Lucasfilm Franchise Content & Strategy Intern, Summer 2024

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San Francisco, California, United States

About the Role & Program

The Franchise Content & Strategy team oversees the overall Content & narrative creative strategy across the Franchise platforms, as well as the associated development and management of story & continuity across animation, games, publishing, consumer products, online, and interactive experiences, developing trans-media narratives as well. We also collaborate closely with the live-action development team to stay on top of what other stories are in the works, and helps collate and translate the information for broader consumption across our teams, which also extends to Marketing & PR. If selected for this role, you would report to the Director of Franchise Content and Strategy,

What You Will Do

We are seeking motivated, diligent, and trustworthy interns for this unique position! Your responsibilities would include diving deep into other Franchises and how they are currently generating more content and crafting the associated case-studies. This internship is a great introduction to the world of story development and franchise management, and interns will have an invaluable opportunity to interact with execs in our department on future and active projects across various media. Projects could include, but not be limited to:

• Staying current with in-market Franchise talent across Animation, Publishing, Video Games, VR, and beyond
• Tracking interesting talent and writing up descriptions
• Helping members of our Continuity quartet track data from scripts, manuscripts, outlines, game design documents, and more

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively interact with diverse personalities
• Strong time management skills with the ability to juggle and prioritize multiple tasks and projects
• Proven ability to work autonomously and in team settings with a positive, pro-active demeanor
• The ability to uphold a professional level of secrecy given the sensitivity of many projects the team works on
• Strong researching skills and proficiency in , clearly and concisely sharing findings

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven curiosity about content development, trans-media creation, franchise management, and demonstrate a creative sensibility.
• Strong knowledge and appreciation of the Star Wars galaxy, including the films, animated series, games and books
• Proficiency in writing, fact-checking and proofreading

Education

Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's Degree in film, creative writing, entertainment management, marketing, or video game design

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

• 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 at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.
• Must possess unrestricted work authorization

Additional Information

• Must be able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship which will split between time onsite and working from home.
• The approximate dates of this internship are June 2024- August 2024. Must provide own housing during the internship program in the San Francisco area
• Must have reliable transportation to/from work

The pay rate for this internship in CA is $21.70 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.