Level 4 Public Relations & Communications Assistant Apprenticeship

Ready to make magic? We’re hiring for our Apprenticeships.

During this Apprenticeship at Disney+, you will get the chance to work side-by-side with industry leaders while you study towards your apprenticeship qualification - Level 4 Public Relations & Communications. You will gain valuable skills working within one of the strongest families of brands on a global scale while building lasting connections. Imagine that!

Working across both Disney+ and Media Networks, you will have an essential role in helping the team devise and implement creative communications campaigns to drive audiences to our programming, platforms, and brands.

Working closely with our PR Coordinator, Intern and Publicists, your role will play an integral part within the team with support for the delivery of key press materials, assets, and the day-to-day press office management for Disney+.

As a Public Relations and Communications Apprentice, you will be involved in a wide range of duties which could include supporting the team in research, maintaining the calendar of events, and managing ad-hoc projects throughout your Apprenticeship.

This Apprenticeship will develop your communication, stakeholder management and time management skills to start your career in Public Relations and Communications as well as obtaining the Level 4 Public Relations and Communications qualification.

This Apprenticeship will provide a fantastic springboard for your future career.

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. We are committed to building a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

This opportunity is based in Disney's Hammersmith Office and will require you to be on-site four days per week.

Eligibility

• Must have achieved or be on target to achieve two C’s or above at A Levels or equivalent by September 2023

• Must have achieved 5 grades 4 - 9 at GCSE (C or above) including Maths and English

• Must have the right to work in the UK already in place

• Must be available to start the apprenticeship in September 2023

About you

This is an Apprenticeship, so we are looking for potential and we do not expect you to have all the skills and knowledge related to the role. We want to see your enthusiasm, eagerness to learn on the job and commitment to your apprenticeship studies. The ideal candidate will have:

• A passion to start a career in PR and/or Communications

• Attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure

• Ability to communicate with people at all levels in a professional and mature manner

• Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and undertake various administrative duties

• You think creatively and bring a ‘can do’ solutions-based attitude to tasks

• An ability and willingness to take on new and different challenges

• Strong MS Office or Mac skills

In addition to this, we will be looking for competency in the following areas:

• Builds Relationship & Communicates Effectively

• Drives Results

• Thinks Strategically

• Inspires Creativity & Innovation

• Exhibits Professional Excellence

Why should you join us?

• Develop your workplace skills and experience and help build the foundations of your future career

• You’ll study towards the Level 4 Public Relations & Communications Assistant Apprenticeship

• Annual salary of £21,000 with 25 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays)

• This programme is 18 months long

• 20% of your working hours will be allocated to study time for your Apprenticeship

• Support from our trusted training provider

• 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

Interested?

Before applying we would strongly encourage you to read our hints and tips so you can set yourself up for success and learn more about the recruitment process. Please check out our guide here: https://disneycasting.net/kenexa/profintern/Apprentice_Hints_and_Tips.pdf

Please note, applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Please upload both your CV and Cover Letter when you are prompted to upload a CV on the application form.

For your cover letter we will be looking for approximately 400 words and looking to understand the following areas:

1. Why have you chosen Disney?

2. Why have you chosen this Apprenticeship?

3. Why should Disney consider you for this Apprenticeship?

Please only apply to one Apprenticeship position. We offer several Apprenticeship opportunities across our business and if appropriate we will consider you for all relevant opportunities when you apply.

The application deadline is Midnight 17th March however, if we receive a high volume of applications we may close the role before this date, therefore we strongly advise you to apply early.

Should you need to reach out to us regarding potential support in the recruitment process, for example to discuss what adjustments you might require, then please drop us an email in advance to Recruitment.London@disney.com and we will happily pick up a conversation on this.