Spring Intern - Digital Media Software Engineering

Part Time Unpaid Internship
Job Summary:

In the Digital Media Engineering Team at the Disney ABC Television Group, we build high-traffic web applications and streaming applications for a variety of platforms including web, iOS, Android, Apple TV, and other connected TV devices. Our team has developed the Emmy Award-winning ABC Full Episode Player for the web, iPhone and iPad, the Emmy Award-winning Oscars Backstage app for iPhone and iPad as well as the ABC, DisneyNow and Freeform products.

The intern will be working under the technical direction of the Engineering Manager and will be collaborating with the Engineering team in the development, deployment, documentation and maintenance of front and back-end web and device applications. The work environment is fast-paced, demanding and fun, and the projects are always unique and challenging. Our ideal candidate is creative, energetic and has a desire to learn leading edge technologies and has a passion for demonstrating skill and precision in his/her work.

The Digital Media Video Platforms Engineering team has multiple Software Engineer internships based in Burbank, CA. By applying to this posting, you will be considered for all related opportunities.

As an intern in this role, you will have the unique opportunity to rotate between the sub-groups of the Engineering team, including the front-end, back-end, and data/analytics teams.

Responsibilities:

During the course of the internship, the intern will be integrated into the engineering team as a member, appointed a mentor, and provided troubleshooting and development tasks.

Responsibilities
include, but are not limited to:?
• Partnering with appointed mentor
• Analyzing production software procedures and problems
• Software analysis and design
• Code testing/integration
• Coding
• Learning software QA processes
• Documentation

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience working with any of the following languages: Java, Objective-C, Swift, Groovy, PYTHON, JavaScript, JSON, XML, XSLT, HTML5, CSS 3, PHP 5, C#
• Basic understanding of digital platforms and technology
• Able to communicate technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical user base

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous internship experience within a related field
• Working knowledge of the television business

Required Education

• Sophomore, Junior, or Senior undergraduate student or recent graduate (within 6 months of graduation) pursuing a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Development or related field
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

Additional Information:

• All students must be eligible to work in the US
• All students must be at least 18 years old
• You must currently be enrolled in an accredited college or university and taking at least one class – OR – be a recent graduate of an accredited college or university within the last six (6) months - OR - be currently participating in the Disney College Program, Disney Culinary Program or Disney Professional Internship Program in order to qualify for this internship.
• Must be available to work from approximately January 2019 - May 2019
• All students must provide their own housing and transportation for the duration of the internship. Position is located in Burbank, CA.

About Disney ABC Television Group:

Disney/ABC Television Group (DATG) redefines the future of media and entertainment. Delivering compelling creative, great storytelling, ground-breaking technology, high-impact marketing and innovative distribution, DATG offers multiple opportunities to build a career that supports entertaining and informing the world. A key unit of The Walt Disney Company, one of the world's most admired vertically integrated media enterprises, DATG includes global live action and animation entertainment, news, owned television stations, and radio. If you've got a passion to join our team of talented professionals we want to hear your story.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., which is part of a business segment we call Disney ABC Television Group.

American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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