2021 W2O internship: Creative – UK
Company overview:
Recently named Best Place to Work by MM&M, The Holmes Report, PR News, PRWeek, and AdAge, W2O is an integrated marketing and communications firm powered by analytics and specialising in healthcare.
Internship programme:
We invite undergraduates and recent grads (<1 year out of school) to apply for our summer internship. We are looking to hire interns across several disciplines, including our Creative teams. The internship programme runs for 10 weeks, typically from June to early August. W2O Group is looking for driven, savvy game changers who are ready to dive into the trenches and make an immediate impact.
Location:
For the 2021 summer internship, W2O is open to you being located anywhere in the UK for this remote opportunity.
W2O is a global firm, with offices in Austin, Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Florham Park (NJ), London, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New Hope (PA), New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Washington D.C., Wilmington (NC), and Zurich.
Role summary:
We are seeking creative interns to join our team with the goal of producing innovative and compelling advertising creative in the healthcare space. As part of the 21Grams team, you will create content for a variety of experiential media types, from TVCs to immersive event experiences.
21Grams – UK:
21GRAMS in the UK is that amazing blend of start-up, small agency where everyone gets involved and works closely together, with the backing of an incredible, established global business. So, working at 21GRAMS will feel like being part of a close-knit team. We work on a mix of Medical Education and Healthcare Advertising for our clients, working with them to identify and deliver the best possible solution to achieve their objectives, and leave a mark where it is needed most: in the lives of Patients, Carers and Healthcare Professionals.
Role & Responsibilities:
21GRAMS – Art
· Practice your skill in various disciplines via hands on creation of art under the guidance of a mentor from the Creative department
· Assist in client proposals, product creation and creative execution
· Help on pitches and campaigns for key clients
· Help find creative resources needed for photo/video shoots, in conjunction with the needs of the team.
· Gain working knowledge of computer software – ie, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc
· Develop 3-5 pieces for portfolio
· Review advertising annuals (Commercial Arts/One Show/Addy/Art Director’s Club)
21GRAMS – Copy
· Learn how to conceptualise with a copywriter and work within a creative strategy
· Gain working knowledge of computer software – ie, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc
· Be exposed to typography, retouching, engraving
· Prepare a rough comp, tight comp, and know the difference between comps, mechanicals, and proofs
· Begin to learn the process of producing a commercial and understand where the art direction fits in
· Develop 3-5 pieces for portfolio
· Review advertising annuals (Commercial Arts/One Show/Addy/Art Director’s Club)
Application deadline: February 19th, 2021
What are we looking for in you?
· You have received or are attaining a Bachelor’s Degree or higher
· You have the legal right to work in the UK
· You possess great problem-solving skills and can independently own day-to-day account activities with support
· You have the ability to create, nurture, and grow professional relationships
· You have outstanding creative communication and presentations skills; the sky is the limit for how creative you can be
*W2O Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We foster an environment that embraces diversity. We are stronger with a wider range of opinions, strengths, and backgrounds to achieve our goals.