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Reference: 46898

Date Added: 1 August 2014
Closing Date: 25 August 2014

Job Title: Public Affairs and Communications Internships

Working For: Advertising Association

Location: London

Salary: £15,561 PA pro rata for a 6 month placement

Length of Contract:

Job Details

The Advertising Association brings together everyone with a stake in UK advertising – the agencies that create and buy the campaigns, the commercial media that carry them and the vast array of brands that use advertising. We work to keep advertising high on the business agenda, develop support and understanding in government and ensure that responsible practice earns the continued confidence of the public and policy-makers alike.

We are seeking outstanding candidates for six month paid internships at our Westminster offices, supporting our public affairs and communications departments.

Responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking research and drafting policy briefings for AA staff and members
• Identifying and writing relevant news releases and information for members, media and influencers
• Managing social media channels and web-site content
• Political and media monitoring and summarising
• Organising stakeholder meetings and events
• Contacting parliamentarians and other political influencers
• General administration tasks

Candidate specification:

• A demonstrable passion for the media, communications and politics
• An ability to take the initiative and work without close supervision
• A track record of producing excellent written work and research materials
• Knowledge of Westminster politics and an interest in advertising and UK media
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• A flexible, can-do attitude and a desire to learn from, and work with, a small, friendly team
• Minimum intermediate Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel proficiency

Closing Date: 25 August 2014

Interview/Start Dates

Candidates selected for interview will be contacted w/c 25 August. Preliminary start date in early September if mutually agreeable.

Application Details

To apply for these positions, please email a CV and covering letter to aa@adassoc.org.uk.  Please apply with the words "Public Affairs and Communications internship" in the email subject heading.

We will make every effort to acknowledge your application and inform you of the result, but due to limited resources this may not be possible. If you do not hear from us, please assume that your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful.

Website: http://www.adassoc.org.uk

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