Walt Disney
Location
Burbank, CA | United States
Job description
About the Role & Program
Do you want to help redefine the future of media and entertainment by assisting in delivering compelling creative storytelling, ground-breaking technology, and high-impact marketing? Join us for the opportunity to join The Disney Branded Television Casting team as an intern. We're looking for someone who is self-motivated, curious, embraces innovation, and has a strong desire to learn, grow, and help drive diversity, equity, and inclusion priorities around market, culture, and people. If you are passionate about television, live-action and animation, and interested in pursuing a career in casting, then this is a great role for you!
If selected for this role, you will report directly to Director, Casting.
Our values include:
Creating a supportive team environment where each member feels comfortable sharing opinions and thoughts.
Finding new ways to approach challenging situations and problem solving.
Championing each other to do better and think outside the box.
What You Will Do
You will help support the Casting team in both Live-Action and TV Animation projects. You will familiarize yourself with our shows, research actors, update reports, compile memos, and support various talent initiatives and outreach. In addition, you will also handle some basic administrative duties of light desk and phone coverage. You will be encouraged to join meetings and share talent ideas.
You will also assist with the day-to-day responsibilities of the Casting department:
Become a member of a smart, fun, and collaborative team.
Assist the department in identifying and casting emerging talent.
Help find new and creative ways to work together with an eye toward quality and efficiency.
Your role may include:
Liaising with talent representatives regarding actor availability and material for casting consideration.
Supporting department team members in desk and phone coverage.
Assisting in compiling grids/charts, documents, memos and scheduling.
Research actors and brands/current trends.
Handle confidential and other sensitive information.
Providing support with basic editing for demo reels and other items.
Supporting current Assistants and Coordinator with light desk and phone coverage.
Supporting various talent initiatives and outreach such as Actor Workshops, and local shows/events.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
A high attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
A background working with both Mac and PC operating systems
A strong curiosity in Television and the Entertainment Industry
Strong organizational skills and ability to pay close attention to detail while balancing multiple projects at once
Exceptional verbal, written (spelling, punctuation, grammar) and interpersonal communication skills– collaboration skills are important
Ability to handle confidential information
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience in entertainment and casting
Familiarity with online short-form media and like genres
Experience using iMovie/iDVD/Final Cut Pro/Adobe Premiere
Experience with FileMaker Pro and QwireCast
Eligibility Requirements & Program Information
Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:
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 Internship
Be at least 18 years of age
Possess unrestricted work authorization
Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney Internship or Disney College Program
Additional Information
Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
The approximate dates of this internship are June 2024 through August 2024
Fully available from Monday through Friday, 9am to 6pm PT for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week
Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Burbank, California area
Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
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