Vacancy overview


Vacancy HKX Platformer - Paid Social
Employer Havas
Vacancy type Internships
Reference number HKX6908
Form of employment Full Time
Salary / Rate £23,302.50
Hours Not specified
Published 23/03/2023
Closing date 16/04/2023

Description

**Scroll down to find out how to apply**

Job Summary
You will gain experience in our Paid Social team helping support with:
  • Become a social media detective - You'll track and analyze how our social campaigns are performing across different social networks, using your creativity and critical thinking skills to uncover insights that will help our team make informed decisions.
  • Learn the art of data wrangling - You'll be responsible for accurately transferring data from social platforms into Excel sheets, using your attention to detail and organisational skills to ensure our data is always up-to-date and accurate.
  • Bring media plans to life - You'll get to work closely with our team to understand our clients' media plans and bring them to life through campaign builds. You'll get to flex your creative muscles and learn how to translate strategy into action.
  • Become a social advertising whiz- You'll have the opportunity to develop your knowledge of how social advertising works on different platforms, and learn how to help our clients leverage these platforms to reach their target audiences and achieve their business goals.
  • Network like a pro - You'll get to attend meetings with our social team to learn how we support our clients, and build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. You'll have the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals and gain valuable insights into the world of social media marketing.
This is a ‘hybrid’ role, which means that candidates will be required to work some of time in the office and some time working from home. The exact split of time across the office and home will be dependent on each team and the requirements of the work tasks on any given week. However, Platformers should expect to be in the office up to 100% of the time, if required.

*This role is part of the HKX Platform x LIFT programme a 6-month in-depth learning experience for people wanting to get into the advertising, communication, and media industry. The programme is ideal for anyone who likes brands, culture, and communication. You’ll be a part of the real team, working on real briefs, doing real work, for real clients.

The programme will run from May – November 2023 and you must be available for full time work for the duration of the programme to be considered.

Find out more about HKX platform

Essential criteria

We do not require you to have qualifications. This Platform role is designed for those who possess the right skills and attitude, rather than qualifications.
  • An interest and understanding of the advertising industry and what paid social is.
  • Good administration skills.
  • Familiarity with business software such as Microsoft Office.
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer-facing skills.
  • Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • The ability to work accurately, with attention to detail.
Please check you meet the eligibility requirements for LIFT X Havas Platform:
  • A resident of a LIFT borough (Camden, Hackney, Islington, and Tower Hamlets)
  • Are Aged 18-25 or Aged 25+ and from an underrepresented community including people from black and Asian minority ethnic backgrounds, women, lone parents and those with a disability.
  • Have a keen interest in starting a career in the advertising, communication, and media industry
  • Are looking to take your first steps in the sector with a paid internship
  • Are available and committed to paid work for the full 6-month placement
  • This programme aims to create opportunities for people with little or no experience of the creative industries, and we will prioritise applicants with less than six month’s relevant work experience.


How to apply

  1. Click apply and register
  2. Upload a CV (you do not need to upload a cover letter)
  3. Click apply on the vacancy you wish to apply for
  4. Answer the following questions in the covering statement text box provided:
  • Why does a role in Paid Social interest you? (300 word limit)
  • What skills and interests do you think you can bring to this role? (300 word limit)

*If you would like support to complete your application or require reasonable adjustments to submit an alternative application form (such as via video) please contact us on lift.futures@islington.gov.uk so we can arrange this with you. Please contact us before 10 April so we can accommodate this.

This vacancy is closed and is no longer taking applications