Intern

About TEAM LEWIS

TEAM LEWIS is a global marketing agency that has moved from start-up to multinational in a little over two decades. Its success is due to a combination of factors: its ability to read the future and prepare for it; leveraging cutting-edge AI; strategic thinkers delivering award-winning campaigns; expanding client relationships into new markets or services; and above all, independence from outside investors. The practice, its people, and its campaigns have won many awards, including Cannes Lions, PRovoke Media, ICCO, European Excellence, PRCA Digital, Digital Impact, Global Digital Excellence.

At the heart of our community is the TEAM LEWIS Foundation (TLF), a non-profit charitable entity. Since its launch in 2021, it has funded over 2,600 causes. It is one of the largest employee-directed philanthropies in the world. The TLF promotes a wide variety of social, cultural, and environmental causes that benefit society. It aims to strengthen the bonds between the creative industries, businesses, government, and non-profits. Community charities are championed by employees who, in addition to the financial donation, volunteer their time and skills to maximise grant effectiveness.

You can read more about TEAM LEWIS Foundation at https://www.teamlewis.com/impact/

Purpose of the Role

The Intern provides administrative support to the wider Account Servicing team. The role requires the ability to handle a number of tasks and projects at any one time. The Intern will develop a clear understanding of the team’s requirements and objectives, be proactive in attitude and supportive to the team at all times.

Key responsibilities and tasks

Client Management

• Supports the new business process by providing research and coordination

• Assists with the coordination of press tours, events and review programmes 

Media Relations 

• Researches and identifies appropriate journalists, bloggers and analysts on an on-going basis

• Monitors relevant news sources and alerts the team to relevant breaking news opportunities

• Organises and coordinates media interviews and press briefings

Content

• Drafts a broad range of written materials

• Creates press materials and compelling content for both traditional and digital media

• Simple social media management (Must be fairly familiar with Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn)

Reporting and analysis

• Tracks and reports on media activity, including coverage reports, press clippings, online media engagement, showing progress using metrics

• Communicates account performance internally at account reviews

• Provides reports to the Campaign Director or senior management team on request

General

• Supports the Account Servicing team on ad hoc initiatives and projects

• Takes a proactive role in promoting the TEAM LEWIS brand, its work, identity and values

Requirements

• Inquisitive nature

• Calmness under pressure and ability to deliver to tight deadlines

• Excellent communication skills (written and spoken)

• Good English proficiency

• Attention to detail

• Professional and approachable telephone manner

• Flexible attitude

• Interested in building a career in integrated marketing – across PR, social, data, digital

• No experience needed

This will be a 3-month internship role, with a view to a permanent role at the end of the internship depending on business and individual performance. 

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of the responsibilities for this role. Other responsibilities may be added from time to time.

TEAM LEWIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating and fostering an environment focused on equality, empowerment and respect. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that supports and celebrates our diversity. We continue to invest in our efforts to ensure that TEAM LEWIS is a place where everyone can thrive.