WDW Parks & Resorts Revenue Planning & Optimization Intern, Summer/Fall 2023

Be part of an innovative team and culture…

The Disney Parks, Experiences and Products (DPEP) Segment has served as the backbone of growth for the Walt Disney Company, outperforming both revenue and operating income growth projections, through the introduction of new experiences and technological advancements. In addition, multiple projects are currently underway at the Walt Disney World Resort, including our Star Wars 2-night immersive experience, upcoming attraction launches, and the Disney Genie+ service.

A day in the life…

The Walt Disney World Parks & Resorts Revenue Planning & Optimization Team is responsible for financial and operational analysis supporting the strategic revenue objectives of Walt Disney Parks & Resorts (WDP&R). Candidates should have a natural curiosity to understand the "why" behind business performance, take a proactive role in problem-solving, be results oriented, be able to prioritize and be a team player in a collaborative environment. As an intern, you will be part of a team that will help bring remarkable experiences, unparalleled services, and innovative products to life!

• Interpret data and visualize results via reports and dashboards.

• Coordinate with partner teams to build clear insights that address business questions.

• Translate business questions/problems into actionable plans for analysis.

• Accurately articulate value propositions around solutions.

• Build strong presentations that show context to the analysis and link to actionable recommendations.

• Reporting: Utilize standardized reports/dashboards which are monitored and enhanced based on business needs.

• Helping to extract, analyze, and visualize data sets.

What we are looking for…

Basic Qualifications:

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel.

• Experience collecting and analyzing data and reporting on the results using Excel or a statistical software package.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Strong oral/written communication and interpersonal skills.

• Creative problem solving and analytical skills.

• Strong sense of responsibility, independence, ownership, and pride in delivering quality results, and understanding the business impacts.

• Interest in pursuing an analytical career path.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience with SQL, Tableau, Business Objects or Power BI

Required Education:

• Current junior, senior or a recent graduate (within 6 months of your graduation date) pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Marketing or other related quantitative fields.

Additional Information:

• Must 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 OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program. 

• Must possess unrestricted work authorization.

• Must be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines.

• Must be able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the session.

• Must have reliable transportation to/from work.

• Program Length: The approximate dates of this internship are June 2023 - January 2024.

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

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