Softlines Licensing (Home) Intern, Spring 2024

The Walt Disney Company

Sep 30, 2023

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Off-cycle Internship
Business, Operations & Strategy
Los Angeles

Requirements

Detailed and organized able to balance and follow through on multiple projects across a variety of franchises/brands at a time
Willing to take action with the ability to embrace a committed environment
A self-starter that has experience problem solving with creative solutions
A great teammate who is collaborative with strong written and verbal communication
Self-starter who can make things happen in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint and/or Keynote
Required Education:
Undergraduate students in their junior or senior year in (or recently graduated within the past six months) pursuing a bachelor's degree in marketing, business, communications or other related field
Internship Eligibility:
Must be enrolled in a college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within the past six (6) months OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.
Must possess unrestricted work authorization
Must provide full work availability
All candidates must be able to work in the Glendale office and provide their own housing and transportation for the duration of the internship.
Current Active Disney cast members must meet Professional Internship transfer guidelines (for Walt Disney World cast members this is no more than four points and one reprimand in the last six months; for Disneyland cast members this is six months of consecutive service and a performance record clear of any disciplinary issues (warnings, suspensions, etc.) for at least six months)

Responsibilities

Assist the licensee team in researching and responding to licensee questions and requests
Act as a liaison for marketing approvals, including routing to reviewers, consolidating feedback and collaborating with licensees to implement changes
Aid in PR and Social Media requests, ensuring alignment with the marketing calendar, movie releases and anniversaries
Maintain licensee lists and sell-in documents ensuring accurate records and providing updates as required
Collect data for business analysis, including trend research and updates from retail shopping visits
Mange product samples and ensure the organization of sample storage
Gather and provide monthly selling highlights for assigned categories
Stay up-to-date on marketing, product innovation and relevant cultural trends bringing fresh ideas to the team
Lends a hand with other tasks as they come up

The Walt Disney Company

Entertainment & Media

Industry

10,001+

Employees

Mission & Purpose

From classic animated features and exhilarating theme park attractions to cutting edge sports coverage, and the hottest shows on television, The Walt Disney Company has been making magic since 1923, creating unforgettable stories that connect with audiences around the world. And we’re just getting started! The key to our success…. The Cast, Crew, Imagineers and Employees who honor Disney’s rich legacy by stretching the bounds of imagination to create the never-before-seen, bringing unparalleled entertainment experiences to people of all ages. Begin a career that delivers unparalleled creative content and experiences to audiences around the world and just imagine the stories you could be part of… What is #LifeAtDisney like? It’s a series of magical moments with cast members and employees developing and telling our stories in the most innovative ways. Whether it’s a day spent as a Disney VoluntEAR, or celebrating the release of a new interactive experience, retail product or movie, our days are filled with the knowledge that we are creating entertainment experiences the whole family can enjoy. Follow @DisneyCareers on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for a peek behind-the-curtain, and discover how you could connect to a world of stories with Disney!