TV Programming Placement - Disney Channel

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TV Programming Internship - Disney Channel

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.

The team

The Disney Channel multiplex in the UK is a portfolio of three kid-driven, family-inclusive entertainment channels: the award-winning Disney Channel; boy-focused, girl-inclusive Disney XD and Disney Junior, which targets preschool children aged 2–7 and their families.

Available roles

Presentation Scheduling
The Presentation team is responsible for creating the detailed schedule that collates all programming, promotions and commercial messages. The team are responsible for editorial decision making and creative scheduling. They send daily channel schedules to transmission, ensuring all content is present and correct, and most importantly, placing all promotional elements available strategically, in line with the most appropriate audience so viewers can enjoy watching Disney Channel at home.

Media Planning
The Media Planning team is responsible for coming up with all on air promotional plans and strategy for new Disney Channel programmes and marketing initiatives. This involves contributing to campaign creative, appraising the priority and available airtime in line with other campaigns, and ensuring all deliveries from production are on time and in line with promotional requirements.

On-Air Production
The On-Air Production team assist with the creation of both original and re-versioning creative campaigns – promos, trailers, and continuity elements. They produce original, creative, and innovative and eye catching promo campaigns as well as on-air promotional material within allocated budgets and timescales. You will be a key member of the team, assisting the planning and implementation of on air creative, specifically suited to the Disney audience.

(Please note: you will be considered for all three opportunities, provided you meet the skills and internship requirements)

About you

• MUST be an undergraduate returning to full time education in September 2016
• MUST have the right to work in the UK
• Applicants will have a studied or be studying a relevant degree discipline in Production, Marketing or Business studies with a media focus and demonstrate a passion for and knowledge of television, ideally specifically focussed on kid’s trends.
• Be highly organised with strong attention to detail
• A passion problem solving and finding solutions
• Be passionate about working behind the scenes in an admin heavy role

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
• 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 - e.g. Networking breakfasts, ‘Networking with’ sessions, VP meets and greets.
• Family and Friends Screenings – opportunities to see latest Disney films.
• Competitive remuneration, 25 days holiday, + 8 Bank Holidays and Season ticket loan including fabulous discounts for a range of affiliated Disney products and destinations

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. Presentation scheduling, Planning or On-Air Production)?
3. Why should Disney choose you to join them for the next 12 months?

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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