Commercial Data Science Intern, Spring 2027

The Walt Disney Company•Celebration, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Do you love the art of using data to solve complex business problems? We do too – and would be excited to have you join our team at Walt Disney World! Our mission as part of the Commercial Strategy organization is to put our data assets to work and apply quantitative techniques to discover previously unknown insights about our Guests and business. We get to work directly with the major decision-makers at Disney who shape the Walt Disney World experience. Our insights inform strategy, expose opportunities, and shape Disney products and offerings. As an individual contributor, reporting to the Manager of Data Science, you will create analytics and modeling tools to support the Commercial organization, specializing in Merchandise, Food & Beverage, and Bookable Experience products.

Requirements

Knowledge of data science/advanced analytic concepts (e.g., hypothesis testing, regression, clustering)
Experience with SQL databases and how to query and curate datasets
Knowledge of industry leading data visualization tools like Tableau
Introductory knowledge of Python and how to leverage it for machine learning applications
Time-management skills, with ability to prioritize multiple requests and communicate status to partners/leadership
Strong communication, interpersonal skills and ability to condense findings into clear takeaways
Passionate about how to apply analytics and data to enabling business decisions
Currently enrolled undergraduat student studying Data Science, Analytics, Statistics, Economics or related field at an accredited college/university
At the time of application, 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 currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship
Current Disney Interns, College, International, or Culinary Program Participants: You may only work for ONE consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program.
Be at least 18 years of age
Possess unrestricted work authorization
Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
Fully available from Monday - Friday, Eastern Standard Time, for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week
Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Orlando area

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with GitLab
Experience developing presentations and reports using quantitative information for non-technical partners

Responsibilities

Understand data and use data science skills to deliver mathematical models and ad-hoc statistical analyses.
Translate business needs into data assets and query them using SQL.
Uncover insights, test hypotheses, identify the “why”, and tell a story.
Develop ad hoc analyses and sustained models.
Paint a picture with data using data visualization tools.
Team up with other data experts.
Work with business partners to identify and unlock opportunities.
Automate workflows and analysis to ensure faster business decisions.
Work with other data teams to improve platform capabilities around data modeling, data visualization, experimentation, and data architecture.
Lean into your curiosity to understand business problems, data environments, and people.
Explore existing and emerging analytical solutions, capabilities, and technologies and incorporate them into your work.
Partner with different teams and departments to understand the complex operation, and gain exposure to different areas of accountability, strategic priorities, and career experiences.

Benefits

Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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