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Disney Accelerator Intern, Summer/Fall 2023Be a part of an innovative team and cultureThe Disney Accelerator is designed to accelerate business development opportunities with growth-stage startups from around the world. Six -ten startups will be selected for a four-month program that will immerse them in The Walt Disney Company. The program begins in the summer and concludes with a Demo Day in the fall.The LA-based program is open to growth stage venture-backed tech startups with a vision for making an impact on the future of media and entertainment. The Disney Accelerator provides participating companies with investment capital and access to top Disney business units and their executives in an effort to foster commercial relationships.Since the Disney Accelerator started in 2014, companies from across the US, Europe and Asia have participated in building the future of media and entertainment with technologies, as diverse as robotics, AI, wearables, messaging and AR/VR. They include such companies as Epic Games, Kahoot! And BYJUs.A Day in the Life
Support the Disney Accelerator operation with aspects of operating the program both logistically and functionally (e.g., scheduling, set up, hosting)
Participate in tech community outreach
Assist with key event operations (e.g., Demo Day, open house, speaker events)
Prepare program materials, including a variety of presentation materials for the Innovation team
Assist with evaluation of industry research on technologies and markets with the potential to impact and/or disrupt the future of media and entertainment
Work closely with participating startups across various strategic and tactical areas, as needed (e.g., business planning, market mapping, presentation drafting, financial modeling, market sizing, revenue and user forecasting, product road mapping, user research)
What You Bring to the Role
Self-starter who is comfortable working in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
Superior organizational skills
Demonstrated strong communication and collaboration skills
Proven ability to multi-task in a very flat organization
Comfort mastering new software and skills
Proficiency in Zoom, Microsoft Office (i.e., Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and Keynote
It would be nice if you also had
Passion for startups, venture investing and technology
Examples of presentation materials you have created
Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Premiere, Final Cut Pro, or similar
Ability to develop data analysis/financial models
Required Education
A junior, senior or recent graduate pursuing a bachelor's degree
Pay Rate Information
The pay rate for this internship in California is $21.20 per hour.
Internship Eligibility
The approximate dates of this internship are July through December 2023 (dates may vary slightly)
Must be available to work a mix of full and part time hours. Please note work schedule will vary from week to week.
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 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
This internship is a hybrid position Must be able to provide own housing and reliable transportation for work in the Glendale, CA area. Also requires a working, reliable internet connection as well as a quiet, dedicated workspace.
Location: Glendale,CaliforniaJob Posting Company: The Walt Disney Company (Corporate)The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.
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