PR Placement - ESPN

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ESPN PR Internship

How great would it be to get your foot in the door with a global brand like Disney?

Every year we offer 12 month internships to the brightest individuals who can really add something to this magical business. The programme offers the opportunity to gain first hand work experience within your chosen degree.

The team

If your passion is for sport you’ll know that ESPN is the leading sports network in the world, with premier performances and out-of-this-world technology. The PR & Communication Team is responsible for creating integrated digital marketing strategies and servicing & co-ordinating the digital efforts in local Disney markets on behalf of the ESPN. The PR team aims to bring one voice to digital marketing (Search, online advertising, Social media) and bought media (money spent on securing TV ads, space in newspapers, radio ads) across ESPN.

Your role

You’ll be liaising with UK and European Comms groups, as well as third parties and media. You’ll have responsibility for post and newspapers and maintaining calendar of events relevant to the PR community. You’ll manage ad-hoc projects including the creation of documents, liaising with suppliers on research, mail-outs, etc. You’ll deal with both internal and external enquiries on behalf of the senior management team, offering advice and solutions wherever possible. You’ll also be providing administrative support for team such as producing ad-hoc PowerPoint presentations, assisting in any PR/ research based project setting up meetings, taking meeting notes etc.

About you

• MUST be an undergraduate returning to full time education in September 2016
• MUST have the right to work in the UK
• Be studying towards a related degree e.g. PR or Marketing etc
• Demonstrate a strong interest in American sport and sport’s TV and the promotion of them.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills / networking.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good at prioritising and a natural ability to tackle various admin duties

What we offer

• The opportunity to develop your skills and experience and help build the foundations of your future career
• The chance to work in a fantastic team environment with access to various Learning and Development courses
• Annual salary of £16k, including 25 days paid holiday plus fabulous discounts for a range of affiliated Disney Products and Destinations.
• Season ticket loan
• A great community for interns - interaction with other interns to arrange housing and attend social events.
• Fantastic opportunities to work on charity projects - to take part in our Disney VoluntEar scheme; volunteering in a range of charitable activities, within the community and supporting our main charity, Great Ormond Street.
• Companywide learning opportunities - eg. Networking breakfasts, ‘Networking with’ sessions, VP meets and greets.
• Family and Friends Screenings – opportunities to see latest Disney films.

We will give you the opportunity to gain experience working for the world’s most leading entertainment company! There is no better place to show what you’re made of – apply now!

What next?

Please click through to the following link to attach an up to date CV and covering letter; Please ensure you include the following in your covering letter:

1. Why have you chosen Disney as the organisation to complete your internship?
2. Why have you chosen this preferred placement area (i.e. PR etc)?
3. Why should Disney choose you to join them for the next 12 months?

Remember to check through your CV and covering letter thoroughly before sending. We can only accept complete applications and first impressions definitely count!

How to apply

For more information and to apply, please click the apply button below.

Please note, due to the volume of applicants, we will not consider applicants who are not returning to full time education in September 2016.

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