Paid Journalism Internship: Immediate Start

Job description

Do you want to learn how to write news articles? Are you interested in social media, smartphones and start-ups? Are you keen to track new technology and discover how it is changing the world we live in?

If so, we are offering a great, three-month paid internship with a young, dynamic, digital publisher.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Contentive is a forward-thinking digital media company changing the face of the online publishing industry. We are currently seeking an enthusiastic intern to learn how to research and write short news stories for our cutting-edge business intelligence platform, StrategyEye.com

StrategyEye provides strategic intelligence and consulting services to a roster of high-profile corporate and financial services clients, including Amazon, the BBC, BSkyB, Universal Music, HTC, eBay, Andreessen Horowitz, TPG Capital and Allen & Company.

Our online intelligence service delivers continuous research across the TMT and Cleantech sectors through a highly structured, visual interface to an audience of top-level strategic executives.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will be helping research and write daily news articles relating to deals and investments within the telecommunications, media and technology sectors.

Full training is provided and you will learn how to research companies and sectors, as well as update the online platform. 

Journalistic experience is not necessary, but you will need excellent English language and writing skills, as well as an analytical mind, plenty of initiative and a willingness to learn.

What we offer: 

• 3 month internship on a full-time basis
• £1,000 a month salary
• Training in writing, researching and using content management systems
• Great journalism experience in a dynamic working environment
• Central London location

ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for a bright, enthusiastic and highly ambitious candidate who has a passion for and some experience in researching and writing.

The ideal candidate will have the following attributes: 

• Graduate educated to degree level with 2:1 or above. 
• Excellent English language skills, with the ability to write clearly and concisely. 
• Ability to research and analyse information efficiently. 
• An interest in writing about business, finance and technology.
• A diligent, disciplined work ethic and the ability to meet tight deadlines. 
• Must be able to start work immediately and be a UK resident or have a current UK working visa.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a full CV and short covering letter explaining why you think you’d be great for the role.

Extra information

Status

Closed

Location

London

Type of Contract

Internships

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

Yes

Cover Letter Required

Yes

Languages

English