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The Walt Disney Company

EMEA Softline's Marketing Intern Review

at The Walt Disney Company

Placement (10 Months+)

Marketing

Hammersmith

Review Submitted: June 2021

Overall Rating

5 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
5/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Supporting the Top 4 retail partnerships across Softlines marketing. This includes liaising with the brand marketing teams to deliver marketing materials for upcoming campaigns and secure future campaigns. The role involves delivering pitch decks, campaign ideation and marketing materials, as well as briefing internal and external agencies to support.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, as an intern you have huge responsbility at Disney. Towards the end of my placement I was leading on campaigns and taking on high priority projects. Your skills develop so much over your time at Disney so you feel comfortable to take on more responsibility as you progress.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
My presentation skills have significantly improved. I completed presentation both internally and externally most weeks, this allowed me to develop my style of presenting. My confidence has also increased, both professionally and personally. In addition my communication has improved, not only in meetings but also across email.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I received so much support from the wider team, I never felt alone even though I was working from home. My manager was always able to help me and there are resources you can use to.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
I worked from home this year because of Covid 19, therefore I was unable to experience was the culture was like in the office. However, over zoom the team is so welcoming and fun to be around. They really welcome the interns and value their opinions.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I learnt so much over the 9 months at Disney, all the knowledge I have learnt I can apply to my final year at University but also jobs in the future. I have loved working here and made so many new friends too. It has been the most valuable experience which I have enjoyed doing.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at The Walt Disney Company
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend The Walt Disney Company to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to The Walt Disney Company
You will develop so much over your time at Disney, not only professionally but also on a more personal level. Although the work can be hard and intense at times, it is always worth it. My advice would be to make the most out of your year at Disney and get involved with as many projects as possible.
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