Level 4 Market Research Apprenticeships

Job ID 10142271 Location London, United Kingdom Business The Walt Disney Company (EMEA) Date posted Feb. 04, 2026

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Job Summary:

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. By submitting your application for this opportunity, you will be considered for a position in one of the following teams:

1) Media Networks

2) Brand & Franchise Management

By undertaking a role within either area, you will be joining 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.

We strongly encourage you to read the below descriptions of each role carefully, reflect on what team would suit you best, and be prepared to explain your reasoning in your cover letter. A role preference isn’t a final decision; it simply helps us understand what interests you.

Media Networks

If you love TV, streaming, and keeping up with audience trends, the Media Networks Team could be your best fit. Join the team that builds an understanding of Disney’s TV channel audiences, such as Disney Channel, National Geographic, STAR, ESPN, across the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).

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.

You will support the Research Manager in the development, delivery, and analysis of research projects. 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 trended 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, Disney 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: https://disneycasting.net/kenexa/profintern/Apprentice_Hints_and_Tips.pdf

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? Feel free to mention a particular area of The Walt Disney Company that appeals to you, we’d especially love to hear about your passion for our brands and/or TV and streaming content.

What interests you about Market Research? Do you have a role preference? We’d love to know what you’re passionate about.

Why should Disney consider you for this Apprenticeship? Remember we are looking for curiosity and passion for forging a career path in the media & entertainment industry.

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. You will be given a week to complete this.
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. The interview and assessment activities are designed to be friendly, supportive, and accessible for people with no prior experience.
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.

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.

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About The Walt Disney Company (EMEA):

Disney EMEA aims to drive growth, innovation and brand affinity across an extremely diverse collection of countries with a team of over 6,000 employees operating in 59 markets with offices in 29 countries.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with The Walt Disney Company Limited, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (EMEA).

The Walt Disney Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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