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Student Placement - Media and Communication Administrator 2025/2026

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Metropolitan Police

11d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Media & Journalism
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You need strong communication skills, be pursuing a communications/media degree, understand media and social media dynamics, and can simplify complex information.
  • You will support media engagement, create content, write and edit press releases, source visuals, provide communication advice, log media interactions, respond to queries, and monitor channels.

Requirements

  • - Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • - Applicants must be working towards a communications/media-related degree.
  • - An awareness of the media landscape at national and regional level.
  • - An understanding of the social media landscape and some experience of how to use digital media to communicate effectively, storytell and engage with the public, as well as a workforce and internal audience.
  • - An understanding of how to take and process complex information, and produce clear, concise copy.

Responsibilities

  • Support the delivery of reactive and proactive external media engagement/internal stakeholders.
  • Support the delivery of our internal and digital channels and content.
  • Support the research and writing of press releases/copy, including the editing, proofreading, collating amendments and securing approvals from colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Source and/or develop images, video, infographics, and other content products as required.
  • Provide communications advice and spot areas where more experienced advice will need to be offered.
  • Ensure any media interactions and media statements are logged correctly.
  • Be a contact point on media or internal communication, responding to any queries promptly and effectively.
  • Assist in the monitoring of media or social media channels and help compile monitoring reports as required.

FAQs

What is the duration of the student placement?

The duration of the student placement is 12 months.

Where is the placement location?

The placement is based at New Scotland Yard with some requirement to travel around London as per operational requirements, and there is some opportunity for remote working.

How many students are being recruited for this role?

We are looking to recruit 2 students for this role.

What is the salary for this position?

The salary for this position is £23,936.

What are the essential qualifications required for this role?

Applicants must be undergraduate students pursuing a degree in Media and Communications or a similar subject, returning to study in Autumn 2026.

What skills are required for the Media and Communication Administrator role?

Good written and verbal communication skills, an awareness of the media landscape, an understanding of social media, and the ability to produce clear and concise copy are required.

Is prior experience in media and communications necessary to apply?

While students from other courses can apply, they must be able to demonstrate their interest and relevant experience in media and communications.

When is the application deadline?

Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 30th November 2024.

What materials do I need to submit with my application?

You will need to submit a detailed CV, a personal statement outlining your interest in the role, and complete an online application form.

Will there be opportunities for professional development during the placement?

Yes, the placement offers strong professional development opportunities within an award-winning team.

What kind of activities will I be involved in during the placement?

You will be involved in supporting external media engagement, producing content for internal and digital channels, writing press releases, and monitoring media channels, among other responsibilities.

Metropolitan Police

London's Metropolitan Police Service | New Scotland Yard

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1829
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The Metropolitan Police Service is famed around the world and has a unique place in the history of policing. Our headquarters at New Scotland Yard - and its iconic revolving sign - has provided the backdrop to some of the most high profile and complex law enforcement investigations the world has ever seen. Founded by Sir Robert Peel in 1829, the original establishment of 1,000 officers policed a seven-mile radius from Charing Cross and a population of less than 2 million. Today, The Met employs 32,000 officers together with specialist support staff and more than 2,500 volunteer police officers in the Metropolitan Special Constabulary. As well as policing London’s 620 square miles and 8.9million population, The Met has national responsibility for a variety of specialist policing units and hosts the UK’s Counter Terrorism Policing HQ. The Met is one of the largest employers in London and with a broad range of roles, from neighbourhoods to firearms. We’re recruiting people who want to make a difference, to help people and begin a career in a brilliant organisation, performing an exciting and extremely rewarding role. Today, now more than ever, is the time to join the Met.