International Ad Sales EMEA Placement

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About Discovery Channel

…… be a Discovery Intern, you may not get on TV but you could help us make it!

The Crew: The world’s #1 pay-TV programmer reaching nearly 3 billion cumulative subscribers in more than 220 Countries and territories providing high-quality content through its global television brands, led by Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, Investigation Discovery and joint venture, Eurosport.

The Casting: We’re looking for forward thinking and charismatic individuals who can demonstrate academic success teamed with personal and professional achievements. You will of course love TV and have a passion to succeed within a global, fast paced and ever evolving media industry. You will be a second to final year undergraduate on track to attaining a 2:1 or above or completing a placement as part of your degree.

The Action: In return we offer a great paid intern placement. We’ll work with you to build your skills through hands on training, work shadowing, project management and introducing you to some of the best in the business.

We offer:

• 12 month intern placement starting 1st July

Department Overview

The International Ad Sales department are tasked with optimising and driving revenue through Ad Sales and Brand Partnership deals across Europe and often Globally across Discovery’s entire portfolio. We work closely with every other department in the business including Scheduling, Marketing, Research, Creative, Programming and Digital. We connect and communicate with top Multinational advertisers via direct relationships but primarily through their media agencies. We are directly involved in deals responsible for around $20m dollars a year.

Overall Purpose of the Role

The key objective of this role will be to support the Head of Ad Sales and two Managers in delivering Spot and sponsorship revenue, branded content and integrated marketing solutions via partnerships with leading Multinational brands. They will help to identify and research proactive approaches whilst also responding to incoming briefs. This involves interpreting the brief, brainstorming ideas, gathering supporting information, and creating engaging and persuasive responses. They will also support the team in the day-to-day account management of live deals. The intern will get the opportunity to be involved in external meetings, presentations and events.

Key Responsibilities

The percentage will change on a day-to-day basis, no day is the same and some days will be spend entirely responding to new briefs whilst others will be primarily project management. A rough estimate would be:

50% Account Management
30% Responding to incoming briefs
20% Proactivity

Desirable Skills/Experience Required

Minimum requirements:

• To have completed the first 2 years of a relevant degree such as Media, Marketing, Psychology.
• We will also consider undergraduates who demonstrate a genuine interest in Advertising and an Inquisitive, Enthusiastic and Creative attitude.
• Good communication skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Good level of numeracy

Desired Study subjects: Media, Marketing, Psychology

How to Apply

Please note this position is based in Discovery House, West London. This Internship will run for 12 months starting from 1st July 2015; interviews are likely to take place between April and May 2015; we request that you only apply if you can commit to these periods.

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Please ensure the CV you submit is relevant to the vacancy you have applied for. You can attach a cover letter with your resume to strengthen your application.

Any queries please email Shaheen Khalifa, Recruitment & Intern Programme Coordinator, DNE_Recruitment@discovery.com