Events internship opportunity

Events Intern, The Advertising Association

Advertising is a pillar of the creative economy, and it is a UK service export success. Sports, media, arts, and culture depend on advertising as a vital source of revenue. Advertising is what makes the web free. The Advertising Association is a tripartite organisation that represents the interests of the advertisers, the agencies, and the media. Its purpose is to promote responsible advertising and its value to the wider society. The Advertising Association also provides a conduit between the industry and Government, working with our members, Parliamentarians, civil servants, and other trade associations on policy issues affecting the advertising industry.

Our Communications and Event team delivers events on behalf of the UK advertising industry across a wide range of industry issues, such as the economic performance of our industry, public trust, and favourability towards advertising, as well as progressive workstreams dealing with climate action and inclusion.

Reporting into both the Events and International Trade Directors, this position focuses on the delivery of a variety of events, ranging in scale and location. These include webinars, conferences, and more, with anywhere from 50-600 attendees on average.

We are looking to recruit an intern to support all aspects of our event work and strategy.

This is a 3-month paid role, with the opportunity to extend. The salary will be £20,000 (pro-rata).

Why apply to this role?

We recognise that there many great companies out there but if you are curious, self-starter and have sharp instincts this might be great starting opportunity for a future career in events.  What you will get in return is a practical education in developing and delivering events and exposure to the UK advertising industry.

Your key responsibilities:

• Assisting the team to organise speakers and their presentation materials.
• Liaising with event partners, stakeholders and coordinating with event suppliers and venues
• Helping to write communications materials, including emails, social and website copy.
• Support to produce and schedule content for the association’s social media channels and for the AA’s website.

Skills required:

• Excellent proven organisational skills with the ability to think on your feet and respond quickly to developing situations
• Strong communication and networking skills – verbal and writing
• Excellent attention to detail
• Results driven and respect for deadlines
• Ability to use social media channels with a specific focus on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram
• Interest in and some understanding of the UK advertising industry across advertisers, agencies, media owners and tech companies
• Either a degree, relevant college qualification or suitable work experience.
• Self-motivated and eager to learn – especially when working from home.
• The right to work in the UK.

The Advertising Association is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of gender identity, age, disability, race, sexual orientation, or religious views and can accommodate any special requirements for an interview.

We are operating a flexible working system due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During this time is it important for everyone to feel integrated so we’ve taken steps to provide a safe working space, but we recognise everyone’s circumstances might be different and we are happy to accommodate them whatever they might be. Rest assured, our policy is continually under review taking into consideration the latest Government guidelines.

How to apply

Please submit a one-sided copy of your CV with a one-sided cover letter to AA@adassoc.org.uk by 5pm Monday 29^thNovember.

About the Advertising Association

The Advertising Association promotes the role and rights of responsible advertising and its value to people, society, businesses, and the economy. Responsible businesses understand that there is little point in an advertisement that people cannot trust. That’s why, over 50 years ago, the Advertising Association led UK advertising towards a system of independent self-regulation which has since been adopted around the world. There are nearly thirty UK trade associations representing advertising, media, and marketing. Through the Advertising Association they come together with a single-voice when speaking to policy-makers and influencers.