Public Relations Interns

Job Title

Disney Signature Experiences Public Relations Internship, Spring 2024

Job Location

Celebration, Florida, United States

Job Overview

Join the Public Relations team at Disney Signature Experiences and be a part of an innovative culture. Help drive traditional and social media coverage to increase awareness for Disney Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney, National Geographic Expeditions, Disney Vacation Club, Aulani - a Disney Resort & Spa, Storyliving by Disney, and Golden Oak.

Compensation

N/A

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of exciting projects including new itineraries for Adventures by Disney and National Geographic Expeditions, launching new resorts for Disney Vacation Club, and exploring new horizons with Storyliving by Disney.
• Respond to media inquiries and assist with media relationship management.
• Maintain media contact and project databases.
• Create and maintain coverage and project reports.
• Maintain news media website and press materials archive.
• Manage news photography library.
• Develop press event materials such as media invitations, itineraries, and collateral.
• Develop story angles and media pitches.
• Draft various types of editorial content including news releases, fact sheets, and other media materials.
• Create written and visual content for the Disney Parks Blog.
• Produce photos for editorial and social use and develop news-style photo captions.
• Ideate and produce video content for broadcast and online channels.
• Assist with planning and executing media FAMs and press events.
• Coordinate media visits.
• Oversee development of media amenities and department assets.
• Provide general administrative support such as correspondence and phone coverage.
• Assist with special projects as needed.

Requirements

• Proficiency with Associated Press writing style.
• Previous roles in Journalism, Public Relations, Media Relations, or similar experience in writing/reporting and project management.
• Proven research skills and an understanding of how the news media works.
• Ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to clearly and succinctly communicate ideas, both verbally and visually.
• Proven self-starter with demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently.
• Strong partnering and relationship skills to excel within a team environment.
• Ability to work in an environment that promotes and celebrates diversity and inclusion.
• Motivated, positive attitude, and a passion for communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite products.
• Verbal and written proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese preferred.
• Video production experience preferred.
• Visual storyteller with an understanding of graphic design preferred.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency in a Mac environment preferred.
• Previous experience as a Disney Cast Member preferred.
• Currently enrolled as a junior or higher, or graduated within six months of application submission, in an accredited college/university earning a degree in Journalism, Media Relations, Public Relations, Mass Communication, or related field.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• A portfolio of previous work is recommended for this position. Please include a link to your portfolio on your resume.
• A writing sample is required for this position. For full consideration, please include a link to your writing sample on your resume or attach it to your cover letter. Applicants without a writing sample will not be considered a completed application packet and may not be fully considered for the position.

We're excited for you to apply!