Mayor of London – Media, Marketing & Digital Communications Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Internship x 3

The Mayor of London Media & Marketing Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Internship is a diversity initiative aimed at students from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic communities who are interested in pursuing a career in PR, marketing or digital communications.

Job Overview

This is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the high-profile work of the press office, marketing and digital communications teams for the Mayor of London. You’ll gain in-depth experience of working in a fast-paced press office, delivering campaigns and engaging with Londoners via a range of digital platforms.

You’ll develop essential skills, from writing press releases, dealing with journalists and managing media events to planning creative marketing campaigns and developing content for City Hall’s social media channels. The internship will provide a supportive environment to learn and hone your skills, including internal and external training opportunities.

You’ll need excellent communication skills, the ability to manage your time effectively and work as part of a team. We’re looking for candidates with real enthusiasm who can demonstrate an interest in media, PR and marketing and are committed to developing a career in these industries.

Entry requirements

You must be an undergraduate or recent graduate of Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic origin (defined as having some African, African-Caribbean, Asian or other non-white heritage, or a combination of the above)
On track to receive, or have already received, a 2:2 in any degree; or have no more than one year’s paid experience in media, PR, marketing or other related field.

Duration and start date

There internship will commence in September 2023 and will be for a duration of 11 months.

Location

This role will be based at City Hall, in the Royal Docks (Kamal Chunchie Way, London, E16 1ZE). GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office.

How to apply

Please read the JOB DESCRIPTION and PERSON SPECIFICATION

Supporting Statement
Applicants are asked to address 3 specific questions in this part of the application form:

• Why you are interested in the internship, what you hope to gain from it? (up to 250 words)
• What do you know about the role of the Mayor of London and can you name a marketing or PR campaign that City Hall has run over the last 12 months that has impressed you and why? (up to 300 words)
• What makes you a great candidate for this role? Please refer to the ‘skills and experience required’ section of the job description? (up to 450 words)

Purpose of the Scheme

The Greater London Authority’s Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic Media & Marketing internship scheme is a diversity initiative targeted at students and recent graduates of Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic origin (defined as having some African, African-Caribbean, Asian or heritage other than White, or a combination of the above). These groups are under-represented regionally, and nationally, in PR which is why this scheme was created (in accordance with s.158 of the Equality Act 2010).

Inclusive Employer

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. In addition to a good salary package, we offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme.

Questions and further details

If you have a question about the role, please contact Samantha.Hart@london.gov.uk or a question about the application process, please email glarecruitment@engageats.co.uk.

All applications for this vacancy must be submitted via our online recruitment system.