Fall Intern - Special Projects

This is a Part Time Unpaid Internship


The Special Projects department is looking for interns to help with the process of reprinting comics in new trade paperbacks and hardcovers. Additionally, interns will be asked to research Marvel's comics to help catalog the company vast number of characters.

Responsibilities:

Interns working for Special Projects will be expected to help in the scanning in comics for reference in building trades. They will be asked to look over trades ready for production to make sure there are no errors. Additionally, they will be asked to research comics, determining where and when characters first appeared in Marvel comics. Interns may also be asked to write short pieces for the covers of trades including back cover copy and creator bios.

Basic Qualifications:

Candidates should have an interest in book publishing, editing and research. They also need to have strong writing and editing skills as well as a good eye for Marvel's characters. Editing, design and production experience is a plus. Prior experience in an office environment is also preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Resume must outline other internships, degrees earned, work experience, related clubs and organizations, current major course of study, expected graduation date and extracurricular activities.
• Cover letter must include a personal introduction, and days/times available during internship period.
• Preferred Junior or Senior-level standing
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Required Education

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program by arrival date

Additional Information:

Internship Eligibility:
• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate program taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program
• 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
• All candidates must be able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the session.

Program Dates: The internship will start in September - December with flexibility as needed based on academic calendars.

Housing & Transportation: This internship is located in New York, NY. All candidates must provide their own housing and transportation for the duration of the internship.

About Marvel Entertainment:

Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world's most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of over 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing and publishing.

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 Marvel Worldwide, Inc., which is part of a business segment we call Marvel Entertainment.

Marvel Worldwide, 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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