A galaxy far, far away with Brant Harvey

This article was originally published on RMIT Launchpad.

Imagine working at The Walt Disney Company – before you have even graduated.

What is considered a dream for many was Brant Harvey’s reality during the third year of his business degree at RMIT when he scored a coveted internship with one of the world’s most successful entertainment companies.

“I lucked out,” he laughed. “I honestly could not believe it when I got that initial role with a company and brand I grew up admiring so much.”

Looking at his impressive resume, one would know it took more than luck however.

The amicable all-rounder started out as a marketing strategy intern within the Studios division and has since progressed through the company. Over the past seven and half years, Brant has held roles in film marketing, partnership management and product category management, working across each of the company’s four key brands: Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars.

“Disney is really good about moving people around,” Brant explained. “The company sees the value in having its cast members experience and grow from the different areas of the business locally and globally.”

Today, Brant is the Franchise Marketing Manager for Lucasfilm, managing the Star Wars brand across all areas of The Walt Disney Company to Australian and New Zealand consumers. With a key strategic focus on brand management, partnerships, events, communications, creative and fan relations, Brant’s role is broad and ever-changing.

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