Disney Music Group - Production & Asset Management Internship - Fall 2021
The Walt Disney Company’s Disney’s Media & Entertainment Distribution (DMED) is a global business segment for The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) with the mission of providing consumers around the world access to the content they want most, on the latest platforms, at a time of rapidly-evolving consumer habits. Combining the Company’s direct-to-consumer streaming services – ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu -- and third party distribution parties, alongside Disney’s international media businesses, DMED aligns cutting-edge technology with world-class content and beloved brands to expand the Company’s global footprint and deliver highly-personalized entertainment experiences to diverse consumers around the world.
A Day in the Life…
Disney Music Group production is responsible for design, preparation, collection, distribution, and archival of audio, video and graphic assets for the group. This fast-paced department seeks an intern to support the department while learning product development and production of music product.
Responsibilities:
You will…
- Coordinate department needs/workflows for Walt Disney Records music product packaging creation, including routing, approvals and entry level graphic design, working with director of Product Development and the Creative team
- Coordinate asset collection, storage and distribution of audio and audio-visual assets
- Conduct research and participate in catalog release planning, brainstorming and product development as appropriate
- Assist with asset preservation and restoration as needed
- Liaise with other departments to fulfill requests for assets
- Assist in development and implementation of improved policies and procedures
- Perform general asset database entries
- Perform general procurement and administrative tasks
Basic Qualifications:
What we’re looking for…
- Strong organizational skills and superior attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize project workflow in a fast paced environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to take direction well with a strong desire to learn
- Interest in music, art, and trends with a willingness to bring fresh, innovative ideas
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous work/internship experience in a production environment with an interest in supply chain management
- Interest in asset management, the archival, curation and distribution of music.
- Experience with research methods
Required Education
- Currently enrolled as a junior or higher or must have graduated within the past 18 months from an accredited college/university, earning a degree
Additional Information:
- At the time of application, 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 18 months OR currently participating in a 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, concurrent to this internship
- Must possess unrestricted work authorization
Work Environment
- This internship is a remote internship. The internship requires a working, reliable internet connection as well as a quiet, dedicated work space.
- The approximate dates of this internship are August/September 2021 through January 2022
- Candidate must be available to work full time hours on Pacific Standard Time for the duration of the internship