Creative intern, in the media sales and partnerships team Review

by The Walt Disney Company

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • It was an amazing opportunity and a great experience. I loved working with the team here at Disney creating TV and cinema adverts

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I felt very valued by my colleagues. I felt like I was part of the team. I was treated really well by everyone and listen to as well.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I have been given a lot of support. I have been sent on many courses. I also had weekly catch ups with my line manager to evaluate my work and get guidance and support.

    4/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I was mostly very busy. some days were quieter than others but I was mostly occupied.

    5/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I have been given more responsibility as the time went by. The more I proved myself with little tasks the more responsibility i was given

    5/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I have practically applied most of what I have learnt at university. which will be really helpful when I go back to studying.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Everyone at Disney is very sociable and friendly. I have been involved in a lot of group work.

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • the placement program is very well organised. you get an induction day when you start then they ensure you meet and stay in touch with other interns at disney

    5/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • they have send me to many trainings including Clearcast, adstream, brand training as well as first aid training.

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Great if you can be a freelance (in my department). However, I'm an international student which won't surely work.

    3/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • you get put on a facebook group and a group chat with all the other interns when you start.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I would say affordable. london is very expensive in general.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Lots of bars and pubs around the area which makes socialising very easy.

    5/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • We had a couple of team bonding days, meals, and shoot days where we bonded together.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Television/Film/Media, Marketing

London

April 2019

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