The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company, founded in 1923 by brothers Walt and Roy Disney, is a diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with more than 100 years in operation. It employs over 185,000 people worldwide and operates through three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, covering iconic brands and creative properties across film, television, and streaming; ESPN, covering sports media and related properties; and Disney Experiences, covering theme parks, consumer products, and related experiences.

For creative professionals, the company's work spans storytelling and content creation, film and television production, streaming technology, and the development of technologies for entertainment experiences. Its industry footprint includes film, television, streaming, theme parks, consumer products, and sports media, giving creative staff exposure to projects that move between screen, stage, park, and product.

The company states a mission to be the world's premier entertainment company, with a focus on creative excellence and on producing experiences for audiences of all ages. Its stated culture commitments include operating with integrity, taking care of its people, charitable giving and volunteer initiatives in communities, and environmental sustainability efforts. The Walt Disney Company has a global presence and is headquartered in the United States.