Promo Production Intern Review

by The Walt Disney Company

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    2.1

    The Role

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

    • I was given many exciting challenges and opportunities throughout my placement. The work was extremely rewarding.

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

    • I quickly became an essential part of the team in my department. So much so that they have kept me on to continue to work with them.

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

    • My manager was a true inspiration to work for. He always pushed me to get the best out of myself and in return gave me more and more responsibility as the placement went on.

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

    • I always had something on the go, at times several things. It was never too much as it was always exciting.

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

    • I coordinated the weekly deliveries of our work to TX and was always trusted to do so. If my manager was out of the office for anytime, I was in charge of the department.

    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 learned far more from this experience than I did from my studies in university.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The team I worked in was great fun but knew when to get serious about the work. I have made some great friends from my ESPN colleagues.

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

    • I would have liked the opportunity to learn more about the other people involved in the company, I was also never given a proper ESPN induction.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • My manager ensured that I was always developing to become a producer throughout my time with ESPN by giving me constant challenges.

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have been kept on as a freelance producer in the company, being paid double what I was as an intern. I hope to stay there long term and it is very possible that I will.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • internship did not pay nearly enough for me to be able to enjoy living in london.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • chiswick is not known for its nightlife

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • joined an intern football team

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

July 2012

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