Consumer Research & Insights Intern
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Job Description
About the Company:
The Walt Disney Company is a global entertainment giant. This internship is offered across several of Disney’s business lines within the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region. These lines include: Cross-company Brand & Franchise, Disney+, Media Networks (Disney Kids Channels, National Geographic & Star), Disney & ESPN Advertising, Content Development & Licensing, Studios, and Consumer Products. Disney is committed to diversity and inclusion, aiming for a workforce representative of its audiences. They offer various employee resource groups and support services for employees.
Job Description: Consumer Research & Insights Internship
This is a paid undergraduate placement (industrial placement year) internship within Disney’s EMEA region. The internship lasts one year and requires an on-site presence four days per week.
Responsibilities:
• Data Gathering, Analysis, and Insight Generation: The intern will assist in collecting, verifying, and analyzing data to provide actionable insights. This involves collaborating with both internal Disney teams and external agencies.
• Support for Business Strategies: Insights generated will inform and support marketing, content, business, and social media strategies across various Disney business lines.
• Data Quality Assurance: The intern plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality and usability of data.
• Data-Driven Recommendations: The intern will contribute to the creation of actionable recommendations based on data analysis.
• Administrative Duties: The role includes various administrative tasks and prioritization of workload to meet deadlines.
Focus Areas (Varying by Specific Role):
While all roles share common ground, some emphasize Consumer Research, others Data Analytics and Operations, and some combine both. Applicants can express their preference in their cover letter.
Eligibility:
• Must be a second-year undergraduate student participating in an industrial placement year program, returning to studies in Autumn 2026.
• Must have the legal right to work in the UK.
• Must be available to start full-time work in June 2025.
• Strong interest in the chosen area of the internship.
Required Skills & Qualities:
• Strong curiosity about research, insights, or analytics.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to manage workload effectively under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for professional collaboration at all levels.
• Strong organizational skills, including task prioritization and deadline adherence.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Potential in the following areas: Relationship building & communication, results-driven approach, strategic thinking, creative innovation, and professional excellence.
Benefits:
• Compensation: Annual salary of £23,500, plus 25 days’ holiday (and bank holidays).
• Professional Development: On-the-job training, company-wide learning and development opportunities.
• Experience: Real responsibilities within a global business environment, contributing to a supportive team.
• Networking: Access to a large intern community and employee resource groups (WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, ENABLED, TRUST).
• Discounts & Perks: Discounts on Disney products, resort food & beverage, and ticketing.
• Employee Support: Access to free mental wellbeing app (Unmind), eye care and flu vouchers.
