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    Programme Essentials

    To join one of our 12-month Internships you will be:

    • Currently be studying at University and applying for a Placement year in your 2nd or final year or graduating in Summer 2024
    • Looking for work experience immediately after completing A-Levels or equivalent course or an Apprenticeship
    • Eligible to work in the UK without restriction for the duration of the internship from Monday 1st July 2024- Friday 18th July 2025
    • We strongly advise that you do not apply to more than 1 Internship role to ensure that you are considered for the Internship that you are most interested in and that your skills are aligned to

    What will I be doing?

    As the Presentation Services Intern, you will assist in 3 specific areas of the linear TV channel workflow:

    • Presentation Scheduling – create frame accurate 24-hr playlists (running orders) for 25 international TV channels, including programmes, promotions, interstitials, and commercial content.
    • Commercial Operations - oversee the scheduling and delivery of all commercial content, including spot advertising, sponsorship, and marketing campaigns.
    • Media Planning - manage the promotional inventory across our EMEA channels, following Network’s on-air promo strategy to create and schedule effective on-air campaigns for upcoming programming.

    You will be working closely with teams across EMEA Networks, including Programme Planning, Ad Sales, and Creative Production, and with our external Playout provider.

    What do I need to bring to the role?

    • First rate accuracy and attention to detail.
    • Excellent organisational and time management skills.
    • Ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
    • Excellent communication skills, reliability, and flexibility.
    • Proactive and inquisitive problem solver.
    • An interest in programme content, and a good understanding of the look and feel of television channels.

    What will I learn from this opportunity?

    • An in-depth understanding of Presentation Scheduling, Commercial Operations and Media Planning.
    • Excellent knowledge of the end-to-end workflow for linear television, from Acquisitions to Playout, and exposure to teams across our broadcast business.
    • An introduction to the broader responsibilities of International Media Operations and how Presentation Services fits into the wider media landscape.
    • You will gain a solid foundation in broadcasting from which to develop your media career.

    The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above description and may be modified at any time by the Company.