Babel PR - Graduate Scheme 2014

Babel is a 'brand journalism' agency focused on the technology, media and telecoms industries. We make technology start-ups and mid-market challengers famous and we enhance the profile of some of the largest technology brands on the planet.

Working with both business and consumer brands, we make products and services tangible and believable so that we can connect them to precisely the right destinations ? in the traditional and online media, through social channels, via industry analysts and direct to customer. We do it quickly, thoroughly and expertly.

Come and join our dynamic London-based team and you'll quickly be on track to success with our industry-leading graduate training scheme! Career progression at Babel is swift, and you will be personally mentored with a tailored plan for your development. Candidates with spark and drive can look to get their first pay rise after six months.

As well as regular pay rises throughout your career, benefits include: a day off for your birthday, personal and company related bonuses, a cycle-to-work scheme, an interest-free season ticket loan and an early finish on Fridays.

The work is very varied. Opportunities and responsibilities in the first eighteen months would include:

Organising client events such as workshops, photo calls, press conferences, training days, and journalist interviews at industry trade shows
International travel, from Amsterdam to Barcelona or San Francisco
Developing digital content including infographics and PR videos
Helping to respond to a crisis
Securing national and international coverage
Participating in presentations to clients and at new business pitches
Building good working relationships with clients, including day-to-day client management and counsel

The main academic criteria is a predicted 2:1 degree or above, plus an A in GCSE English (or international equivalent). You don't need a PR degree or previous work experience in PR. However, we are keen to see evidence of your writing skills and social media interest. Please see our website for more details of our candidate requirements, our application process and our application form.

Dates for your diary:

Applications to be submitted by midnight on 28th February 2014
Telephone interviews week commencing 10th March
Graduate Open Days 28th March and 4th April
Babel PR Graduate Training Scheme Boot Camp 1-5 September 2014
September 2014 (or earlier as agreed on an individual basis)