Associate Product Manager Program
About the job
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, including using data-driven insights to inform decisions and measure performance.
- Experience through coursework, projects, or internships in product management or related technical domains such as engineering, software development, and user experience.
- Ability to recognize what makes a product valuable to users and drive improvements to meet business goals.
- Interest in product development, user experience, and technology.
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Ability to build relationships across functions and work effectively in team-oriented environments.
- Upcoming or recent graduate with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or a related technical field.
- Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, and Engineers to develop features for an assigned product domain.
- Learn to develop and communicate a strategic vision for engaging fans, aligning with broader company goals and market trends.
- Write detailed product requirements, user stories, and documentation to drive feature development.
- Work with leadership to craft product strategy, Objectives & Key Results (OKRs), and roadmaps.
- Support product research by analyzing competitor offerings.
- Contribute to strategy documents and presentations.
- Conduct basic data analysis, including usage metrics and user behavior, to inform product decisions.
- Support feature launches and internal communications.
About the company
The Walt Disney Company makes films, television and streaming entertainment for audiences worldwide, and runs theme parks, resorts and cruises for vacationers. Its studios include Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Lucasfilm, while ABC and ESPN cover news, entertainment and live sports. Disney+ and Hulu distribute shows and films directly to subscribers, and the company also sells content to cinemas and other broadcasters. It earns money from subscriptions, advertising, distribution fees, tickets and merchandise, including licensed toys, clothing and books. Founded in 1923 by Walt Disney and his brother Roy, the company is headquartered in Burbank, California.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Burbank, California
Founded
1923
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What believers are saying
- Experiences strengthen earnings: Disney reported 20% growth in segment operating income in August 2026.
- Cruise capacity is expanding: Disney Destiny began its maiden voyage in November 2025, becoming the fleet's seventh ship.
- Hourly employees receive education support: Disney Aspire gives eligible full-time and part-time staff access to over 100 programs.
What critics are saying
- Role cuts threaten stability: Disney began notifying staff of about 1,000 planned eliminations in April 2026.
- Sports lock in costs: Disney's September 2025 accounts recorded $9.9 billion of sports programming commitments for fiscal 2026.
- International monetization needs work: Disney's CEO acknowledged under-monetized markets outside the U.S. in August 2026.
What makes The Walt Disney Company unique
- Franchises earn beyond cinemas: Toy Story appears in four Disney lands, 19 attractions and two hotels.
- Sports broaden its reach: Disney's ESPN runs seven U.S. television networks alongside its direct subscription app.
- Robotics is an internal craft: Disney Imagineering develops A-1000 character figures with design and programming teams.
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Disney pitches Paramount, Universal on Imax's big-screen rival. About 5,500 screens globally - about three times the number of Imax venues - meet the standards for Infinity Vision Bloomberg News Thomas Buckley Published Oct 08, 2026 Walt Disney Co. has held talks with other studios about using its new brand for large-screen movie formats, often described as a competitor to Imax Corp., to market their films, according to people familiar with the matter. Disney has met with Skydance Corp.'s Paramount Pictures, Comcast Corp.'s Universal Pictures, Lionsgate Studios Corp. and Sony Pictures Entertainment to discuss Infinity Vision - a certification that unites hundreds of existing theater chains' large-screen formats like AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc.'s XL and Cinemark Holdings Inc.'s XD under one brand - said the people, who asked to not be identified because the discussions were private. Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The studios Disney has spoken with so far have shown early interest in the initiative, the people said. Some are waiting to assess the impact of Infinity Vision's marketing on Disney's Avengers: Doomsday, which opens the weekend of Dec. 18. Breaking business news, incisive views, must-reads and market signals. Weekdays by 9 a.m. Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. The inclusion of the presentation standard in the marketing for blockbuster movies from Hollywood's major studios would lend credibility to the nascent brand. In April, Disney partnered with movie theatre chains to debut Infinity Vision, which required auditoriums to meet standards including a screen width of around 50-feet, laser projection, and the 7.1 surround-sound system from Dolby Laboratories Inc., Bloomberg reported at the time. About 5,500 screens globally - about three times the number of Imax venues - meet the standards for Infinity Vision. Disney's ambition to grow the label is in part the result of the company's superhero film Avengers: Doomsday not having exclusive access to Imax's screens. Imax has an agreement in place to screen Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part Three from Skydance's Warner Bros. film studio, which opens the same weekend. Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The development of Infinity Vision speaks to the strength of Imax, which has become an increasingly crucial component in the making and marketing of Hollywood blockbusters. The company, founded in 1967, works directly with filmmakers and proprietary cameras to capture exceptional detail suitable for large screens. Imax also licenses its technology to cinema chains, and offers round-the-clock quality monitoring and support. Studios regularly set release dates based on how many Imax screens are available to show their films. This advertisement has not loaded yet. Reconnecting is easier in Punta Cana.Some trips are about seeing places. Others are about finding yourself. At TRS Turquesa Hotel, you get both. Enjoy exclusive suites, spa, and gourmet dining that you'll remember forever.Palladium Hotel Group | Sponsored Join the Conversation Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion. Please keep comments relevant and respectful. Comments may take up to an hour to appear on the site. You will receive an email if there is a reply to your comment, an update to a thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information. Conversation | All Comments Start the conversation Advertisement Powered by
Disney+ to stream upcoming Super Bowl. 8 hours ago 54 Disney announced Wednesday that its streaming service Disney+ will air the upcoming Super Bowl in February. The 2027 championship game, as well as two Monday Night Football games leading up to the Super Bowl, will be available to all Disney+ subscribers in the U.S. Disney had previously announced that its ESPN sports division would produce the Super Bowl in 2027 for the first time ever. The game will air on ESPN and Disney's broadcast network, ABC. Interest in the upcoming Super Bowl is already high. Disney said on its most recent earnings call that ad spots for the game are already sold out, the earliest sellout in Super Bowl history, according to a press release. The announcement is the latest move in Disney's efforts to expand its live sports streaming offerings. The media company last year launched a standalone ESPN streaming service, bringing the content outside the cable bundle. In August, Disney announced that Formula E - the open-wheel racing championship for electric cars - will be available to Disney+ subscribers beginning Dec. 18. Other streamers are also using live sports to bolster their portfolios. CNBC reported last week that Alphabet's YouTube is actively searching for additional live sports rights. YouTube already pays roughly $2 billion annually for the rights to "NFL Sunday Ticket," which will last until the end of the 2029-30 season. Netflix will air five NFL games during the 2026-27 season. Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria said in a CNBC interview last month that the company would be open to acquiring the rights to international NFL games if they become available.
Vizio Ups WatchFree+ original content led by 'Jingle Bells Wedding Bells' October 7, 2026 Walmart-owned consumer electronics brand Vizio Oct. 7 unveiled a new slate of entertainment offerings, including a major expansion of premium programming partnerships, creator-led channels and original series, plus original feature-length holiday movie, Jingle Bells Wedding Bells, starring Rachel Bilson and Scott Foley, and produced by ITV America Nashville and Happy Accidents. In the first half of 2026, Vizio OS became the top-selling smart TV operating system in the U.S., now reaching 32 million yearly active devices, up 20% year-over-year, according to the Irvine, CA-based company. Engagement with Vizio's free ad-supported, live and on-demand streaming service, WatchFree+, is also accelerating, with viewing hours up 58% year-over-year. The platform now offers more than 45,000 movies and shows, and more than 400 live and local channels. With expanded relationships with MGM, NBCUniversal, Disney, A&E and A24, Vizio will expand programming this fall to include titles such as "The Good Doctor," "Chicago Fire," "Law & Order," "Property Brothers," and "Little House on the Prairie," among others. At today's Vizio 7th Advertising Week Breakfast Showcase, representatives from Omnicom, Walmart Connect and Vizio will share how the content and commerce partnership behind the film is coming to life across screens and in-store. "Where people spend their time watching entertainment matters, and we want GEICO to be part of those moments," said Arianna Orpello, GEICO's chief marketing officer. "As viewing habits continue to evolve, partnerships like this give us new ways to connect with audiences through experiences they genuinely enjoy. That's why we're proud to be the presenting sponsor of Jingle Bells Wedding Bells and to be part of a holiday viewing experience that brings people together." WatchFree+ is also expandong to feature 40 creator-led channels. Spanning comedy, food, gaming, family, lifestyle, sports and travel, the free ad-supported lineup includes MrBeast, Celine Dept, Hot Ones, The Royalty Family, Ben Azelart, Ryan Trahan, Nick DiGiovanni, Preston Playz, Rebecca Zamolo, Sam and Colby, and Uncle Roger, among others. New creator-led series, "Holiday Chocolate Workshop," features viral chocolatier Amaury Guichon and his team of expert chocolatiers as they craft ambitious, larger-than-life holiday masterpieces for a season-ending reveal. The series blends creator-led storytelling with brand opportunities across streaming and social experiences. * Vizio Unveils WatchFree+ Spring Content Showcase Vizio's ad-supported streaming service WatchFree+ has unveiled a spring content showcase that includes "Drag Race Down Under," "Project Runway, "Family Feud" and "Kevin Hart's Cold as Balls," among others. Documentaries include Samuel L Jackson: Did I Stutter? and Prince Harry: Being... * Vizio Ups Fall WatchFree+ Streaming Content Slate Vizio Oct. 12 announced it has added more than 70 new titles to its ad-supported WatchFree+ streaming platform. New documentaries include Ben & Jen: Never Say Never; Tim McGraw & Faith Hill: Country Lovin; and just released this year, Weird Al:... * Vizio WatchFree+ Streaming Channel Debuts Access to Select Peacock Content Previews VIzio June 14 unveiled a "Peacock Preview" channel offering episodes of select titles from NBCUniversal's Peacock streaming service on Vizio's ad-supported streaming app, WatchFree+. For a three-week period, Vizio television owners viewers can preview more than 16 Peacock dramas and... * Vizio Unveils 'WatchFree+' Fall AVOD/FAST Streaming Content Lineup Consumer electronics manufacturer Vizio Oct. 18 disclosed the "Fall Fest" programming lineup for its ad supported WatchFree+ streaming platform. Fall Fest is a curated collection of TV shows, movies and originals that is accessible from the Vizio Home Screen and...
Disney's 'Capturing Life, Creating Character' exhibition is going on the road. Animation is an artistic medium unique among its proverbial contemporaries in that it's an entirely manual creation, perhaps our purest expression of human creativity. Whether drawn by hand or crafted on a computer, animation is the capture of images not physical, but imagined, an art form not bound by the restrictions of the natural world. That said, there's still obvious inspiration taken from the physical world while crafting settings and stories entirely handmade. Capturing Life, Creating Character: The Art of Live-Action Reference celebrates such inspiration, and the exhibition will debut at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History next month. 'Capturing Life, Creating Character' exhibit coming to Fort Worth. Curated by The Walt Disney Archives, the experience includes "photographs, documents, objects, videos, interactive pieces, photo opportunities, as well as an audio guide" that will help guests "discover how Disney animators use live-action performers, props, and sets as visual references to bring the movement and expressions of some iconic characters and scenes to life." There will also be an "interactive experience using toy dolls" to demonstrate how certain movements interact with fabric and hair. Visitors will also see how select real-world references translated to animated scenes, "offering a unique behind-the-scenes look at these classic films." The exhibit will run at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History from November 14, 2026, through February 14, 2027. It will be displayed in the Havener Gallery. Access will be included with admission. Ticket prices are as follows: * $16 for adults * $14 for seniors * $12 for juniors (ages 3-11) * $0 for children under two years old More about the experience. "Today, the Walt Disney Archives is proud to bring its newest exhibition to Fort Worth, celebrating the pioneering use of character reference that helped bring Snow White and countless beloved films to life, and continues to inspire Disney animation to this day," Jesse Cannady, Senior Manager of Exhibitions & Loans at Walt Disney Archives, said of Capturing Life, Creating Character, per D23. "Together with the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, we look forward to sparking curiosity and imagination in visitors of all ages." Capturing Life, Creating Character: The Art of Live-Action Reference debuted in August as part of the festivities surrounding D23. It was accessible at the Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center. As always, be sure to keep an eye on MickeyBlog for the latest on all things Disney. Thanks for visiting MickeyBlog.com! Want to go to Disney? For a FREE quote on your next Disney vacation, please fill out the form below. One of the agents from MickeyTravels, an EarMarked By Disney - Authorized Travel Agency - Diamond Level, will be in touch soon! Feature Image Credit: D23
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