Corporate Communications Intern

Job ID 10115410 Location Istanbul, Turkey Business The Walt Disney Company (EMEA)

Job Summary:

Overall Purpose of the Role 

Summary of the role – overall role contribution to team, department and organisation 

As a Communications Intern in one of Disney’s businesses, the employee will be involved in a wide range of duties which could include supporting the manager in PR & CSR based research, maintaining the PR & internal calendar of events and managing ad-hoc projects throughout the year. This internship will develop your communication, stakeholder management and time management skills. 

Areas of Responsibility 

Key elements and required results of the role 

• Develop your workplace skills and experience to help build the foundations of your future career,
• Constructive on-the-job training as well as companywide learning and development initiatives,
• Learn how decisions and actions are made within a global business environment,
• Take on real responsibility and become an essential part of an encouraging departments,
• Support the manager on organizing internal events,
• Follow up the yearly calendar of events and come up with creative ideas,
• Work closely with PR and event agencies,
• Support social responsibility projects of the company.

Experience and Professional Qualifications Required 

Number of years experience, Qualifications and People Management experience 

• Must be a third/fourth year undergraduate student from a related university department,
• Available to work for at least 3-4 days a week,
• Available to start working full time in the summer of 2024,
• Interested in the area you are applying for; whether this is through your studies, experiences, extracurricular activities or a general interest
• Proficiency in English, both in speaking and writing.

Competencies Required 

• Strong interest in PR and/or communications
• Attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to communicate with people at all levels in a professional and mature manner
• Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and undertake various administrative duties
• Strong MS Office skills
• Builds Relationship & Communicates Effectively
• Drives Results
• Thinks Strategically
• Inspires Creativity & Innovation
• Exhibits Professional Excellence

About The Walt Disney Company (EMEA):

Disney EMEA aims to drive growth, innovation and brand affinity across an extremely diverse collection of countries with a team of over 6,000 employees operating in 59 markets with offices in 29 countries.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with TWDC Turkey, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (EMEA).

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