This magical internship programme offers the chance to build real experience within one of the world’s most recognised entertainment companies. You’ll join a team that helps bring stories to life for global audiences while developing practical skills that will support your future career. With opportunities across creative, commercial, operational, and technical areas, the programme provides direct exposure to a large international business and the people who shape its work every day.
About Disney
During our 12-month internship programme, you will have a fantastic opportunity to supplement your university degree with a work placement in one of our world-class business functions. Whether you cultivate relationships with clients in sales, lend your analytical expertise to finance, or harness your creative talents in products and licensing, you’ll help us create stories that are truly remarkable.
As part of your 12-month internship, you will get access to the Disney Intern Development Programme – a curated learning pathway for interns incorporating on-demand, instructor-led, and project-based learning elements designed to support you and your development as a Disney Intern.
Our invaluable 12-month internship scheme will put your education to work and give you the cutting-edge skills and experience to build your future career. We’ll train you and give you every opportunity – the rest is up to you.
The Role
Applications open October 2025. The 12-month internship programme begins Summer 2026. Candidates must be able to work in our Hammersmith, London office, on-site four days per week, and must have the right to work in the UK.
Internship opportunities include:
- Website Production Internship
- Product Buying and Licensing Internship
- Production and Media Operations Internship
- Broadcast Technology and Operations Internship
- Fashion & Home Product Design and Development Internship
- Hardlines Product Design & Development Internship
To be eligible for the internship programme you must meet the below criteria: Undergraduate returning to full-time education in Autumn 2027; available to start working full-time in June 2026; the right to work in the UK; interested in the area you’re applying to whether this is through your studies, experiences or extra-curricular activities; candidates must be able to work in our Hammersmith, London office, on-site four days per week.
Disney UK interns take on real responsibility and contribute ideas and projects that have a real impact. Managers will get in contact between November and January to discuss your application in further detail, following a blended online assessment.
Company Culture
Interns join a support network and community of over 150 interns across the company. Belonging Employee Resource Groups are available to join and support, including WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, ENABLED, and the Mental Health & Wellbeing Group – TRUST.
Intern feedback highlights the community, learning, and opportunities available. Interns describe contributing ideas from day one, managing real projects, and accessing events, development activities, and networking opportunities throughout the year.
Benefits and Perks
Disney Internships UK benefits include:
- Annual Salary: £28,000
- 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
- Discount on designated Disney products, resort food and beverage and ticketing
- Access to Unmind wellbeing resources
- Employee Assistance Programme available 24 hours a day, seven days a week
- Opportunity to select eye care, flu vouchers and season ticket loan
- Professional development through companywide learning and development initiatives
- Constructive on-the-job training and real responsibility from day one
Requirements
To be eligible for the internship programme you must meet the below criteria:
- Undergraduate returning to full-time education in Autumn 2027
- Available to start working full-time in June 2026
- The right to work in the UK
- Interested in the area you’re applying to whether this is through your studies, experiences or extra-curricular activities
- Able to work in our Hammersmith, London office, on-site four days per week
If you are motivated by one of these business areas and want to be part of the Disney 12-month Internship Programme, we encourage you to apply and be part of the story.
