Disney Advertising Audience Modeling & Data Science Graduate Intern, Summer 2023

Job Posting Title:
Disney Advertising Audience Modeling &Data Science Graduate Intern, Summer 2023
Req ID:
10048105
Job Description:
Who We Are
Supporting the Disney Advertising Sales (DAS) organization, the Audience Modeling and Data Science team are subject matter experts in each of the following areas:

• Creating and optimizing audience classification models that enable us to predict and target strategic audience attributes, including brand affinity, purchase behavior, and psychographics
• Integrating a broad suite of complex datasets, from digital event logs to sporting event metadata, into carefully curated and reusable data models
• Publishing audience attributes across an array of ad-serving endpoints
• Working cross-functionally to ensure our data product is aligned with the goals of each strategic sales vertical and the business as a whole

A Day in the Life
As an intern in this role you would:

• Develop knowledge of the advertising sales industry and resulting datasets that DAS utilizes to develop predictive models and analytical products
• Analyze complex data sets representing millions of users to understand user behavior and identify key characteristics of groups of users to better define audience segments
• Perform ad-hoc analysis to support various projects across the AMDS team
• Assist in documenting data models, processes, and other initiatives as specified by leadership
• Collaborate with full-time analysts to gain perspective on different aspects of day-to-day projects and responsibilities

What we are looking for...

• Course or project-based experience using analytical software to manipulate data (R, Python, SQL, MatLab, SAS, etc.) and/or coursework focused on development in Java, C++ or other programming languages
• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical concept
• Highly engaged, innovative thinker who is self-motivated and eager to learn

Required Education

• Currently in the process of obtaining a master's degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Economics or related quantitative field.

The pay rate for this internship in Santa Monica, CA is $45.00 per hour.
Internship Eligibility

• 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 must have graduated from a college/university within 6 months OR currently participating in a Disney Professional Internship
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program, concurrent to this internship
• Must possess unrestricted work authorization

Program Dates: The length of this internship is 10-12 weeks, and approximate dates are May/June - August/September 2023. Interns will work ~40 hours per week and need to provide full availability throughout the internship.
Housing & Transportation: This internship will be located in Santa Monica, CA and interns must be able to provide their own housing and reliable transportation to and from work.
Job Posting Segment:
Advertising Sales (Non-DTC)
Job Posting Primary Business:
Client Sol & Addressable Enablement (Non-DTC)
Primary Job Posting Category:
Marketing and Digital Media Intern
Employment Type:
Full time
Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Santa Monica, CA, USA
Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2023-04-21