Walt Disney Internship – Licensing & Franchise Management Intern In Cambridge

About the job

At Disney, we‘re storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world.

At Disney ABC Television Group, you’ll help us tell stories that touch millions of people around the globe and new ways for us to connect with the world. Now is your opportunity to unleash your skills.

Our team extends the reach for ABC and ABC Signature shows through merchandising working with category leaders to develop compelling product assortments, secure retail placements, translating television property into a consumer products brand driving brand awareness and incremental revenue.

Responsibilities :

The Licensing and Franchise Management for ABC TV network intern will support:

• Identify White Space opportunity for all IP’s within ABC shows especially for Grey’s Anatomy and Golden Girls through analysis of revenue opportunities, seeking collaboration partners and market research/competitive analysis
• Help assist with routing marketing and promotional collateral for approval
• Prepare, update and help build pitch decks and materials for ABC internal partners, as well as cross-divisional partners for Licensing rights
• Assist with managing day-to-day relationship with licensees, providing information, asset distribution, and resolving issues
• Lead product development across multiple categories, ensuring product reflects brand expectations, quality, and Disney ILS and product integrity standards
• Procure approvals from Legal, Business Affairs, Labor, Marketing, and Studio/Network for various projects and materials as needed
• Support the team for licensing and marketing initiatives in support of Franchise priorities
• Regularly maintain product decks and spreadsheets
• Streamline process documentation
• Manage and organize samples

Basic Qualifications :

What you bring to the role:

• High attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Strong relationship and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to pivot to changing needs in a fast-paced environment with quick turnarounds and deadlines
• Self-starter, driven to exceed expectations set by others
• Organized and detail-oriented with strong relationship building and time management skills
• Mac and MS Office Suite (including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Keynote) proficient
• Enthusiastic, proactive, eager to learn and willing to take on new challenges
• Ability to take direction from multiple stakeholders, balance numerous projects simultaneously, prioritize deadlines and effectively work in a fast-paced environment
• An appreciation for the Disney brand!
• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree or graduated from 4 year university

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiar with ABC and ABC Signature TV shows and/or strong interest in Television and the Entertainment Industry
• Previous experience in a related field
• Working knowledge of the television and entertainment industry

Required Education :

• Enrolled as a junior, senior or graduate student in an accredited college/university in the semester prior to the internship or graduated within the past 6 months
• Previous experience (academic or internship) in marketing, communications, television and/or business

Additional Information :

Internship Eligibility:

• 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.
• All candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Work Environment:

• All candidates must be available from May/June 2022 through early January 2023
• This internship is both a remote and in-person internship.
• The internships requires a working, reliable internet connection, as well as a quiet, dedicated work space.
• All candidates must be able to work in the Burbank office and provide their own housing and transportation for the duration of the internship.
• All candidates must be willing to work 40 hours/week.
• All candidates must be open to working West Coast hours.
• All students must provide a consistent, reliable work schedule during the session.

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