Job Description

Job Summary:

About the Role & Program

Through innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration, Disney Live Entertainment creates, produces, and delivers remarkable and engaging entertainment experiences. From the intimate to the spectacular, our work can be seen at Disney theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships and other locations the world over! This diverse team – representing a wide variety of disciplines and talents from technical directors, writers and lighting designers to choreographers, cosmetologists, and music producers – brings magical worlds to life through technical expertise, performance excellence, incomparable ingenuity, unparalleled spectacle… and a dash of pixie dust!

What You Will Do

The Show Control Design Team develops the show control and network systems that help to tell the stories of our live show offerings including parades, stage shows and special events on and off Disney property, and on-board Disney Cruise Line.

We are looking for an experienced individual with an innovative mind-set and a passion for Disney quality and Magical creativity. We are seeking a motivated individual who will ensure that the Disney standards are reflected consistently in all design & technical materials.

• Supporting Designers with project development and execution of systems and network architectures for live shows and facility infrastructure crafting cohesive, integrated systems for DLE shows, atmosphere, and park-wide control through the effective execution of the creative process

• Providing technical skill in the development and implementation of concept, design, development, support, and oversight of all networking, automation, motor control, and documentation related to any show system

• Using a variety of programs including TAIT Navigator, Visual Studio, SSH, Beckhoff TC, and other various development and controls software tools, and assisting with design and technical research

• Partnering with cross-functional teams including designers, engineers, safety, production, and facility teams

• Prioritizing, organizing, and problem-solving during installation, focus and cueing through delivery of multiple projects

• Attending and contributing at Disney Live Entertainment seminars and meetings

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Excellent oral/written communication and interpersonal skills

• Knowledge of network technology and equipment

• Ability to learn new software applications as appropriate

• Familiarity with the Entertainment industry and a creative background

• Demonstrated proficiency with general computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel

Education

Junior, senior, or recent graduate pursuing a degree in or equivalent experience in the technical aspects of show control, machine automation, or computer networking, with a focus on live show entertainment

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements

• Be enrolled in an accredited 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 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 Disney College Program

• Follow The Disney Look appearance guidelines

• Available to work full-time hours (approximately 40 hours per week; possible nights and weekends) for the duration of the internship

• Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Orlando Florida area and have reliable transportation to/from work

Additional Information

• The approximate dates of this internship are June 2024 through January 2025

• We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information click here

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