Level 4 Market Research Apprenticeships

Ready to make magic? We’re hiring for our Apprenticeships. Join The Walt Disney Company on a two-year Apprenticeship Programme where you will get the chance to work side‑by‑side with industry leaders while you study towards your apprenticeship qualification – Level 4 Market Research Apprentice.

Where you’ll work: This is an office‑based apprenticeship with 4 days a week in our Hammersmith (London) office and 1 day working from home (Monday or Friday).

Who can apply? You can apply if you:

• Have achieved, or are on track to achieve, two Cs or above at A Level (or equivalent)
• Have 5 GCSEs (grade 4–9) including Maths and English
• Have the right to work in the UK
• Can start in early September 2026

No previous experience is needed, just enthusiasm and curiosity!

About the Apprenticeship: As a Market Research Apprentice, you will help us understand our consumers and what they love, turning insights into stories the business can use to make decisions. You will be considered for a position in one of the following teams:

• Media Networks
• Brand & Franchise Management

By undertaking a role within either area, you will join a team grounded in our Disney values, acting with Integrity, welcoming everyone through Inclusion, embracing boundless Creativity, working together through Collaboration and caring deeply for our Community. You will support your team to deliver primary research projects (qualitative and quantitative) and present back your findings to a variety of teams, approaching your work in a way that reflects these values.

Media Networks: If you love TV, streaming, and keeping up with audience trends, the Media Networks Team could be your best fit. In this team, you will be responsible for:

• Looking at what audiences are watching on TV, video and streaming by understanding audience data and viewership patterns.
• Assisting with survey set‑up, collating feedback, and building reports to share actionable insights.
• Keeping up to date with the competitive environment and market landscape, particularly in areas that impact the kids, general entertainment, factual (documentaries), and sport viewing environment.
• Creating presentations which will be used to share research insights to the relevant teams such as programming and marketing.

Brand & Franchise Management: If you love Disney’s brands and franchises and are curious to dive deeper into how fans and families connect with them, a role in the Brand & Franchise Management Research Team would be an excellent opportunity for you. Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering insights on brand health and character engagement across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) for our key brands – Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic and Pixar.
• Using historical and trend‑ed data to identify growth opportunities across the business including Marketing, Studios, Consumer Products, Disney+ and General Entertainment.
• Collaborating with our Marketing teams to understand campaign performance and help improve future activity.
• Keeping up to date with market trends and competitor activity, especially in areas influencing families, general entertainment, and the retail landscape.

What we’re looking for: We don’t expect experience. We look for:

• Curiosity and willingness to learn
• Good communication
• Comfort with numbers
• Organisation and attention to detail
• Desire to build network to strengthen understanding of the business
• A passion for understanding people and what drives their behaviour
• Familiarity with Excel and PowerPoint and a desire to develop in this area

Why join Disney?

• A £25,000 annual salary and 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• 20% of your working hours dedicated to study towards your qualification
• Private medical insurance & dental care
• Free Park Entry: You will have the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for free
• Complimentary subscription to Disney+
• Disney Discounts: you are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort Food & Beverage and ticketing
• Employee Resource Groups – WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, PRIDE, our new disability & neurodiversity focused group – ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST

How to Apply: Review our Hints & Tips guide before you apply to set yourself up for success. You will need to apply with a CV and cover letter. 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 an Apprenticeship at Disney?
• What interests you about Market Research?
• Do you have a role preference?
• Why should Disney consider you for this Apprenticeship?

The Selection Process & Key Dates: Application deadline: Midnight on Thursday 5th March. Online skills‑based assessment: Once we have reviewed your application, you will be invited to complete a skills‑based online assessment stage to understand more about you and what you can bring to the role. Motivational Interview (20–30 mins via Teams): Taking place between mid‑March and early April. Assessment Day (at our office in Hammersmith): Likely to take place in early April and will include an interview, an immersive job‑relevant task and a collaborative group activity. Offer & Onboarding: The Apprenticeship starts in early September.

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.