Communications Intern (SS23STCI3)

A Cultural Communications Company is looking for an Intern to join their team for 12 weeks. With the possibility to become permanent.

• Job Reference: SS23STCI3
• Start date: July - August 2023 (Flexible date) 
• Salary: London Living Wage 
• Who can apply: School leaver, Undergraduates (current university students) and Graduates
• Duration of internship: 12 weeks 
• Internship format: In-office (Hybrid)
• Office location: London

Summary 

The Communications Intern is accountable for delivering on their client campaigns to achieve the expected results, including excellent administrative and communicative skills - both verbal and written, with the ability to manage upwards, meet and manage deadlines, draft and distribute press materials, liaise with the media and facilitate press requests, and contribute to the organisation of client events, among other essential tasks.

What you’ll be doing…

Client Campaigns

• Collaborates with their wider team to help deliver excellent, creative campaigns including optimum coverage results for all their clients, in order to add value and maintain an effective working relationship with their clients

Account Administration

• Manages the day-to-day administration of their client accounts, and delivers on their agreed outcomes to ensure their accounts run efficiently
• Regularly communicates with their clients, including sharing the clipping, tracking and reporting of press coverage in a timely fashion - the all-important campaign results and coordinates and books in client meetings, and takes/circulates minutes as appropriate, to ensure

Office / Team Responsibilities

• Attends client and industry events in an official capacity to help build out their networks and develop their knowledge of the sector

Essential skills / experience 

• You do not need to have direct PR and Communications experience but it would be a bonus if you do
• With high possibility to become permanent staff at the company
• Knowledge of the media and digital communications landscape
• Ability to adapt and be flexible in an agile environment, working on multiple clients and internal projects
• An educational background in contemporary art history or communications would be desirable
• Passion for the important role arts and culture play in enriching our lives
• Proven communication skills, written and spoken
• Proven attention to detail
• Collaborative team player with a willingness and enthusiasm to learn
• with the possibility to become permanent

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How to apply 

Please apply with a CV and cover letter (no longer than 250 words) explaining your interest in the position, any relevant experience or transferable skills you may have that makes you suitable for the role. Please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected] 

Please add your full name and the job reference in the subject line. Applications submitted without a full name and job reference will not be considered. 

Job Reference Number: SS23STCI3

For candidates shortlisted for an interview and moved on to the next stage of the recruitment process, if available, further information will be provided about the internship opportunity and the name of the employer will be revealed so further research and preparation can be done.