WDI Business Planning and Strategy Intern, Orlando, Spring 2027
About The Position
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 January 2027 to June 2027 and will be located in Celebration, FL As a Business Planning & Strategy Intern supporting Creative Show Design & Delivery Studio at WDI, you will assist in executing project and studio strategies. You will contribute to a dynamic and collaborative environment, using data-driven insights to help communicate key information and support decision-making. Your responsibilities will include working closely with a diverse range of stakeholders—such as Business Development professionals, Project Managers, Show Managers, Engineers, Designers, Planners, and Producers. You will help the business management team deliver strategic plans and establish best practices that align with both immediate and long-term organizational goals.
Requirements
- Experience working in a cross functional organization, preferably an organization with a technical focus
- Ability to handle & prioritize multiple tasks in a highly dynamic production environment
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with demonstrated strong negotiating and influencing abilities
- Highly organized with keen attention to detail and follow-through skills
- Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher attending an accredited college/university earning a degree majoring in Data Analytics, Data Science, Industrial Engineering, Business or related field.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Prior internship experience in strategy, business, or data analytics roles
- Experience in the use of Business Intelligence Tools (Tableau, PowerBI, AirTable etc.)
- Experience in use of Python or SQL
- Experience with Snowflake
Responsibilities
- Sustain the on-going strategic initiatives, including website development through WordPress as well as the implementation and management of Business Intelligence tools and software such as Tableau, Air Table, and Snowflake
- Create dashboards and other data visualization tools to advance business operations and visibility into project scope
- Provide support for ad-hoc business requests pertaining to scope management, performance tracking, vendor relations, and related areas
- Apply technical expertise to transform intricate data sets into clear, concise reports that support business decision-making
- Manage Studio databases by using SQL in the Snowflake environment
- Administration of user access to multiple Business Intelligence platforms
- Help integrate historical project data and analytics into regular planning and reporting for all disciplines
- Support the work-plan process for internal projects (development, submittal, approval, and tracking) ensuring the project focus, milestones, and spend are captured completely and align with department priorities/funding
Benefits
- limited housing opportunities for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities
- Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
