Walt Disney
Location
Burbank, CA | United States
Job description
Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. Working across a spectrum of teams that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, we blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe!
We are looking for a Show Writing & Story Development Intern who is interested in working within the department responsible for composing story experiences on the attraction, land, resort level, by establishing themes, generating high concepts and putting together written outlines, treatments, scripts in collaboration with project teams, with the ultimate objective to solve business problems and entertain and encourage/inspire the Disney guest. We are looking for someone that will brainstorm within show teams and support the senior story development team to help flesh out the story of a ride, environmental and/or media based attraction, restaurant, shop, or other facility.
As an intern on the team, you will have the opportunity to…
Generate story ideas developing them through research, outline, treatment, final script and SIGs under the supervision of a senior member of the team.
Assist projects through research; coordinating brainstorming sessions; putting together mood/idea boards; capturing and distributing meeting notes.
Brainstorm within show teams, generate notes from writers room sessions to support the team's interactive process.
The Show Writing Intern may also help develop nomenclature and sign copy for supporting show and operational graphics, operational spiels, safety and show dialogue, and may include language translation.
Proofreading documents including detecting and correcting grammatical, typographical and nomenclature errors.
Assists with research or performs research for senior story development partners.
Support company-wide internal and external communications.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the capability to work in a collaborative team environment
Ability to prioritize and to balance multiple projects at once.
Ability to work under tight deadlines, while maintaining individual creative integrity; communicating effectively at all levels in all areas!
Complete proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Final Draft and Keynote.
Ability to research visual and written archival resources.
Valid Driver’s License Required.
Experience as a staff writer and/or writer’s assistant in the entertainment industry
Disney Theme Park experience
Working knowledge of audio/video production
Language proficiency in a language in addition to English (such as written and colloquial Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, French, Cantonese and/or Spanish)
Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher, or graduated within 6 months of the start date of this internship, in an accredited college/university, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Creative Writing, Playwriting, Screen Writing, Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
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
Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.
Possess unrestricted work authorization
Have reliable transportation to/from work
This internship may be located in Orlando, FL or Glendale, CA
The approximate dates of this internship are May/June 2024 through January 2025
Candidates selected for an internship based in Glendale, CA must provide their own housing for the duration of the internship
We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information click here
A writing sample is required for this position. For full consideration, please include a link to your writing sample on your résumé. Applicants without a writing sample link on their résumé, will not be considered a completed application packet and may not be fully considered for the position. Samples must be previously published or created for coursework; no theme park idea submittals will be accepted. Sample writing assignment will be given as part of interview process.
The pay rate for this role in California is $26.50 per hour for undergraduate level students and $27.50 for graduate level students. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit:Job tags
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