applicants
Technology & IT Internships
at The Walt Disney Company (EMEA) London in London (Published at 12-10-2023)
Ready to make magic? We’re hiring for our undergraduate placement schemes.
As a Technology and IT intern, you will be fully integrated into the day-to-day activities of our technical teams, monitoring the performance of our technology stack and providing solutions to any issues or queries.
You will be involved in working with business stakeholders and the analysis team to define quality, easy to use, cost effective solutions meeting business requirements. You will also get the opportunity to work with applications using industry leading technologies, system architecture and design, development, customization, and testing. This internship will strengthen your IT skills and knowledge of how they are applied to a global business.
Working in this remit will provide a fantastic springboard for your future career.
Please note, as you progress through the recruitment journey, further details will be sent for the specific Internship you will be considered for in the Technology and IT area.
This role will require you to be onsite 4 days a week.
The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. We are committed to building a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
Eligibility
Must be a second year undergraduate student on an industrial placement year course returning to study in Autumn 2025
Must have the right to work in the UK already in place
Available to start working full time in the summer of 2024
Interested in the area you are applying for; whether this is through your studies, experiences, extracurricular activities or a general interest
About you
Strong interest in either of the following areas: IT, computer science, software engineering, development ops, computer system or business
Attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure
Ability to communicate with people at all levels in a professional and mature manner
Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and undertake various administrative duties
Strong MS Office skills
In order to be successful we will be looking for potential in the following areas:
Builds Relationship & Communicates Effectively
Drives Results
Thinks Strategically
Inspires Creativity & Innovation
Exhibits Professional Excellence
Why should you join us?
Develop your workplace skills and experience to help build the foundations of your future career
Constructive on-the-job training as well as companywide learning and development initiatives
Learn how decisions and actions are made within a global business environment
Take on real responsibility and become an essential part of an encouraging team
Have the support and network of a large community of interns
Access to join and support our Employee Resource Groups ranging from WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, our disability & neurodiversity focused group - ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group – TRUST
Annual salary of £23,500 with 25 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays)
Discounts & Perks: You are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort food & beverage and ticketing
Access to free support services including Unmind, the mental wellbeing app
Opportunity to select eye care and flu vouchers
Interested?
Before applying we would strongly encourage you to read our hints and tips here: https://disneycasting.net/kenexa/profintern/Candidate_Hints_and_Tips.pdf so you can set yourself up for success and learn more about the recruitment process.
You will need to apply with your CV and cover letter via the link on this page. Please note, applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
For your cover letter we will be looking for approximately 400 words and looking to understand the following areas:
1. Why have you chosen Disney? 2. Why have you chosen this internship? 3. Why should Disney consider you for this internship?
Please only apply for ONE internship opportunity. If you make multiple applications, you will be considered for the first internship that you apply for.
The application deadline is Sunday 19th November however, if we receive a high volume of applications we may close the role before this date, therefore we strongly advise you to apply early.
Once we have received your application we will be in contact within 14 days to let you know more about the blended online assessment.
Good luck!
