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Senior Specialist, Government Relations

Job ID 10135803 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States / Orlando, Florida, United States Business Disney Experiences Date posted Nov. 11, 2025
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Job Summary:

Senior Specialist to join our Government Relations (GR) team supporting Walt Disney World External Affairs. The GR team serves as Walt Disney World Resort’s liaisons to local and state officials as well as many industry groups. You will demonstrate success by leading multiple projects, thinking strategically, researching and analyzing complex topics, and possessing an advanced understanding of the current government relations landscape in Florida. You will also assist in the preparation of analysis and research on various policy issues affecting Walt Disney World.  This position supports the Sr. Manager, Government Relations by assisting with the development of policy and issue briefs, tracking and reporting on legislation, coordinating meetings and events with industry stakeholders and officials; and the ongoing monitoring of government and industry meetings. Last but not least, you will bring the ability to form relationships both internally and externally, as well as manage stakeholder and political events on property.

What You Will Do:

  • Government and Industry Relations: Assist in monitoring legislation and reporting of legislation progress. Manage government, industry and business association calendars to monitor upcoming meetings and provide briefs and updates on relevant issues as needed. Facilitate meetings for government relations.  Maintain contact with state government officials to obtain information and provide assistance and support as needed.
  • Research and Monitoring: Monitor policy issues that impact Walt Disney World operations to help further the development of proactive and reactive strategies to position the company appropriately. Conduct research and prepare reports concerning legislation and other governmental matters, as an aid in planning and decision-making. Assist in research and develop materials for internal projects and communications, including weekly briefs to key internal stakeholders.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Assist in building and maintaining relationships with government officials and other external stakeholders.  Facilitate meetings between senior leadership and key stakeholders and help plan and implement site visits, as needed, and participation in related meetings. 
  • Political Operations: Assist in the tracking of political campaigns and candidates. Assists in the coordination of conferences, political fundraisers and other events.
  • Collaboration and Business Integration: Work with internal teams to understand how emerging issues may impact WDW operations and provide support to help develop strategies that enable WDW GR to achieve policy and political objectives. Effectively manage schedule, produce timely correspondence and fulfill other administrative duties as assigned by leadership. Assist with data entry on key customer relationship management platforms.

Required Qualifications & Skills

  • 3+ years of relevant experience
  • Excellent written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a passion for service to others
  • Strategic understanding of business objectives and outcomes associated with government relations
  • Demonstrated critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and partnering/networking skills
  • Creativity to find new solutions and improve reporting, storytelling, and other aspects of government relations
  • Ability to work independently but also collaborate as an effective team member
  • High level of corporate integrity with well-adapted organizational skills in all aspects of job performance with strong attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

  • A Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Communications, Public Relations, or another relevant major
  • Experience with local, state, or federal government
  • Experience as a cast member, or solid understanding of Walt Disney World property

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

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About Disney Experiences:

Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business; the world's largest children's publishing brands; one of the world's largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.

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 that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. 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 Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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