International Television Distribution Marketing Research Intern Review

by Warner Bros. Discovery

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • Nice to work in a laid back environment but know exactly what the job is that ou need to get done. Permantent staff treat you as equal and respect work which you prodice.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Compiled my own reports from scratch for senior members of management including TV presidents in USA. Given recognition for your own work.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Worked very closely with my manager as a team of only 4 researchers in EMEA. Was never afriad to ask questions as everyone works together for the same results as a team.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Given daily tasks which would take me until around 11am. Then for the rest of the day i could work on either Ad-hoc requests or other essential reports.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given reports to write for very senior management in USA. Also given the task to design and negotiate with a new production company the research that would provide for them.

    5/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • My report writing will have improved greatly and also my communication and confidence have been greatly improved.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Everyone works hard but in a laid back environment.

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Had specific structure, training schedule and was introduced to other areas of research as the placement went on.

    5/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Had the option to do external training and had scheduled in house training throughout the placement.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • There is no specific gratuate scheme but having done a placement, management know what i am capable of if a position were to open.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • 4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Central London is pretty expensive but if you dont go out all the time you can easily survive. I have managed to save this year.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Many places to go in London but dont expect to get in anywhere for free.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • I played for the WB cricket team. There is also a football team and are often team outings.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

June 2011

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