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What Type Of Person Thrives In The Entertainment Industry, According To A Senior Strategy Analyst At Disney

Mike, a Senior Strategy Analyst at Disney, highlights the importance of genuine appreciation for the company's output as a key factor for success in the entertainment industry, stating that "appreciation for what the company does definitely goes a long way." This suggests a passion for the company's products and mission is crucial, beyond simply fulfilling a job function.

Appreciation for Company Output, Strategic Thinking, Analytical Skills, Industry Knowledge, Entertainment Enthusiasm

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Mike Magagna

Senior Strategy Analyst

Disney

Penn State University

Penn State (Master of Accounting) and Villanova (Master of Taxation)

Accounting

Arts, Entertainment & Media

Business Strategy

Honors Student, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School

Video Highlights

1. Appreciation for the company's work is essential. If you work for an entertainment company, you should enjoy the movies, shows, and parks.

2. Understanding the context of your role within the company is important.

3. Passion for the company's output is a key factor for success.

Transcript

How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?

You appreciate the context of what you're doing for a company. I would hope that's the case. Who wants to go work for a company and not like what they're doing, or not like what the company does as an output?

If you work for an entertainment company, I hope you like the movies they make, the shows they produce, and the parks you can go to. Regardless of the function you work in, an appreciation for what the company does definitely goes a long way.

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