Disney Streaming Services D+ Product Intern - CA, Summer 2020

Disney Streaming

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Job Summary:

Be a part of an innovative team and culture…

Disney Streaming Services is a business unit within The Walt Disney Company’s Direct-to-Consumer and International (DTCI) segment that oversees all consumer-facing digital video subscription services across the company. Disney Streaming is responsible for developing and operating The Walt Disney Company’s direct-to-consumer video businesses globally, including the ESPN+ premium sports streaming service, programmed in conjunction with ESPN; Disney SVOD service; and BAMTECH Media, a global leader in direct-to-consumer video streaming products and solutions. Its core mission is to deliver global audiences the freedom to access content on their terms across any connected device, time or location.

The Disney+ Product Management team is responsible for delivering a best-in-class user experience for Disney+. A Product Manager represents the voice of the user, and sits at the intersection of different teams throughout The Walt Disney Company, including engineering, design, data, marketing, legal, and more. Each member of the Disney+ Product team owns a particular area of the Disney+ experience, and as an intern, you will have the same opportunity. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our team as an intern based in San Francisco for Summer 2020, reporting to a Product Manager on the Disney+ Product team.

Responsibilities:

A Day in the Life…

As an intern on the Disney+ Product Management team, you will have the unique opportunity to learn more about the responsibilities of a Product Manager, while being an integral contributor in building the future of Disney+. You will be tasked with owning a project from ideation through implementation, while collaborating with our cross-functional partners in the design, engineering, and platform teams.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Acquire a skillset of product management best practices, from prioritization to roadmap planning to measuring success
  • Identify opportunities to improve Disney+ within a specific product area
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to craft solutions
  • Document technical requirements for design and engineering teams

Basic Qualifications:

What we are looking for...

  • A passion for digital products
  • An interest in pursuing a career in Product Management
  • Basic familiarity with different platforms (web browsers, mobile devices, streaming boxes, video game consoles, etc.)
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • A self-starter mentality with an interest in learning in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

  • An interest in the evolving streaming landscape
  • Basic understanding of software engineering fundamentals
  • Keen instinct for good design and user experience

Required Education

  • Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Graduate Level student or recent graduate (within 6 months of graduating) pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Economics, Finance, Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems or related field.

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.
  • Must possess unrestricted work authorization
  • Must provide full work availability during Program Length (listed below)
  • Must provide own transportation to/from work
  • Current Active Disney cast members must meet Professional Internship transfer guidelines (for Walt Disney World cast members this is no more than four points and one reprimand in the last six months; for Disneyland cast members this is six months of consecutive service and a performance record clear of any disciplinary issues (warnings, suspensions, etc.) for at least six months)

Program Length: The approximate dates of this internship are June 8-August 21st, 2020.

Ability to provide own relocation, housing and transportation. Position is located in San Francisco, CA.

Interns must be fully available for the duration of the internship.

Recommendation – Print or Save This Role Description: Strong candidates may be invited to complete a phone interview. We strongly encourage applicants to print a copy of this role description so they can refer to it in the event they are selected for a phone interview.

About Disney Streaming Services:

Disney Streaming Services is responsible for developing and operating The Walt Disney Company’s direct-to-consumer video businesses globally, including the ESPN+ premium sports streaming service; the upcoming Disney subscription video service; and BAMTECH Media, a global leader in direct-to-consumer video streaming products and solutions. Our core mission is to deliver global audiences the freedom to access content on their terms across any connected device, time or location. We serve consumers by bringing the world’s most beloved characters, timeless stories, legendary athletes, and epic sporting events to global audiences through best-in-class direct-to-consumer video services. We strive daily to imaginatively challenge convention with innovative technology that gives consumers the freedom to access content on their terms across any connected device, time or location.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Disney Streaming Services LLC, which is part of a business segment we call Disney Streaming Services.

Disney Streaming Services LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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