ABOUT THE UKIBC:

The UKIBC is the premier membership-led organisation promoting business between the UK and India. Currently a team of 16 based at their headquarters in Millbank Tower, London, with representatives in Mumbai and New Delhi.

THE ROLE:

We are seeking a dynamic intern to work on a three month project re-launching our company magazine. This role will involve managing the project at all stages; including content creation, managing stakeholder/contributor relationships, proofing, distribution and analysing feedback. This role will provide an opportunity to gain experience in corporate communications, project management and working in a trade association.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Essential

• Excellent communication skills - writing magazine content, attention to detail, including when working to tight deadlines
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Project management skills
• People Skills, so as to gather/chase for copy and sign off of material and manage relationships with suppliers/partners/colleagues
• Stakeholder management
• Ability to work independently and manage own time
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK

Desirable

• An interest or knowledge in both India and the UK’s economic, political and business environments
• Examples of published work
• Experience of working with emerging markets, particularly India

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Project managing the UKIBC magazine and taking it forward
• Work with UKIBC Business Services team to identify and secure avenues of distribution
• Work with the Business Development Executive to maintain distribution database
• Work with third party company to supply content, arrange distribution, and ensure editorial and print deadlines are met
• Identifying potential content and sources of content for the magazine
• Contacting and liaising with possible contributors
• Researching and drafting content; including articles, bulletins, factsheets and forewords
• Work with UKIBC staff and members to produce relevant business case studies to be included in the magazine
• Work with Communications Officer and third party company to maintain a consistent look, branding, feel and tone of voice throughout the magazine
• Proof-reading copy provided by staff/contributors, and checking format, font, and structure
• Liaise with designers as required
• Support Communications Officer when required