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PR & Communications Work Placement

Listing ID: 1618474

PR & Communications Work Placement

Type of Position: Internship / Work Placement
Company / Organisation / Artist Name: Disney
Location: South West London, London, UK
Length of Internship / Placement: 12 months
Hours: Full Time
Start Date: June 2026
Reference Number: 10133262
Salary / Wage: £28,000
Twitter Handle: @
Deadline: 26th October 2025
Ad Expires In: 2 weeks 3 days
About: 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.

Ready to make magic? We’re hiring for our undergraduate placement schemes.

We have a range of internship opportunities available across Disney's businesses. Whatever the remit you will be involved in a wide range of duties which could include supporting the team in PR based research, maintaining the PR calendar of events and managing ad-hoc projects throughout the year. You will assist in ensuring the Disney brand is portrayed and communicated to the world in a positive and honest light. This internship will develop your communication, stakeholder management and time management skills.

If you have a preference, please note this in your cover letter.

Working in this remit will provide a phenomenal springboard for your future career.

Please note, as you progress through the recruitment journey, further details will be sent for the specific internship you will be considered for in the Public Relations and Communications area.

This role will require you to be onsite 4 days a week.

Disney Destinations International (DDI)

In this internship, you will gain extensive experience of the processes and standards within a leading travel company – delivering key initiatives and programmes across PR to promote Disneyland Paris, Walt Disney World and Disney Cruise Line across the UK and Ireland. You will gain experience of the PR disciplines and strategy within the marketing processes.

The Walt Disney Studios

Internships in this area will support with the publicity campaigns across theatrical releases into cinema and Disney+ streaming releases across Disney’s production studios ranging from Walt Disney Animation Studios, Disney Live Action, Pixar, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios and Searchlight Pictures.

We have multiple internships available across The Walt Disney Studios. You will either be overseeing the coordinating publicity efforts, including working on the planning and events of Studio releases across the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) region, or you will be specifically working with the UK Publicity team on publicity campaigns for cinema, streaming and lifecycle releases in the UK.

Internal Communications

Step into the heart of employee engagement at The Walt Disney Company, EMEA as an intern on our Internal Communications team. This is your opportunity to gain hands-on experience with how a global organisation informs, inspires, and connects its people across the region.

You’ll help bring our stories to life – through creative office activations for shows like The Bear and Rivals, and movies such as Toy Story 5 and Avengers: Doomsday, engaging events and compelling content for our internal channels (think stories, newsletters, video, and more). You’ll also support leadership communications ensuring important messages resonate across teams.

This internship offers an opportunity to be at the heart of the business and to see how internal storytelling shapes company culture, reflects our values, celebrates our people, and keeps employees aligned with strategic priorities. If you’re curious, collaborative, and passionate about communications, come be part of the team that helps make Disney a great place to work.

Corporate Communications

Join the dynamic corporate communications team at The Walt Disney Company and get a front-row seat to the world of strategic communications and stakeholder engagement across EMEA.

As a corporate communications intern, you’ll be part of our dynamic press office, supporting high-impact communications plans that shape public perception and brand. You’ll write engaging stories for our corporate website and LinkedIn, contribute to strategic campaigns such as A Disney Wish that works with charity, Make-A-Wish UK and collaborate with teams across the business to tell the wider story of The Walt Disney Company. This role offers hands-on experience in corporate storytelling and reputation management, making it ideal for someone eager to learn how a global company communicates with the world.

Disney Consumer Products (DCP)

DCP brings Disney brands, stories and characters to life through industry leading products and retail experiences. It is the division that produces anything you can physically buy, from apparel to video games, books, toys and beyond. The team works with licensees and retailers to produce and sell Disney products, as well as working with our owned and operated retail function, Disney Store.

You will support the DCP PR & Communications Team in developing consumer-facing news generating campaigns and events that drive sales of our licensed product; engaging with to trade audiences about our campaigns, partnerships and business plans; and engaging Disney employees about Disney Consumer Products’ role in the broader Walt Disney Company ecosystem.

Disney+

You will support the PR operations of the best TV shows in the world, across Disney+ and Media Networks (FOX, National Geographic & WILD) across the UK and EMEA.

You will play an essential role in communications campaigns to drive audiences to watch our range of TV shows - from smash-hits such as Rivals, Paradise, The Bear and Alien: Earth to beloved classics such as Grey’s Anatomy and Modern Family. You will support the delivery of key press materials, assets, and the day-to-day press office management for Disney+.

Working within any of these teams will provide you with a brilliant foundation in PR and Communications in a world-leading media and entertainment business.

Please note, as you progress through the recruitment journey, further details will be sent for the specific Internship you will be considered for.

This is an office-based internship. 4 days working in the Hammersmith, London office with 1 day working from home (Monday or Friday).

Eligibility:

  • A second-year undergraduate student on a placement year course returning to study in Autumn 2027
  • The right to work in the UK already in place
  • Available to start working full-time from June 2026
  • Interested in the area you are applying for, whether this is through your studies, experiences, extracurricular activities or a general interest

About You:

  • A strong curiosity in PR and communications and your preferred business area
  • Attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure
  • Ability to connect with people at all levels in a professional and mature manner
  • Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and undertake various administrative duties
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills

The Perks:

  • Develop your workplace skills and experience to help build the foundations of your future career
  • Constructive on-the-job training as well as companywide learning and development initiatives
  • Learn how decisions and actions are made within a global business environment
  • Tackle real responsibility and become an essential part of an encouraging team
  • Have the support and network of a large community of interns
  • Access to join and support our Employee Resource Groups ranging from WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, our disability & neurodiversity focused group - ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group – TRUST
  • Annual salary of £23,500 with 25 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays)
  • Discounts & Perks: You are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort food & beverage and ticketing
  • Access to free support services including Unmind, the mental wellbeing app
  • Opportunity to select eye care and flu vouchers

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.


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