Broadcast Operations Placement

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Broadcast Operations Internship

How great would it be to get your foot in the door with a global brand like Disney?

Every year we offer 12 month internships to the brightest individuals who can really add something to this magical business. The programme offers the opportunity to gain first hand work experience within your chosen degree discipline.

The team

The Production team for Disney Channels produces content for the UK portfolio of channels;

• Disney Channel
• Disney XD
• Playhouse Disney /Disney Junior

The team produce promos and interstitial content internally, and commission third parties to produce promotional and graphics content for our channels. We are offering a chance to work alongside the Broadcast team in a pressured but exciting environment. We offer the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of Broadcast Operations.

Your role

You’ll be delivering technical, administrative and organisational support to the LOC Technology and Operations team. You'll Assist the technology and broadcast managers with documentation and manage a methodical system for handling deliverables and assets.

You'll also track and analyse transmission issues so they can be resolved quickly and assist with the daily operation of Disney’s media asset management and workflow system. Helping maintain the LOC Technology and Operations specification and workflow documents as directed and provide technical advice to team as required.

About you

• MUST be an undergraduate returning to full time education in September 2016
• MUST have the right to work in the UK
• Be studying towards a related degree e.g. Broadcast/Media Technology
• Must have a high level of computer literacy
• Experience with Final Cut Pro/Adobe Premiere would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of file based workflows and standard broadcast file types.
• Good at prioritising and a natural ability to tackle various admin duties

What we offer

• The opportunity to develop your skills and experience and help build the foundations of your future career
• The chance to work in a fantastic team environment with access to various Learning and Development courses
• Annual salary of £16k, including 25 days paid holiday plus fabulous discounts for a range of affiliated Disney Products and Destinations.
• Season ticket loan
• A great community for interns - interaction with other interns to arrange housing and attend social events.
• Fantastic opportunities to work on charity projects - to take part in our Disney VoluntEar scheme; volunteering in a range of charitable activities, within the community and supporting our main charity, Great Ormond Street.
• Companywide learning opportunities - eg. Networking breakfasts, ‘Networking with’ sessions, VP meets and greets.
• Family and Friends Screenings – opportunities to see latest Disney films.

We will give you the opportunity to gain experience working for the world’s most leading entertainment company! There is no better place to show what you’re made of – apply now!

What next?

Please click through to the following link to attach an up to date CV and covering letter; Please ensure you include the following in your covering letter:

1. Why have you chosen Disney as the organisation to complete your internship?
2. Why have you chosen this preferred placement area (i.e. Broadcast etc)?
3. Why should Disney choose you to join them for the next 12 months?

Remember to check through your CV and covering letter thoroughly before sending. We can only accept complete applications and first impressions definitely count!

How to apply

For more information and to apply, please click the apply button below.

Please note, due to the volume of applicants, we will not consider applicants who are not returning to full time education in September 2016.

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