By Jessica Povey and Richa Jain
Creative Internships at Grayling
Closing Date: 27 May 2024
Salary: £24,600
Location: London and Manchester
Do you have a passion for creativity? Ready to learn essential skills for a marketing and communications career in publishing? Grayling, a global PR and Communications company, are searching for two Creative Interns, one Design and Content Intern and one Social and Digital Intern to join them for a two-month period in the summer.
These internships will be involved with the Grayling creative team in design and social media marketing. Your main duties will depend on the type of internship but for Creative Interns you will be supporting the team in developing and executing ideas across multiple platforms (for existing and new clients), participating in weekly brainstorming sessions, monitoring news and trends whilst keeping on top of industry campaigns.
You should have a keen interest in marketing, a good understanding of media and an idea of the stories that you want to write about. Communication is vital; your written and spoken communications should be superb. Grayling wants you to be brimming with new ideas and able to demonstrate an understanding of digital tools that can enhance their creative work.
The successful Social and Digital Intern will be crafting, writing and managing social media content across multiple platforms and incorporating this with other digital media marketing techniques to engage audiences. You will also be expected to analyse digital metrics to gauge success and identify needed improvements. For this internship, Grayling is looking for someone with a natural interest in social media, a basic understanding of developing content and a creative mindset.
Design and Content Interns will be assisting with the design of digital assets, including social media graphics, brochures and campaign visuals, ensuring brand consistency throughout. You will be learning to translate client needs and branding strategies into design strategies. There is a mentorship scheme with this internship which will see you take part in workshops to hone your technical and artistic ability. For this position, you need to be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and have a strong visual aesthetic skill with excellent attention to detail. You should be prepared to collaborate and show this by submitting a portfolio demonstrating your design capabilities with your application.
The internships will begin 1 July 2024. There are two Creative Intern positions, one in each of the Manchester and London offices. In addition, the Social and Digital intern will be based in Manchester and the Design and Content Intern will be based in London. All positions are hybrid roles working three days in-office.
For further information click here to apply via Creative Access.
Operations Assistant at 59 Productions (Parental Leave Cover)
Closing Date: 28 May 2024
Salary: £28,500–£32,500
Location: London
59 Productions is a globally recognized design company renowned for its multidisciplinary approach. They offer a wide range of expertise to projects across various domains like story consultancy, production, creative direction, spatial design and more.
The Operations Assistant holds a crucial role in creating a positive studio atmosphere and ensuring the smooth functioning of day-to-day operations within the core team. The candidate will provide support across operations, HR and finance functions, with opportunities to contribute to company-wide initiatives such as Sustainability, Belonging & Inclusion and Universal Design. This position suits someone eager to learn and contribute to the diverse spectrum of 59's endeavours, offering introductory support for the company's renowned design projects. The ideal candidate should display high motivation, exceptional organisational skills and a keen instinct, thriving in a creative and often fast-paced environment while maintaining meticulous attention to detail. Effective communication, adaptability and teamwork are important, as the role involves interaction with a varied and industry-leading project portfolio.
Essential skills also include proficiency in admin tasks, meticulous attention to detail and experience in scheduling and multitasking in deadline-driven environments. Desirable qualifications cover experience in creative industries, office coordination, HR platform maintenance, Customer Relationship Management tools, database usage and familiarity with financial processes.
Full-time on-site presence at the studio is required, with flexibility considered on a case-by-case basis. For more information and to apply, click here.
Editorial intern at Financial Times Weekend Magazine (three months)
Closing Date: 27 May 2024
Salary: London Living Wage
Location: London
Financial Times Weekend Magazine is looking for aspiring journalists to get on board for an enriching journey into the realms of news, lifestyle and culture. FT Weekend Magazine caters to a well-informed, global audience. The magazine prides itself on championing long-form journalism in an era where it's increasingly scarce.
The editorial team is seeking an enthusiastic Editorial Intern to contribute to this vibrant environment. In this role, the intern will undertake a variety of tasks, including fact-checking, proofreading, social media management, research and administrative duties. Throughout the internship, candidates will gain invaluable experience in fact-checking articles, crafting engaging social media posts and refining headline-creation skills. They will learn to work under deadlines, shoulder individual responsibilities, and succeed as part of a collaborative team.
Applicants with a proven interest in journalism are encouraged to apply, with examples of written work requested. While prior work experience or qualifications in journalism are advantageous, they are not essential. A passion for storytelling, coupled with a keen eye for detail and a willingness to learn, are the key attributes sought in potential candidates!
The internship offers a salary in line with the London Living Wage. For information, please click here.