Creative Entertainment - Talent Casting Internship - Fall 2018

Creative Entertainment - Talent Casting Internship - Fall 2018
“We make magic.” That’s our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you’ll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen!
We Are…
The Talent Casting, Booking and Contract Administration Department, are an integral part of the organization. We are responsible for auditioning identifying and hiring/contracting all performers (Character performers, singers, dancers, actors, musicians, bands, DJ’s and variety acts) for live shows including parades, stage shows and special events at Walt Disney World, Tokyo Disneyland and onboard the four Disney Cruise Line ships. Our team also partners closely with Disney Casting teams worldwide including Hong Kong Disneyland, Shanghai Disneyland Resort and Disneyland Paris.
ResponsibilitiesMake an impact by…

• Supporting the bi-coastal Domestic Casting team in planning and executing auditions for shows and events
• Assisting Casting Marketing in developing effective strategies to target certain populations
• Partnering with cross-functional teams including Operations, Production and Creative, and Talent
• Participating in various auditions (Character performer, Dancer, Singer, Actor) as assigned and recommending adjustments to the audition process and the candidate experience
• Researching new potential markets for ‘hard to fill’ roles (Face Characters, Tumblers/Gymnasts)
• Collaborating with Theatrical Agents in New York, Los Angeles and London to support the Disney Cruise Line Broadway Guest Artist Program and other Agent auditions
• Evaluating online submissions and making recommendations to Casting Directors regarding whom to call back

Basic QualificationsWhat you bring to this role…

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and confidential information
• Experience in Entertainment industry (Vocal/Dance/Musical Theater)
• Strong oral/written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to learn new software applications
• Strategic thinker with creative problem solving skills

Basic Qualifications:

• Junior, senior, recent graduate or graduate student earning a degree in Musical Theater or related Arts/Entertainment field
• GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Ability to be flexible with work schedule, including days, nights, and holidays

Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of working in a unionized environment (Actors’ Equity Association, American Federation of Musicians)

Company Overview Required Materials:

• Résumé (Outlining all of your required qualifications)

To upload this document:

• Log into your dashboard at www.DisneyInterns.com
• Click the link labeled “Edit Profile Info”
• Click on the “Attachments” Tab
• Be sure your document is in the required title format: FirstNameLastNameType (i.e. MickeyMouseTranscript)

Select document type
If you experience any difficulty with uploading documents, please e-mail WDPR.Professional.Interns@disney.com

Internship Eligibility:

• Must be enrolled in a college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR have graduated from college within the past six months OR be currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship
• Not have already completed two consecutive (spring/fall) College or Professional Internship Programs
• Must possess unrestricted work authorization
• Must provide full work availability
• Must provide own transportation to/from work
• Current Active Disney cast members must meet Professional Internship transfer guidelines (for Walt Disney World cast members this is no more than four points and one reprimand in the last six months; for Disneyland cast members this is six months of consecutive service and a performance record clear of any disciplinary issues (warnings, suspensions, etc.) for at least six months)

Program Length: The approximate dates of this internship are January 2017 through June 2017. Interns must be fully available for the duration of the internship.
Housing: A limited amount of company-sponsored housing is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Recommendation – Print This Role Description: Strong candidates may be invited to complete a phone interview. We strongly encourage applicants to print a copy of this role description so they can refer to it in the event they are selected for a phone interview. Note that this role description will not be accessible once the posting is closed.
Additional InformationInternship Eligibility:

• Must be enrolled in a college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within 6 months of the start date of the internship for which you are applying for OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship
• Not have already completed two consecutive (spring/fall) College or Professional Internship Programs
• Must possess unrestricted work authorization
• Must provide full work availability
• Must provide own transportation to/from work
• Current Active Disney cast members must meet Professional Internship transfer guidelines (for Walt Disney World cast members this is no more than four points and one reprimand in the last six months; for Disneyland cast members this is six months of consecutive service and a performance record clear of any disciplinary issues (warnings, suspensions, etc.) for at least six months)

Program Length: The approximate dates of this internship are June 2018 through January 2019. Interns must be fully available for the duration of the internship.
Housing: This internship is located in Kissimmee, FL.
A limited amount of company-sponsored housing is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Recommendation – Print This Role Description: Strong candidates may be invited to complete a phone interview. We strongly encourage applicants to print a copy of this role description so they can refer to it in the event they are selected for a phone interview. Note that this role description will not be accessible once the posting is closed.