About the Role & ProgramFrom toys to apparel, books to games, and much more, Disney Consumer Products (DCP) brings our company’s products, through stories and characters, to markets worldwide. With a portfolio of renowned franchises including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, 20CS and National Geographic, our efforts to deliver innovative and experiential products, designed to entertain and inspire! If selected for this role, you will report to the Manager of North America Brand Communications (Softlines).What You Will DoAs the Softlines Licensing Intern, you will support the day-to-day management of Disney brands, consumer products strategies, and critical initiatives! The approximate dates of this internship are January 2025 through June 2025.Are you an individual who can take ownership of projects and lead initiatives with high attention to detail?Responsibilities include:
Assist the licensing team in researching and responding to licensee questions and/or requests
May serve as the liaison for marketing approvals, routing to reviewers, consolidating feedback and partnering with licensees to implement changes
Assist with PR/Social Media requests, aligning to the marketing calendar, movie releases/tentpoles and anniversaries
Attend meetings and distribute notes to meeting attendees, handle follow-ups as needed
Maintain and update sell-in documents in partnership with licensees
Maintain and distribute licensee lists as needed
Perform store checks and collect information for business analysis including, trend research and product placement
Take the lead on a team project and perform day-to-day needs as assigned
Mange product samples and organization of sample storage
Solicit and provide monthly selling highlights across assigned categories
Stay up-to-date on marketing, product innovation and relevant cultural trends - bring fresh ideas to the table
Required Qualifications & Skills
A collaborative individual with strong interpersonal skills
Self-starter who thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
Highly organized, detail oriented, strong follow-through
Able to prioritize multiple tasks and assignments
Creative-minded and strong problem solving ability
Proven written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point and/or Keynote
Education
Be enrolled in a college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR have graduated from a college/university within the past six (6) months OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship
Currently enrolled as a Senior or recently graduated in the past six months, pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications or other related field
Required Materials
A cover letter is required for this position . Applicants without a cover letter will not be considered for the position
Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements
Be at least 18 years of age
Possess unrestricted work authorization
Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program
Additional Information
The approximate dates of this internship are January 2025 through June 2025
Ability to work full time hours (approximately 40 hours per week) Monday - Friday, for the duration of the internship with possible evenings and weekends if necessary
This internship is a hybrid position and requires a working, reliable internet connection as well as a quiet, dedicated workspace
Must have a valid US driver's license and own reliable transportation to/from work
This internship is located in Glendale, CA; candidates should be receptive to providing their own transportation and housing for the duration of the internship
Recommendation – Print 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. Note that this role description will not be accessible once the posting is closed..The pay rate for this role in California is $22.00 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.Location: Glendale,CaliforniaJob Posting Company: Disney ExperiencesThe 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.
