PPA
Paid Work Experience Placements in Media
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Paid Work Experience Placements in Media
Paid Work Experience Placement
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Media & Publishing Sector
The PPA Paid Work Experience Programme connects individuals looking to start a career in the media and publishing sector with paid, short-term placements across a wide range of media businesses.
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Placements are typically around four weeks in length.
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They provide hands-on experience, meaningful project work, and exposure to professional working environments across areas including:
- Editorial
- Marketing
- Events
- Commercial
- Audience development
- Social media
- Design
- Data
- Operations
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All placements offered through the scheme are paid, with participating employers paying at least National Living Wage, or London Living Wage where relevant.
Participants will:
- Support live business projects and day-to-day team activities
- Gain hands-on experience within a professional media environment
- Build workplace confidence, communication, and collaboration skills
- Develop an understanding of how modern media businesses operate
- Receive guidance and support from experienced industry professionals
- Leave with valuable experience to support future job applications and interviews
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The scheme is designed to make the media and publishing sector more accessible, helping individuals from a broad range of backgrounds take their first steps into the industry.
Employers involved range from:
- Major international publishers
- Specialist media brands
- Independent media brands
Requirements
Qualifications
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No formal qualifications required.
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A-levels, college, university, apprenticeships, or equivalent study are welcomed.
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An interest in:
- Media
- Publishing
- Journalism
- Marketing
- Communications
- Events
- Design
- Digital content
- Commercial business functions
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Advantageous evidence of:
- Extracurricular projects
- Volunteering
- Content creation
- Social media activity
- Student media
- Blogging
- Podcasts
- Creative work
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- Communication skills:
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Digital literacy:
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace
Interests and Attributes
Interested in:
- Media
- Storytelling
- Publishing
- Culture
- Current affairs
- Digital platforms
Should demonstrate:
- Curiosity
- Proactiveness
- Eagerness to learn
- Strong attention to detail
- Willingness to work collaboratively
- A positive attitude and willingness to contribute
Expected traits:
- Open to trying new tasks
- Gain experience across different areas
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Enthusiastic about developing a career within the media and publishing sector
- Interest in audiences, brands, social media, content, events, or creative industries more broadly
Benefits
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those who may not previously have considered a career in the media and publishing sector.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
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