Job Description
Ready to make magic? We’re hiring for our 12-month undergraduate placement schemes. By undertaking an internship in one of our Social Media Marketing teams, you will help with designing and executing best-in-class social media activity, producing captivating content, and managing editorial calendars that bring our brands to life across The Walt Disney Company social media accounts. You’ll dive into content creation, copywriting, channel scheduling and performance analysis across a mix of social platforms which could include Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Threads and YouTube. You’ll also gain hands-on experience in tracking campaign performance, building insightful reports, working on influencer activations, as well as gaining exposure to paid media campaigns. You’ll collaborate with internal teams in the UK and globally, in addition to external agencies to ensure content is created to the highest quality with the relevant approvals. We have multiple internships available across different lines of business. By applying for this opportunity, you will be considered for all available opportunities outlined below. If you have any role preference(s), please note this in your cover letter. Disney Destinations International (DDI) Working across Disney’s travel brands to bring to life the experiences of Disneyland Paris (DLP), Walt Disney World Resort in Florida (WDW), and Disney Cruise Line (DCL) holidays. You will also align with supporting the fan site programmes and working closely with social media listening activities. Disney EMEA & UK Supporting the EMEA & UK social media and influencer team delivering campaigns for key Disney franchises. Contribute to the running of Disney’s master brand handles including; Disney UK, Disney Family UK and Disney Club UK across all platforms. You will work with all Disney departments to best optimise their content and campaigns for a UK audience. Disney+ Support the UK social media and influencer team in delivering standout campaigns across Disney Plus, collaborating with EMEA markets to share assets and shape creative content. Champion titles from UK Originals like Rivals and A Thousand Blows, to major US series including All’s Fair, Percy Jackson, Grey’s Anatomy, FX’s The Bear and Modern Family. National Geographic Support the EMEA social media team in delivering content across National Geographic channels, contributing to content planning, social listening, performance reporting and influencer activity. You'll work closely with the National Geographic Society and its Explorers to bring inspiring stories and discoveries to audiences across social platforms. Working within any of these teams will provide you with a brilliant foundation for a career in in Social Media Marketing. This is an office-based internship. 4 days working in the Hammersmith, London office with 1 day working from home (Monday or Friday). Eligibility Must be a second-year undergraduate student on a placement year course returning to study in Autumn 2028 Must have the right to work in the UK already in place Available to start working full time from June 2027 Interested in the area you are applying for, whether this is through your studies, experiences, extracurricular activities or a general interest About you Passionate about social media, with a sharp eye for emerging trends and platform innovations Proactive and highly motivated team player, with positive ‘can do’ attitude. Highly organised with strong attention to detail and 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 MS Office skills Some exposure to, or interest in, learning editing platforms (e.g. Canva, Adobe Photoshop, Final Cut, Premiere Pro etc.) Strong copywriting skills and attention to detail will be key to success in this role Strong desire to get involved, learn and grow to embrace and make the most of this opportunity. 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 MOSAIC, Disney PRIDE, our disability & neurodiversity focused group - ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group – TRUST Annual salary of £28,000 with 25 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays) Contractually enrolled into Disney’s workplace pension scheme 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 t