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About FT Live
FT Live is the global conferences and events division of the Financial Times, dedicated to convening the brightest minds at FT events for unique conversations that inspire and transform. The division recruits and trains entry-level marketers to help achieve this mission, providing an immersive learning experience.
About the Internship
Created in memory of Craig Law, a brilliant and much-loved senior marketing manager at FT Live, this internship honours his legacy by offering a unique opportunity to gain hands-on marketing experience within a busy events team. Craig joined the FT as an intern and rose through the ranks, known for his intelligence, humour, and passion for marketing. Sadly, Craig passed away in June 2018. The internship is open to those who share these qualities and aspire to build a career in marketing.
Who We’re Looking For
We seek driven, kind, and passionate individuals with a keen interest in social media, video editing, commercial marketing, and print advertising. The successful applicant will work closely with key collaborators across the division, balancing marketing tasks, researching new audiences, and liaising with customers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Partner Events Marketing team and support the wider FT Live Marketing Departments (Core Marketing, Delegate Services, and Data teams) to deliver a full 360-degree experience.
- Coordinate and supervise the team’s print and digital ads in the FT, FT.com, FT Specialist titles, and digital newsletters. This includes ad booking through Salesforce, working with the Ads Production team, and ad performance monitoring.
- Conduct research to create curated audiences for the Partner Event team based on sponsor target criteria.
- Assist marketing managers in updating event microsites and ensuring registration integration across platforms.
- Build and proof acquisition and retention emails through the platform Bloomreach.
- Respond to commercial marketing department requests and queries as needed.
- Assist in the design and creation of promotional materials, including social media banners, emails, and other assets using tools like Canva.
- Support social media efforts, including pre-event marketing on X (formerly Twitter) , Instagram and LinkedIn, and help run content creation such as photos and social media widgets for websites.
- Assist in the creation of dashboards and reports to help project managers present campaign activity and results.
- Help secure media partners for events and assist in fulfilling contractual obligations.
- Support the setup of digital technology at events and assist with on-site work at in-person events.
Key Skills and Attributes:
- A passion for live and digital events and a desire to develop marketing skills.
- Flexible, adaptable, and highly organised with strong time-management skills.
- A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, especially in fast-paced environments.
- Experience in conducting research and providing administrative support, with excellent digital record-keeping skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and knowledge of Salesforce or other CRM systems is a plus.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly in creating engaging and accurate copy for social media and email promotions.
- Basic video editing skills and an interest in promotional video creation.
- Experience with Canva or similar design tools is beneficial.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to run and maintain databases and write reports.
- Problem-solving abilities and an interest in commercial marketing.
- A relevant degree or 1 year of marketing experience is desirable but not crucial.
What We Offer
- A hybrid working model with 2 days in the FT’s London office.
- Comprehensive training and the vital equipment to succeed in the role.
- An opportunity to develop a career in marketing with hands-on experience in a dynamic and supportive environment.
Start Date: December 2024/January 2025
Further Information
The FT is committed to providing an inclusive working environment for all. We are an equal opportunities employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best talent regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We also promote flexible working and will consider specific requests around flexibility for all roles where it can be accommodated. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements, or have any questions, please contact a member of our HR team who will be happy to help.
