Application Close Date: Sunday 9th Sept. 6-Month Fixed Term Contract, Full-Time.

Background

PUBLIC helps technology startups transform public services. We provide insight, support, networks and capital to entrepreneurs with the latest and most innovative ideas, helping them improve the lives of citizens through enhancing the services that the government provides.

Led by ex-deputy head of the No.10 policy unit, Daniel Korski, and venture investor, Alexander de Carvalho, PUBLIC’s team has operational experience across government, startups, technology and finance.

In June 2017, we launched our flagship growth programme ‘GovStart’, taking ten companies through six months of mentorship to gain traction in the public sector. More recently, we created and opened, alongside West Midlands Combined Authority, the ‘Urban Challenge’ - an open call competition for startups to apply for funding and a government pilot.

PUBLIC holds a respected and ever-growing stature within government, the tech and investment sectors - aided, in no small part, by our marketing and branding. Our newsletter, blog and social media channels are followed by senior figures within the public sector and beyond. As Digital Content Intern, you will play a key role in executing and developing PUBLIC’s marketing strategy.

In addition, this winter, PUBLIC will be hosting a major international summit featuring prominent political leaders from across Europe. We are looking for a dynamic and creative Digital Content Intern to help market and promote this event and make sure it reaches anyone with an interest in public sector innovation!

The role

The Digital Content Intern will manage PUBLIC’s marketing and social media channels, promoting PUBLIC’s ongoing projects and researching new and creative ways for PUBLIC to engage with our key audiences - the public sector, investment & technology industries, and tech startups.

Responsibilities will include:

• Support PUBLIC’s marketing and research teams in helping to grow and develop PUBLIC’s content output and marketing reach.

• Manage PUBLIC’s social media presence, regularly updating channels with relevant and creative content.

• Produce and publish PUBLIC’s weekly newsletter into the latest events in ‘GovTech’ and public sector innovation.

• Research and write regular features for PUBLIC’s blog, and provide editorial support for PUBLIC’s Research and Marketing teams - including overseeing PUBLIC’s content management systems (Wordpress or equivalent).

• Deliver regular analysis and insight into PUBLIC’s marketing data, producing reports for PUBLIC’s senior management team.

• Provide both marketing and operational support to PUBLIC’s conference team as required by the project.

PUBLIC is a dynamic company, pioneering approaches in a new and fast-growing sector. As such, the role of Digital Content Intern will likely also include providing operational support across PUBLIC’s growth programme, investment and research projects. The ideal candidate will approach these activities as an opportunity to grow one’s experience beyond and above their marketing responsibilities.

Person specification

The role of Digital Content Intern is a development position. As such we are primarily interested in candidates with strong character attributes and demonstrable potential to achieve. Technical skills (specified under ‘Additional Skills’) will be valued, but are not necessities for the role. Training can be provided to outstanding candidates.

The selected candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• The ability to achieve to an exceptional standard in your chosen area. (This can be in professional, academic or extra-curricular pursuits).

• A high level of resourcefulness and determination.

• Strong written English.

• The ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.

• The ability to work as part of a team in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Additional Skills include:

• Experience with social media or digital marketing.

• Experience in journalism or copywriting.

• Experience with design techniques and software.

• Experience with content management systems (Wordpress or equivalent).

• Experience with video or audio editing software, photography or graphic design.

• Demonstrable interest in politics, the tech sector, or startups.