TASTE Communications Ltd - PR Internship (Food & Drink)

Job description

3 Month Internship @ TASTE PR - IMMEDIATE START - £1,275 per month - plus commuting expenses (London Zone 6 or nearer) - Office location Stratford, moving to Central London Spring/Summer 2019
We're a booming independent agency bang in the heart of the UK's food and drink scene and we're looking to recruit the next wave of TASTE superstars to take us to the next level.
We use paid internships to help us identify who those might be: there's always something to be done, no matter what experience you've had, and it's a really good way for everyone involved (i.e. you and us) to get to know each other, and for you to see if the industry is for you. And, at the end of it, all being well, there'll be a permanent role here for you as PR Executive (starting salary, £20,600 pa).
You'll be smart: quick thinking and emotionally intelligent. You'll be hungry: to learn, to move up and, well, to eat. You'll be interested in making stories happen: through writing or film or photo, on social media and by understanding what the world is reading, watching and listening. And you'll make things happen: by not taking no for an answer, by being positive and cheerful, and by being a natural born problem solver.

Everything else we can teach you; just bring yourself.

Responsibilities:
Your main responsibility will be to act as the team assistant and support. Duties may include:
Desk research into media, influencers, trends or other
Drafting copy for releases, blogs or newsletters
Monitoring social media feeds and reacting
Organising and attending events
Managing media and influencer seeding and mail-outs
Taking part in media visits, office and radio drops
Managing the team's coverage reporting
Looking after the in-house media library
Receiving and stock-controlling client samples and other collateral
Attending and helping at photo- and film-shoots
Making contact with and starting a relationship with bloggers
Acting as the team runner

Desired profile

Mandatory:
A recent graduate with a Bachelor degree (2:1 or above) in an arts, humanities, social science or communications subject
Demonstrable interest in the media, both mainstream and niche, and the art (or science) of mass communication
Able to start IMMEDIATELY and looking for a permanent role to start a career

Highly Desirable:
An active creator of interesting content (whether it be Instagram, a blog or other)
Experience in digital publishing and the background analytics
A good understanding of the food and drink scene
Proficient in Google Apps for Work (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides)

What We Can Offer You:
Be at the very heart of the UK’s exploding food & drink sector
Develop your skills with the help of ‘big agency’ talent…
… in a fun, friendly family environment
Grow as fast as we grow (which we are and we will)
And, of course, lots of really tasty things to eat and drink