Marketing and Events Internship: Autumn-Winter 2016

The Frontline Club is seeking an enthusiastic and ambitious intern to join our team from September through December 2016 to support marketing and administration of the events programme.

This position will be based in our Paddington, London office three days per week with a flexible schedule.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to attend all Frontline Club events during the duration of the internship including film screenings, talks and media making workshops.

This position is ideal for someone who is seeking career experience and learning opportunities in the fields of marketing, journalism and film while working part time.

Responsibilities:

-Managing marketing campaigns to promote upcoming talks, workshops and film screenings
-Answering phone calls and taking bookings through our online box office
-Researching opportunities to promote our events and workshop programme to young audiences
-Occasionally assisting with tech and audience support during evening events and workshops
-Dealing with general email enquiries related to upcoming events
-Assisting with event management for our Annual Journalism Awards on 27 October 2016
-Editing and publishing content on the website

Required:

-Bachelor’s degree or practical experience in journalism, marketing, cultural studies, political science or another relevant field
-Familiarity managing social media accounts for an organisation, including Instagram, Twitter and Facebook
-One work placement or previous position in an office setting
-Ability to communicate professionally via email and over the phone
-Demonstrated interest in journalism, documentary film or politics
-Willingness to adapt to new responsibilities when needed
-Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently

Beneficial but not required:

-Experience as an audience assistant for public events
-Experience public speaking
-Experience volunteering or interning for a charitable organisation
-Self-teaching attitude and interest in acquiring advice directly from experts in the fields of journalism, film and multimedia

The successful candidate will receive a weekly stipend of £120 and support in seeking employment after their internship has finished. The deadline for applications is midnight on Friday 2 September 2016.

To apply please send a CV and cover letter to Julianne Rooney at [email protected]