The Institute of Art and Ideas
Research Trainee - Arts Desk
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About the Role
This is a remarkable opportunity to play a key part in the growth of a rapidly expanding and unique organisation, the Institute of Art and Ideas (IAI).
Described by the Guardian as 'the return to big thinking' and by Total Politics as 'Europe's answer to TED', the IAI puts on events throughout the year, including HowTheLightGetsIn - now the world's largest philosophy festival. We are looking for a talented and motivated Research Trainee to join our rapidly expanding team.
Responsibilities
- Devise and create debates in the IAI’s programme, using your knowledge of current philosophical and cultural theories to identify key trends and exciting debate topics.
- Bring together leading speakers and theorists in their field, you will have the opportunity to engage in and change the public conversation on ground breaking ideas.
- Produce events, host speakers, write briefs and influence the promotion and publicity of our output.
- Generate genuinely innovative ideas and have the tenacity to make them happen.
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Requirements
- Passion for philosophy and arts.
- Ability to identify and examine the deeper ideas and broader implications of cutting edge contemporary philosophy.
- Journalistic flair required to develop engaging copy and innovative events.
- Exceptional academic results (min. 2.1 from a top university).
- Keen interest in philosophy with razor sharp mind.
- Personal communication and persuasion skills to excite the UK’s leading thinkers.
- Capable of making accurate editorial judgements.
- Originality to think on your own and in new directions.
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Benefits
At TVF Media, we are focused on supporting your career progression and wellbeing. In joining our team, you will also become eligible for our range of benefits, including:
- Pension scheme
- Private healthcare insurance cashback scheme
- Hybrid working
- Cycle to Work
- Frequent company socials and biannual parties
- Gym and HowTheLightGetsIn festival ticket discounts
- And more!
Equality and Inclusion
We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and actively support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do.
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