National Geographic Marketing Internship

Ready to make magic? We’re hiring for our 12-month undergraduate placement schemes.

By joining the National Geographic (Nat Geo) brand, you will collaborate with a team of marketing professionals focusing on the TV brand across our UK and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and African) markets. You will help the team to enhance awareness, affinity and viewership for our linear TV channels. During the 12-month placement, you will actively contribute to discussions on marketing strategy and campaign planning, whilst building the foundations of a successful marketing career. 

You’ll 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. These values shape how we work and how we support one another every day.

There are two internships on offer within this remit. By applying for this internship, you will be considered for both opportunities. If you have a preference, please state this in your cover letter.

Marketing Intern

You’ll collaborate with teams across research, programming, creative, production, social, and communications to bring Nat Geo’s TV campaigns to life in the UK and across EMEA markets. From campaign strategy decks and creative briefs to CRM comms to engage our key partners Virgin Media and Sky, you’ll play a hands-on role in shaping how audiences discover and experience our content. You’ll get to know the whole marketing mix, learn about the nuances of marketing within in the TV & Entertainment industry, and connect with colleagues and clients in the field. The role grows with you, so if you prove yourself, there are many opportunities for growth and responsibility.  

Social Media Internship

You’ll be an integral part of the team, getting hands-on experience across the full breadth of social. You’ll play a key role in planning and scheduling content, supporting quarterly performance reporting, and contributing to social listening and research projects. You’ll also have the opportunity to get involved in influencer content, newsletters and market updates across EMEA, developing both your creative and analytical skills as part of a collaborative, mission-driven team. A key part of your role will be taking ownership of our relationships with the National Geographic Society and its Explorers. You’ll work closely with them to uncover new opportunities, coordinate content and bring their incredible stories and expertise to life across our channels.

Working within either of these roles will provide you with a brilliant foundation in marketing as well as insight into the National Geographic business.

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

• Strong interest and passion for marketing
• Attention to detail with a good eye for captivating marketing materials
• Good copywriter with the ability to communicate clearly through their writing
• Problem solver who aims to seek out the answer before asking the question
• Ability to communicate with people at all levels in a professional and mature manner
• Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and organise their workload
• Strong MS Office skills, Photoshop is a plus
• Strong desire to get involved, learn and grow to embrace and make the most of this opportunity.
• Ability to connect with people at all levels in a professional and mature manner

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 to select eye care and flu vouchers

Interested?

Before applying, we would strongly encourage you to read our hints and tips here: https://disneycasting.net/kenexa/profintern/Candidate_Hints_and_Tips.pdf 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 combine your CV and cover letter into one file and upload it when prompted to submit your resume. 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 20th October 2026.

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.

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

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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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