Monday, February 11, 2008

Disney World Internship

From: Suarez, Zoraya <Zoraya.Suarez@ disney.com>
Date: Feb 8, 2008 5:35 PM
Subject: Disney Internship

Hey You Guys,

Greetings from the "Happiest Place on Earth" during this "Year of a Million Dreams!" Yes, I am talking about Walt Disney World. I just had too spread some pixie dust down to Miami!

I wanted to send this your way in case you know of any exceptional college kids that would like a six-month, paid internship for Summer 2008 (June � December) at Walt Disney World. If not, could you also post it to the job bank too?

From writing and special event support to photo/video shoots and research, the Media Relations Professional Internship gives students an in-depth and hands-on opportunity to develop important skills for the future in a fast-paced environment that is uniquely Disney.

Walt Disney World Media Relations Professional Internship

Job Description

Gain real-world experience during a six-month, paid internship with the Walt Disney World Media Relations team. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Media relations, including updating media lists; writing press releases, media alerts and other media materials; assisting with the production of video news releases; hosting media in Walt Disney World parks and resorts; and proactively generating publicity opportunities to highlight key company initiatives
  • Special event support, such as assisting with the creation of invitation lists; making follow-up calls; assisting with the development of collateral materials; assisting with logistics; and managing photo/video shoots
  • Assisting with Walt Disney World's e-newsletter, MouseMail
  • Research projects, such as media analysis and issue-related research
  • Some administrative work

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: (These are the minimum qualifications you need to be considered for the job.)
*Current College Junior or Senior
*Currently earning a college/university degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Communications or related major
*Demonstrated strong writing experience
*Proven ability to do research and write reports

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
*Disney College Program Alumni
*Previous internship experience in one or more of the following areas: public affairs; a print, television or online newsroom; public relations; government relations
*Bi-lingual capabilities

Students can apply by MARCH 7 online at: www.DisneyInterns. com. Click on "APPLY ONLINE," type in key word "Media Relations internship."

Thanks for your help! See you soon. Have a magical weekend!!!

Zoraya

Visit our website @
http://wdwpublicaff airs.com


Zoraya Suarez
Zoraya.Suarez@ disney.com

Manager of Media Relations
Walt Disney World
1375 Buena Vista Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Office: 407-828-3814, Fax: 407-828-2251