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Internship, Universal Creative - Show Writing (Fall 2023)

Fall 2023 Semester:

Applications Close: May 26th, 2023, at 11:55PM ET. Submit your application as soon as possible – don’t delay!
Program Dates: Approximately September 2023 – December 2023

JOB SUMMARY: This internship will work closely with the Creative Studio Show Writing team with an intention to provide the intern with a first-hand knowledge and understanding of how Theme Parks are developed and designed through exposure and interaction with a variety of efforts across all of our portfolios and differing guest demographics. The individual will interact with and be guided by the Show Writing team members while contributing to ideation, concept development and ongoing project needs. They will learn the essentials of listening to partner needs, communicating effectively, and providing thoughtful options to achieve a successful guest experience that is balanced with our business needs. They will help to champion story, quality guest experience, and maintaining the creative vision for the project at all times.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Participates actively in brainstorm, charrettes, and ideation sessions.
Assists with drafting written story treatments, scripts, VIP Tour scripts and nomenclature lists.
Interacts with other creative disciplines representing story and guest experience, and how that story can be best reflected within the deliverables completed by those various disciplines.
Edits existing documents.
Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training, and Team Member involvement activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.*

*This position requires a portfolio of work examples – if available, include a web address with your resume.

EDUCATION:

In pursuit of an Associate, Bachelor, or Graduate degree at an Accredited Institution with current class standing of Sophomore or above.
Recent graduates will not be eligible for this program.
Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA is preferred.
An official transcript may be required upon request.
Preferred majors include: Creative Writing, Theatre, Film, Drama, English, Communication

EXPERIENCE: Prior internship experience related to position is preferred.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Preferable skills for success in role include but not limited to:

Final Draft and Keynote experience preferred.
Must be efficient in Microsoft Office Programs including, but not limited to: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Experience in creative writing, screenwriting, or the writing of live entertainment preferred.
Strong interpersonal skills, problem-solving abilities and organization.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Superior written & verbal communication skills.
Work in a fast-paced environment and adhere to deadlines.
Ability to work autonomously and/or in teams.
Consistent attendance.

Please note the following:

This internship will be an in-person experience, based in our Orlando offices.
Interns must be currently pursuing a degree at an accredited university, and must have a graduation date later than December 2023.
Universal Orlando does not provide housing. Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation.
In addition to all of our internships being paid, you may be eligible for financial assistance towards housing if applicable. Specific details about eligibility would be provided at the time of offer.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Universal is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Universal Orlando via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Universal Orlando HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Universal Orlando. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Universal Orlando as a result of the referral or through other means.