Level 4 Market Research Apprenticeships

Disney; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company in the UK seeks individuals for roles in audience research and brand management. The successful candidates will analyze viewing trends and deliver insights on brand engagement for Disney franchises. The role offers a £25,000 annual salary, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and opportunities for study. Ideal applicants should have good communication skills, a desire to learn, and a passion for understanding audiences.

Benefits

£25,000 annual salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

20% of working hours dedicated to study

Private medical insurance & dental care

Free Park Entry

Complimentary Disney+ subscription

Employee Resource Groups

Qualifications

• Two Cs or above at A Level (or equivalent) or on track to achieve.
• Five GCSEs (grade 4-9) including Maths and English.
• No previous experience required; enthusiasm and curiosity are valued.

Responsibilities

• Analyze audience viewing patterns for Disney channels.
• Assist with survey set-up and report findings.
• Deliver insights on brand health for Disney franchises.

Skills

Good communication

Curiosity and willingness to learn

Comfort with numbers

Organization and attention to detail

Passion for understanding people

Familiarity with Excel

Familiarity with PowerPoint

Education

Two Cs or above at A Level (or equivalent)

Five GCSEs (grade 4-9) including Maths and English

Job description

Overview

By undertaking a role within either area, you will join a team grounded in Disney values: Integrity, Inclusion, Creativity, Collaboration and Community. You will support your team to deliver primary research projects (qualitative and quantitative) and present findings to various teams, reflecting these values. Please read the descriptions below to determine which team suits you best and be prepared to explain your reasoning in your cover letter.

Media Networks

If you love TV, streaming, and audience trends, the Media Networks Team could be your best fit. This team builds an understanding of Disney\'s TV channel audiences (e.g., Disney Channel, National Geographic, STAR, ESPN) across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Key responsibilities include:

• Analyze what audiences are watching on TV, video and streaming by understanding audience data and viewership patterns.
• Assist with survey set-up, collate feedback, and build reports to share actionable insights.
• Keep up to date with the competitive environment and market landscape, especially in areas affecting kids, general entertainment, factual (documentaries), and sport viewing.
• Create presentations to share research insights with relevant teams such as programming and marketing.

Brand & Franchise Management

If you love Disney\'s brands and franchises and want to explore how fans and families connect with them, this role in the Brand & Franchise Management Research Team is an excellent opportunity. You will support the Research Manager in the development, delivery, and analysis of research projects. Key responsibilities include:

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

Requirements

• Two Cs or above at A Level (or equivalent) or on track to achieve.
• Five GCSEs (grade 4-9) including Maths and English.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Available to start in early September 2026.
• No previous experience required; enthusiasm and curiosity are valued. Focus on:
  • Curiosity and willingness to learn
  • Good communication
  • Comfort with numbers
  • Organization and attention to detail
  • Desire to build a network to strengthen understanding of the business
  • Passion for understanding people and what drives their behaviour
  • Familiarity with Excel and PowerPoint and a desire to develop in this area

Equal Opportunity and Accommodations

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce representative of our audiences, 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 provide accommodations to participate in the application or interview process and to perform essential job functions; please contact us to request accommodations.

Benefits

• A £25,000 annual salary and 25 days\' holiday plus bank holidays
• 20% of working hours dedicated to study towards your qualification
• Private medical insurance & dental care
• Free Park Entry for you and your family/friends
• Complimentary Disney+ subscription
• Disney Discounts on designated products, resort F&B and ticketing
• Employee Resource Groups: WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, ENABLED (disability & neurodiversity), TRUST