About the Role & ProgramDisney Entertainment (DE) Subscriber Planning is a highly visible team of professionals with backgrounds in consulting, investment banking, private equity, media & entertainment, and technology who serve as in-house advisers to the Direct-to-Consumer’s executive leadership and own the subscriber & engagement growth planning and reporting. The team’s activities and accomplishments have contributed to the rapid growth and success of the Direct-to-Consumer business!We are looking for an intern to support business growth through driving a coordinated understanding of our subscriber profitability and customer lifecycle. They will help identify some of the business’ key issues by providing subscriber transparency and help provide solutions by partnering with cross functional teams to evaluate critical initiatives. This is inclusive of but not limited to: modeling subscriber and engagement growth, developing and tracking KPI’s to drive execution and operational improvement, identifying new business and product opportunities, deep-diving on profitability and pricing strategies, and more!If selected for this role, you will report to the Director, Engagement Finance.What You Will Do
Support the subscriber forecasting process by analyzing and understanding key metrics and indicators, work cross-functionally with key partners outside of finance
Build ad hoc analyses surrounding pricing, product launches, partnerships, and discounted promotions to generate business recommendations
Maintain a strong understanding of global operating performance, major partnerships, various promotions planned, key content releases, product changes, global pricing strategies, issues and challenges facing the businesses, and relevant trends in the streaming business; report findings to key business stakeholders
Develop impactful, compelling presentation materials (decks, notes, write-ups, backup materials, etc.) that optimally communicates subscriber projections, drivers, business performance, and risks & opportunities, and present findings to leadership
Required Qualifications & Skills
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Experience with budget and forecasting analytical
Experience with multitasking in a fast-paced environment
Experience with data analytics and presenting findings
Thrives in fast-paced environments, works well and stays organized under pressure, and strong ability to balance multiple projects at once, pivoting and prioritizing as needed
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience working in the entertainment industry
Education
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 at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
Studying in Economics, Business, Entertainment or related field.
Eligibility Requirements & Program InformationCandidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:
Be at least 18 years of age
Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.
Possess unrestricted work authorization
Additional Information
The approximate dates of this internship are May 2025 through August 2025
Must be able to work 40 hrs per week, Monday through Friday, 9am - 6pm PST onsite
Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Santa Monica, CA area
Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
The pay rate for this role in California is $22 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.Location: Santa Monica,CaliforniaJob Posting Company: Disney EntertainmentThe Walt Disney Company 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.
