Marketing and Ad Sales Intern, Balkans

MARKETING AND AD SALES Intern, Balkans 

We are looking to hire an intern to provide support to both Marketing and Ad Sales teams in the Balkans in day-to-day activities, gaining hands-on experience across a range of functions. The role includes contributing to client presentations, brainstorm ideas for product placements and assisting with local productions for Ad Sales, while also gaining exposure to event coordination, social media planning, and PR tasks for Marketing.

This dual-role internship provides an opportunity to develop a well-rounded understanding of the media industry while assisting in critical operational tasks.

We offer a 12-month full-time paid internship under an employment contract which is planned to start at the beginning of September 2025. We need you to be able to work onsite at our Sofia office 4 days a week.

MAIN TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES 

You will learn the Media Networks Bulgaria team workflows and gain knowledge about the sales and marketing area in Pay TV industry for leading TV brands, including National Geographic, Star Channel, 24Kitchen, Disney Channel and other TV channels part of Disney’s portfolio in Bulgaria. 

Marketing:  

• Assist the Marketing Managers Bulgaria in planning and executing all marketing activities in line with the policy of global and local market-specific requirements. 

• Awareness of current market trends affecting linear TV channels. Exploration of marketing tactics suitable for addressing these trends. 

• Support the implementation of effective and efficient marketing campaigns for STAR Channel, STAR Life, STAR Crime, National Geographic, 24Kitchen and Disney Channel in Bulgaria trough managing ongoing content deliveries and ensuring assets are available and localized on time. 

• Cooperation with external agencies on ongoing marketing projects. 

• Hands on experience with event coordination (BTL), from logistics and promotions to on-site support. 

• Assist with small PR tasks, including coordinating with external agencies and monitoring media coverage. 

Ad Sales:  

• Supporting the Sales Executive in preparing presentations, offers, etc. 

• Preparation of post-campaign evaluation reports; preparation of media plans  

• Exposure to the creative development process, production logistics and brand integration, with a strong focus on product placement within locally produced shows.  

• Assist in identifying suitable opportunities for brand positioning, supporting internal communication with Sales and Programming teams and liaising with external production partners to ensure the smooth delivery of projects with high quality. 

• Deep research into new potential clients for ad formats – calling, emailing, suggesting 

• Support in planning, coordination and execution of branded content and local productions across the company's TV channels portfolio. 

• Keeping daily contact with key departments within TWDC. 

• Maintaining & preparing internal reports and analysis. 

• Maintaining accurate and current clients list and pending offers. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS 

• Good work organization and sense of responsibility 

• Excellent communication skills and good command of English in verbal and written. 

• Strong numeracy and analytical skills. 

• High understanding and knowledge of Social Media Platforms. 

• Enthusiasm to factual and scripted content. 

• Knowledge of TV/entertainment market will be a benefit. 

• Very good computer and Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).   

• Previous internship at an Advertising, PR or Media agency will be an advantage. 

KEY COMPETENCIES 

• Proactive, flexible and positive approach to tasks. 

• Creativity and business sense. 

• Strong attention to detail. 

• Ability to learn new software tools quickly and efficiently. 

WHY WORK AT THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY 

At TWDC, our employees are the key to our success – they are our biggest stars. We aim to find the brightest talents and set them out on a journey of discovery. Because of our employees’ creativity, commitment to innovation and continuous dedication to achieving excellence, we continue to produce the very best stories in film and television and the greatest moments in TV industry. 

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. We are committed to building a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. 

OUR OFFER 

Our employees are our greatest asset. That is why we offer competitive health and wellness benefits that take effect on the first day of employment, as well as many other perks. 

HOW TO APPLY