Public Relations and Communications Placement

Public Relations and Communications Internship

Job Summary: Ready to make magic? We’re hiring for our 12-month undergraduate placement schemes. By undertaking an internship in one of our PR and Communications teams, you will be involved with a wide range of duties, from taking ownership of influencer and media research to maintaining the calendar of events and helping to coordinate PR campaigns. You will also gain exposure to managing media queries, press releases and events. You will assist in ensuring The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates is portrayed and communicated to the world in a positive and honest light. We have multiple internships available across different lines of business. By applying for this opportunity, you will be considered for one of the below areas. If you have a particular preference, please note this in your cover letter.

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

• Must be a second-year undergraduate student on a placement year course returning to study in Autumn 2027
• Must have 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 prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and undertake various administrative duties
• Strong MS 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 £28,000 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

Interested? Before applying we would strongly encourage you to read our hints and tips here: so you can set yourself up for success and learn about the recruitment process. You will need to apply with your CV and cover letter via the link on this page. Please note, applications without a cover letter will not be considered. For your cover letter we will be looking for approximately 400 words and looking to understand the following areas: Why have you chosen Disney? Why have you chosen this internship? Why should Disney consider you for this internship? This deadline for applications is Midnight 27th October 2025 , however we encourage early applications. Please only apply for one Internship across The Walt Disney Company. By applying for this opportunity, you may be considered for other roles that align with your interests and skillset. Once we have received your application, we will be in contact within 14 days to let you know more about the blended online assessment. 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 the necessary accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive all benefits of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

How to apply

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