Digital Content, Marketing and Communications Intern –£25,207 per annum - Islington London

The Role

Do you have a knack for creating engaging content that connects with diverse audiences? Are you ready to play a key role in promoting the achievements of young people and the work of a grassroots youth charity? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

We are looking for a Digital Content, Marketing and Communications Intern to join our dynamic team on a fixed term, 1 year internship, starting March 2025. This role involves creating, managing and delivering impactful content across various platforms to highlight the work of Prospex and the young people we support.

This is a paid internship supported by the Jack Petchey Foundation Internship Programme. The Jack Petchey Foundation provides funding to support young people in London and Essex.

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, we’d love to hear from you

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with staff to plan and deliver engaging content for various stakeholders on multiple social media platforms.
• Create tailored media for different audiences, ensuring effective communication.
• Plan and manage a content calendar, including celebration weeks and events.
• Develop marketing materials such as flyers, posters, and newsletters to promote our work.
• Design and implement a regular podcast programme.
• Create a communication platform for young people and parents.
• Use media created by young people to highlight and promote Prospex’s impact.
• Work with a key trustee to maintain and update the Prospex website.
• Teach and guide young people in content creation for Prospex and for their personal use.
• Develop online safety resources for youth workers to deliver to young people.

The Company

Prospex is an award-winning grassroots youth charity based in Islington. Since 2001, we have supported young people aged 8–21 who face challenges such as poverty, social deprivation, high unemployment, and crime. By fostering positive relationships and equipping young people with life and employability skills, we aim to broaden their horizons and empower them to achieve their potential.

The Person

• A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable engaging with young people, children and professionals.
• Experienced in digital content creation.
• We would expect applicants to have a strong connection with London or Essex and ideally be currently living in the area or have a good understanding of local issues young people are facing.
• Innovative, proactive, and eager to learn more about marketing.
• Knowledgeable about digital creation tools, social media platforms and office 365

Contact information

Alan Hopson