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BCW is one of the world's largest full-service global communications agencies. Founded by the merger of Burson-Marsteller and Cohn & Wolfe, BCW delivers digitally and data-driven creative content and integrated communications programs grounded in earned media and scaled across all channels for clients in the B2B, consumer, corporate, crisis management, CSR, healthcare, public affairs and technology sectors. BCW is a part of WPP (NYSE: WPP), the world's leader in communications services.
When the world's biggest healthcare brands are seeking solutions, they come to BCW. From awareness campaigns and activations to one-of-a-kind app experiences and beyond, our work reaches people despite the complex ecosystem.
Known for pushing the limits of traditional healthcare communications with a complete 360 degree integrated offer for our clients; social, digital, data, brands, celebrity, science, corporate, consumer, etc. We are a group of people who work hard as a team to continue building our reputation as visionaries in the industry. We are looking for individuals who want to challenge both themselves and the status quo.
More About Our Healthcare Team
We are a diverse team of 55+ healthcare communications specialists who thrive on curiosity, the thrill of a challenge, good old-fashioned fun and working in partnership with clients to improve the health of the world, one brilliant idea at a time.
We deliver global, EMEA and UK integrated marketing communications solutions for many of the world's leading healthcare companies.
Our breadth of work is limitless, as we challenge ourselves to innovate in all that we do and really make a difference. If it's led by solid-insight or data, nothing is out of reach; from traditional media campaigns, data communications and brand launches, to multi-channel digital and social media programmes, to influencer campaigns and disease awareness initiatives, to patient apps or patient advocacy partnerships, to multi-award-winning corporate re-positioning videos and crisis management, the list is endless.
We believe that working here is a chance to change lives, including your own. We're a super supportive team with a warm, friendly and social culture. Through our solid PDP process and ongoing training and support, we pride ourselves on nurturing our people to be their very best.
About The Role
If you bring an enthusiasm for the intersections of communications and healthcare, and a drive to be part of a successful team, BCW will provide you with a flying start to a fast-paced, dynamic career.
As an Intern, you will be responsible for undertaking account administration critical to all client and team projects, under the guidance of an Account Manager or Senior Account Manager. As we believe this is the best way to learn. Spotting industry updates and news, and understanding the implications of these is a daily requirement for our clients and we would want any candidate to demonstrate a strong appetite for this alongside an enthusiasm for healthcare and the media. It is preferable you have an interest in the healthcare space, or have a science educational background. The Intern will start with 6-month fixed term contract with the view to extend or go perm.
What you will do as you move with us
New Interns to our team will be supported to evolve the skills below but should have an understanding of these expectations, and a passion to proactively take this opportunity and unlock a career in healthcare communications.
A successful candidate will deliver through:
- Team Contribution - A can-do attitude, flexibility and willingness to contribute will need to be consistently demonstrated.
- Account Administration - High quality, proactive account administration will increase account efficiency and support the delivery of client objectives.
- Programme Support - Ownership of specific programme components as directed by account teams will support campaign delivery.
- Integrated Marketing and Technical PR Skills Development - Competence in foundation PR and integrated marketing skills will support programme delivery.
- Media Management - Comprehensive media management will support proactive and reactive aspects of programme delivery.
- Digital Media - Expanding understanding of the digital media landscape, the role of digital and social media, and how to utilise digital tools will support client service. The ability to craft social media content is ideal.
- Reporting - Comprehensive, accurate and timely reporting will ensure that all client activity is professionally recorded and communicated.
- Information & Collateral Management - Efficient management of client materials will ensure that the correct content is always available and that we can deliver to a high standard.
- Press Office Management (where appropriate) - Effective press office administration will ensure that all media enquiries are responded to in a timely and comprehensive manner.
- Research - Effective desk research skills will ensure that business pitches, proposals, client events and media opportunities are comprehensively supported and capitalised upon.
Does this sound like you? We would love to hear from you!
Our Promise
BCW is committed to growing and sustaining an agency that is both representative and inclusive of the communities we live and work within. At BCW, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enables our agency to thrive and deliver brilliant work. We actively welcome applications from individuals and groups who are under-represented and celebrate difference be it ethnicity, religion, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status or disability.
We will only assess you on your abilities and fit for the role, please do get in touch if you would like to discuss any adjustments you need to ensure a level playing field during the recruitment process.
