Walt Disney
Location
Burbank, CA | United States
Job description
About the Role & Program
This is an exciting time in the film and television industry for advancements in sustainable production. Walt Disney Entertainment is committed to taking meaningful and measurable action to support a healthier planet for future generations, while producing entertainment of the highest quality.
The Walt Disney Studios Sustainable Production Team oversees environmental impact reduction across the full banner of respected film studios, including Disney, Lucasfilm, Marvel Studios, Searchlight Pictures, and 20th Century. We take pride in finding solutions via a combination of ingenuity, resourcefulness, collaboration, and best practices.
The intern will have the opportunity to learn through supporting the team in daily operations, by researching and documenting new resources, initiatives, and solutions, and by contributing to meaningful projects. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Production Environmental Sustainability, the intern will have the opportunity to observe and participate in a creative, hands-on, fast-paced operation. The Production Sustainability Intern should have a passion for entertainment and media, environmental sustainability, and acumen for data management technology, and a strong desire to learn.
What You Will Do
Assist with tracking of program progress - benchmark, and follow-up where needed to ensure productions are meeting Disney sustainability goals and targets
Identify and document sustainable production “wins”
Assist with updating program materials to reflect new opportunities and progress in environmental practices and evolving areas of impact
Research and catalog new technologies and vendors for productions globally
Collaborate with production to promote, test, and integrate new clean technologies that reduce carbon emissions
Required Qualifications & Skills
Problem solver, able to seek innovative solutions
Dedicated team player who is also confident working independently
Motivated self-starter
Studying environmental studies/science or a proven curiosity about sustainability
Basic interest or knowledge of TV or Film Production.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Excel & PowerPoint.
Preferred Qualifications
Design programs such as CANVA
Education
Currently pursing bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies or equivalent experience in OR volunteer experience.
Eligibility Requirements & Program Information
Must be enrolled in an accredited 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 6 months at time of application posting 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
Position is located in Burbank, CA
Additional Information
The approximate dates of this internship are May 2024 through August 2024
Must be able to work 40 hrs per week, Monday through Friday, 9am - 6pm PST onsite
Must have reliable transportation to/from work
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