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The Walt Disney Company

Broadcast Technology and Operations Intern Review

at The Walt Disney Company

Placement (10 Months+)

Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering

Hammersmith

Review Submitted: June 2023

Overall Rating

4.9 /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
4/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Main role is to be engineering support for Disney's MAM system and other affiliated systems. Issues are raised via a ticketing system where they must be logged and tracked. Some problems may involve communicating with a third-party vendor. As you gain more experience you can take on projects which may involve you implementing config changes to the MAM.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, you are treated like an actual employee, rather than a student or an intern, so you get given the same responsibilities as the rest of your team.
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?
- I've developed my understanding of cloud computing and networks, my problem solving, communication, interpersonal, time management, and organisational skills.
- I've been learning SQL and I've gained new knowledge on media redistribution, MAM systems and how a large company operates.
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?
The team are there for you whenever you have a question or need to be walked through a solution. They are very patient and kind so you will always get help when you need it, but you will also get given independence that will allow you to develop your skills.
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?
The company is very welcoming and the general atmosphere was quite relaxed - the office is not a stressful environment so you can settle in easily.
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 had an amazing year - I loved the job and I learnt a lot about myself, gained a lot of confidence, gained/developed lots of useful skills that will help me in my career in the future, and made great friends.
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
4/5

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
Don't worry if you don't have a lot of knowledge on the job - two of the main things Disney looks for is that you are keen to learn and are genuinely interested in the job you're applying for.
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