Undergraduate Placement Schemes (Internships)

Job Description

About the Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace representative of its audiences. They strive to create a thriving and inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. Disney actively works to build a team that values and respects diverse voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. They provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.

Job Description: Undergraduate Placement Schemes (Internships)

The Walt Disney Company is offering multiple undergraduate internship opportunities across various departments within its production teams. These internships provide a strong entry-level opportunity to begin a career in television development. Interns will work on-site four days a week.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a second-year undergraduate student enrolled in an industrial placement year course, 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.
• Must have a genuine interest in the specific internship area applied for.

Internship Areas:

Several internship opportunities exist across various teams:

• Animation: Two internships are available:
• Production Management Intern: Involved in the day-to-day management of original animated productions, from development to final delivery for Disney+.
• Creative Animation Intern: Works closely with executives, from pitch development to post-production, reviewing scripts, animatics, and animation for Disney+. Ideal for storytelling enthusiasts with an animation background.

• Disney+: Multiple opportunities are available within this growing streaming business:
• Creative Operations Intern: Coordinates approval processes for creative promotions across the EMEA region, ensuring project timelines are met.
• Content Intern: Oversees and evaluates content for Disney+ and competing services, updating internal trackers and presenting content highlights.
• Content Operations Intern: Oversees asset tracking for all EMEA releases and contributes to tool development improvements.

• Live Action and Original Productions: Supports the creation of original live-action series for Disney+ in the UK and EMEA. This role combines administrative and creative tasks, including reading submissions and scripts, supporting shows in development and production, and coordinating with various teams (production, marketing, programming).

• National Geographic: Opportunities span various aspects of documentary production, delivery, and promotion:
• Live Action Intern: Supports the production of original unscripted content, managing meetings, tracking milestones, and assisting with research and documentation.
• Programming Intern: Assists in creating monthly programming schedules, analyzes ratings data, and contributes to scheduling strategies and plans.
• Media Planning and Presentation Intern: Focuses on promotions and campaign planning for live TV channels, involving system management and strategy execution.
• Global Acquisitions Intern: Works with international producers and distributors, gaining experience in deal negotiation, pitches, and strategic thinking.
• NG Promotions Production Intern: Oversees promotional material, managing voiceover and graphics bookings, quality checks, and international delivery.
• NG Asset Management Intern: Supervises assets for campaigns (episodes, scripts, artwork, promos), utilizing Photoshop for on-demand platform images and newsletters.

• Post-Production Operations: Supports the on-site post-production facility, monitoring quality control, supporting the delivery of broadcast-quality shows, and liaising with creative teams and other business areas.

Required Skills and Qualities:

• Strong curiosity about the TV and Film industry.
• Attention to detail and ability to work well under pressure.
• Professional and mature communication skills across various levels.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and handle administrative duties.
• Strong MS Office skills.

Desired Potential:

• Building relationships and effective communication.
• Driving results.
• Strategic thinking.
• Inspiring creativity and innovation.
• Exhibiting professional excellence.

Benefits:

• £23,500 annual salary.
• 25 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays).
• On-the-job training and companywide learning and development initiatives.
• Real responsibility and teamwork within a supportive environment.
• Access to a large intern community and employee resource groups.
• Discounts on Disney products, resort food & beverage, and ticketing.
• Access to free support services (Unmind mental wellbeing app).
• Eye care and flu vouchers.

Application Process:

Applicants should submit a CV and a 400-word cover letter addressing why they chose Disney, the chosen internship, and why they should be considered. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.