WDI Show Awareness Intern, Summer 2025

Be a part of an innovative team and culture… 

Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. Working across a spectrum of disciplines that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, Imagineers blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe. 

The approximate date of this internship is  May 2025 to August 2025 and will be located in Orlando, FL. 

What You Will Do  

We are looking for a Show Awareness Intern who will work on the WDI Show Quality Standards Show Awareness team, responsible for curating, producing and administering a standardized curriculum of educational materials and classes developed to communicate the original design intent, themes, and stories of venues created by Walt Disney Imagineering. The intern will also be involved in the documentation of show information and maintaining consistency in how the Imagineering story, as well as the stories Imagineering creates, is told both to our operating partners and to outside audiences. As an intern on the team, you will have the opportunity to… 

• Curate and maintain show documentation in the Global Show Awareness Resource Library
• Support the production, completion, and distribution of show documentation, which could include digital photography, digital video filming/editing/post-production, or other documentation as needed 
• Maintain documentation in the Global Show Awareness Resource Library and the setup of all Show Awareness training programs 
• Assist with maintaining a global archive of thematic and story research materials to provide long term assets that improves the ability to sustain and advance the stories crafted by Imagineering 

Required Qualifications & Skills  

• Proficiency with Macintosh computer operating systems, Apple devices (e.g. iPod, iPad, etc.), and systems management 
• Proficiency in building and editing presentations (e.g. Keynote); ability to produce presentations that are enlightening and visually effective at communicating the curriculum 
• Basic computer skills in word processing, presentation programs, and database management (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel required) 
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite software—specifically Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Illustrator, In Design, and Photoshop—and multiple digital video file formats for documentation and presentation use 
• Highly skilled in video production, which could include digital video filming/editing/post-production, digital photography, audio recording and editing, or other documentation as needed 
• Skilled in operating 4K digital video cameras and how they function (e.g. Sony 4K video camera recorder PXWZ100, Canon C200) 
• Experience in photography and image management, sizing, cleanup, color correction, composition, etc. 
• Ability to interpret documentation and produce content through the lens of story logic, aesthetic proportion in color and line, with a solid artistic sensibility 
• Proficiency in performing and accurately summarizing complex research 
• Ability to work on multiple projects at one time and adapt to changing priorities 
• An awareness of the scope of The Walt Disney Company and Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products; working knowledge of the layouts and locations of Walt Disney World Resort locations (including Parks, Water Parks, Resorts, and Disney Springs.) 
• Valid Driver’s License Required.  

Preferred Qualifications  

•  Proficiency in managing database management systems.
• Video and audio production and post-production experience 
• Photography experience 
• Graphic design education and experience 
• Working experience in the theatrical or other media-related design/production and field installation 
• Presentation design skills and experience 
• Ability to interpret and communicate concepts and ideas from a variety of mediums, with firsthand background in the design and implementation of designs/projects 
• Experience drafting and editing creative and historical writing; proofreading text for accuracy; transcribing audio material 

Education 

Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher attending an accredited college/university, earning a degree in Themed Entertainment, Film, Fine Art, Art History, Humanities, Art, Library or Museum Collections Management, or related

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information  

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:  

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship  
• Be at least 18 years of age  
• Possess unrestricted work authorization  
• Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.  

Additional Information  

• Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work  
• Must be fully available for the duration of the internship 
• We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information