Working at Walt Disney Company in Washington, DC: 1 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Washington, DC Area

"Since joining National Geographic three years ago, I have been involved in one of the largest media company acquisitions ever. Last year, The Walt Disney Company bought 21st Century Fox and all of its assets, including National Geographic, quickly catapulting an already internationally recognized brand into the upper stratosphere of visibility and universality. Being a part of The Walt Disney Company has been tremendously exciting. I truly considered it the dream opportunity of a lifetime and apex of my professional career. Not only is the Disney leadership team incredibly intelligent, poised, highly- respected media visionaries, they are incredibly communicative and gracious to each individual who is a part of their immense global team. Every company announcement was timely communicated to every employee and written in a warm, proud tone. There were significant efforts to celebrate individuals' accomplishments and actively celebrate diversity and inclusion. It was an exceptional company to work for. Unfortunately, and very suddenly, due to the COVID-19 pandemic I was laid off. It was a crushing blow to my starry-eyed, fantastical view of the corporate world. I learned a lot from my time at Disney, especially how important it is to include and listen to diverse talent and people in all conversations and at all levels of management. I am immensely grateful for the opportunity to work for such a beloved company and am eager to contribute my skills and talents to a new opportunity."