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Welcome to the second edition of ‘Grad:Focus’!
The Politics Society’s bulletin for job opportunities such as Graduate Schemes, Placements and Internships.
This week focuses on Summer Internships and a few Graduate Schemes. Listed below are the companies mentioned.
Clifford Chance | East Midlands Special Operations Unit | Citi |
NBCUniversal | EY | Portland |
UNICEF | Schonfelds | Thompson Reuters |
The Walt Disney Company | BAT | Warner Bros Disney |
British Airways | The FA | Private Equity Insights |
Kepler |
Click on the job titles below to learn more about the role and apply!
Clifford Chance
Our award-winning virtual work experience offers in-depth resources to help you explore a career in law.
Financing the Real Economy
This virtual internship provides insight into our finance team's expertise, helping clients navigate financial markets and manage risks, while showcasing typical trainee tasks
Antitrust
Our teams collaborate to address multinational issues, considering various practices and rules, with a focus on practical business implications. Learn how you can help businesses navigate these challenges.
Cyber Security
Clifford Chance is working with some of the world's leading corporates to help them to better protect their business activities, mitigate cyber security risk and respond quickly in the event of a breach.
Climate change
Climate change is becoming a major business risk, and the consequences of inaction for businesses are severe.
Business and Human Rights
More and more, businesses are being held to account for their responsibility for conducting business responsibly and upholding human rights.
Sustainable Finance
The focus of financial markets regulators and central banks is increasingly falling on the green economy and in particular the resilience of the financial system to climate-related risks.
Risk and Resilience - a Swiss Re and Clifford Chance Collaboration
Swiss Re insures, invests, operates and shares knowledge in a way that tackles sustainability challenges and creates long-term value.
Community and Pro Bono
We harness the skills and expertise of our people to deliver positive and sustainable contributions towards the achievement of the SDGs.
East Midlands Special Operations Unit
Deadline: 24/11
Salary: £24,222-26,106
A Year in Industry (YII) placement beginning in September 2025 for at least10 months.
Work as part of a wider HR team, providing a professional and collaborative HR service within EMSOU, ensuring that business objectives are achieved by providing an effective, proactive and efficient service. HR works to maintain a productive, effective and contented workforce, support managers in their supervision of staff, as well as plan and deliver strategic change, work on HR projects, such as in wellbeing and equality, diversity and inclusion.
Requirements:
To be enrolled in an undergraduate degree, having successfully completed the first two years of study and with full support of your university for a placement / year in industry.
Have an ability to problem solve, understanding issues, planning approaches and testing / recording results and inferences.
Have high levels of creativity and flexibility in approach, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Citi
2025, Technology Summer Analyst, Summer Internship, London
You will work in an agile software engineering environment, developing quality and scalable software solutions using leading-edge technologies. You will develop code and offer support during testing cycles and post-production deployment. You will use the appropriate tools to test and debug code, and participate in the review of peer coding.
Requirements:
You have a passion for Technology with evidence of project management, leadership, teamwork, attention to detail and communication skills
You are due to graduate in 2026
On course to achieve a 2:1 (or equivalent) at undergraduate level A dedication to learning and a true passion for the business are vital.
Effective communication, planning, and organizational skills
Desire to develop a deep understanding of the financial industry
You are a good team player with a highly collaborative nature
NBCUniversal
The Role:
Support the EMEA publicity coordinator and leads
Assist with advance and on the ground logistics with junkets and press events
Setup press and talent screenings, manage screening reactions and embargo forms
Responsible for collating, formatting, and distributing reviews for EMEA markets
Responsible for EMEA finances, raising purchases orders and setting up new vendors
Research projects where necessary for the department & contribute to brainstorms
Assist uploading and distributing publicity assets to territories
Assist with the production of publicity PowerPoints and presentations
Build and understanding of the theatrical market and film industry and how a publicity campaign plays a vital role in the marketing of a film
Learn how a strategic EMEA theatrical publicity campaign is run from start to finish
Learn how the publicity team works within the wider marketing team and what each department is responsible for
Learn to identify key similarities, differences and nuances across various EMEA territories media landscapes and local campaign needs
Requirements:
Excellent administration skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Strong communication (verbal and written) skills
Highly organised and proactive with strong attention to detail
Interest in the film and media
Currently be an undergraduate studying at University and applying for a Placement year in your 2nd or final year, graduating from your undergraduate degree in 2025
EY
People Consulting Summer Internship
Gain hands-on experience in People Consulting and help organisations manage their people, processes and systems better.
The Role:
Gaining experience in People Consulting specialisms (e.g. change management, communications, HR transformation, talent management, diversity, equity and inclusion, learning, and workforce analytics).
Working in project teams to help clients solve people-related problems and implement people-related solutions. Your day-to-day activities will vary depending on your project.
Organising and participating in client meetings and interviews.
Conducting research and analysing data to develop commercially sound recommendations.
Writing elements of reports, presentations and other deliverables.
Completing project management tasks.
EY
EY Parthenon Strategy Summer Internship
The programme will run for 8 weeks and offers the exciting opportunity to experience what it’s like to work as a strategy consultant and explore the unique opportunities that EY-Parthenon Strategy offers.
The Role:
Working on one or two cases during the programme, and be staffed into the full Associate role to assist with tasks.
Identifying data sources, gathering, analysing, and interpreting data, and presenting your findings to team members or clients.
Interviewing market experts, customers, and competitors of the client and synthesizing findings to make strategic recommendations.
Building market and business models and using those to generate forecasts to support with analysis.
Ideation sessions with the case team (3-7 members) to tackle complex challenges.
Portland
12-week internship within each of our client-facing teams.
The role:
Monitoring political, parliamentary, media and social media activity, sometimes on a daily basis.
Conducting research and helping account teams to map relevant stakeholders across the media, politics, policy and specialisms.
Helping to draft media materials, building distribution lists and selling-in press releases and feature items.
Working with account teams to draft communications content.
Helping to organise events: parliamentary launches, press conferences, large scale workshops etc.
Undertaking research for new business and participating in the development of proposals.
Requirements:
Have a degree or the equivalent such as apprenticeships or similar diplomas.
Previous experience of PR research, working or interning at an agency/press office, managing professional social media channels or a post graduate qualification in a relevant subject area would be an advantage.
Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
An additional language is advantageous, especially French at full professional proficiency.
A professional interest in Healthcare, Philanthropy, Crisis and Reputation Management, Campaigning, Digital, Financial and Professional Services or Sport would be advantageous.
Proficiency in database/internet tools, and Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams.
NBCUniversal
Corporate Communications Intern
The role:
Design and video support across range of IC channels - monitor and manage digital screens, including content updates, formatting and any technical issues
Liaise with the Film, TV, Home Entertainment, News and Parks divisions to update digital screen content
Work with Comms Team to create content for printed media & internal channels for major staff events.
Create and manage Snapshot, sharepoints, digiscreens, loo media, etc.
Update internal comms site NBCUNow, including troubleshooting issues for employees, liaising with key stakeholders
Manage intranet and build/maintain sharepoints, including writing articles and sourcing imagery
General administration, including maintaining project planners, creating powerpoint slides and presentation material.
Finance support including maintaining budget trackers, raising POs and handling expenses
Assist with photographing and videoing key internal events
Provide day to day administrative support including scheduling and coordinating internal and external meetings, conference calls and preparing meeting material as needed.
Assist on all Events and Campaigns by facilitating the organisation of presentation material, and logistics.
Requirements:
Currently be an undergraduate studying at University and applying for a Placement year in your 2nd or final year, graduating from your undergraduate degree in 2025
Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Word to a very high standard
Photoshop (essential), Illustrator (preferred), InDesign (preferred), social media knowledge (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram etc.)
Interest in media and digital communications
Exceptional eye for detail, design and proof-reading skills
UNICEF
Internship (Communications and Advocacy), Education Outcomes Fund, Hosted Fund, REMOTE, 6 months
Deadline: 22/11
The role:
Develop external communications material, including articles, website content, and social media content, showcasing EOF, and driving reach and engagement.
Provide editorial support through proofreading external communications assets produced across EOF teams.
Provide logistical support for in-person and virtual EOF events and convenings. This includes external communications, event preparation and execution.
Support the communications team to build relationships with peer organizations and potential partners through, for example, participating in calls and webinars and managing key communications with external parties.
Advance the communications team’s internal co-ordination of cross-team projects and tasks through regular engagement with colleagues in other EOF teams.
Write proposals and prepare pitch materials to promote EOF to potential partners and fundraising prospects. This could include, for example, narrative on the broader innovative finance eco-system and where EOF fits in.
Prepare supporting materials to be presented at quarterly governance meetings with our board and our Communications and Advocacy sub-committee.
Assist in the planning, coordination and development of strategic communications projects including a brand review and website build.
Assist in the development and execution of communications strategies to promote EOF's impact and advocacy goals e.g. programme launches or promotion of evaluation reports.
Requirements:
Essential
Enrolled in a degree programme in an undergraduate or graduate school, or a recent graduate (within the last 2 years).
Excellent academic performance as demonstrated by recent university or institution records.
Excellent written skills. You can convey complex ideas clearly and engagingly and you can adjust your style to reach a variety of different audiences.
No immediate relatives working in any UNICEF office
Desirable
Experience implementing communications strategies in a complex or international environment, and experience with digital channels and web design is desirable.
Familiarity with design and digital communications technology e.g. InDesign, Canva, Content Management Systems (CMS), newsletter distribution (e.g. MailChimp), Google Analytics.
Familiarity with social media channels - especially LinkedIn - including posting content and use of analytics to optimize content and track performance.
A degree in a relevant subject, such as communications, international development, political science, education, or a related field, would be preferred.
Experience or an interest in international development, the global education sector, and international aid is desirable.
Proficiency in French, Spanish or Arabic is desirable.
Schonfeld
2025 Operations Summer Intern - London
10 weeks within our Core Operations team where you will work directly with Operations senior management and across peer groups in all areas.
The role:
Help to implement reconciliation across cash, positions, and trades
Gather data and aid on numerous ad hoc projects and firmwide initiatives
Gain knowledge of the full trade life cycle from trade capture to settlement and ensure trade flow is accurately processed across all systems
Reconcile daily and monthly financial data with fund admin and accounting books of record
Each summer intern will work on a tailored project that will provide them with real world experience.
We provide all interns with a dedicated mentor and manager to help them navigate the summer successfully.
Participate in our learning program, the Sapphire: Summer Session
Participate in weekly networking events, engage with our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Alliance, attend panel discussions, and have many opportunities to get to know Schonfeld’s core values in practice.
Requirements:
Having a keen analytical eye with high regard for attention to detail.
Highly skilled in advanced Excel functionalities.
Organizational skills as well as an appreciation for data cataloging and classifications
A natural curiosity for learning and understanding how things work and systems interact.
Advanced Excel skills, /VBA, and some SQL querying logic would go a long way in the ability to fulfill project requirements.
Thompson Reuters
Reuters News Internship Program 2025 - London - Live Pages Internship
Deadline: 15/12
Chance to fast-track your journalism career and develop your skills across a variety of subjects and media. We are looking for an intern to work in our Live Pages department in our London newsroom.
The role:
An assigned Senior Editor as a mentor
Formal training and coaching
Interns are expected to bring ideas, energy, enthusiasm, and a start-up mentality to a versatile team
Monitor Reuters TV, picture, and social media output to report on the biggest global stories
Participants who excel may be considered for future opportunities at Reuters
Requirements:
Commitment to a career in journalism
A keen interest in storytelling across text, video and pictures
Emerging talent who can tell stories about finance, politics and people from new perspectives and in different formats
Ambition to deliver journalism with real impact
An international outlook and ability to work in a team and communicate across departments
Excellent writing and communication skills
Good working knowledge of writing and reporting in English required
Applicants must be in their final or penultimate year of university to be considered for our summer internship programme
The Walt Disney Company
Public Relations and Communications Internship
Salary: £23,500
You will be involved in a wide range of duties which could include supporting the team in PR based research, maintaining the PR calendar of events and managing ad-hoc projects throughout the year. You will assist in ensuring the Disney brand is portrayed and communicated to the world in a positive and honest light. This internship will develop your communication, stakeholder management and time management skills.
The role:
Develop your workplace skills and experience to help build the foundations of your future career
Constructive on-the-job training as well as companywide learning and development initiatives
Learn how decisions and actions are made within a global business environment
Tackle real responsibility and become an essential part of an encouraging team
Have the support and network of a large community of interns
Requirements:
Must be a second-year undergraduate student on an industrial placement year course returning to study in Autumn 2026
Strong MS Office skills
BAT
Global Employer Branding Intern
Support our Global Talent Acquisition team aiming at maintaining our reputation as a Top Employer through management of Employer Branding projects, and systems that support the business agenda. Develop your career with support at every stage of the process, including on-going feedback and coaching.
The role:
Manage digital touchpoints to activate our employer brand – in close cooperation with external agencies.
Take part in organizing our global case study competition called Battle of Minds.
Participate in projects enhancing the candidate experience.
Development of internal training materials.
Administrative support of the team.
Requirements:
Strong communication skills.
Social media expertise, for example, content production, graphic design, or analytics.
Warner Bros. Disney
Insights and Analytics Undergraduate Placement Internships
Deadline: 17/11
Salary: £24,000
The role:
12 months
Monitoring competitor and market trends.
Analyse infringement and enforcement data and produce reports.
Monitoring & reporting on various aspects of the international piracy landscape together with various research projects.
Supporting in the interpreting and manipulating of large volumes of data to provide actionable insights to the business in a user-friendly way.
Assist in the production and distribution of performance reports for WBD’s UK & Ireland streaming and broadcast business, providing commentary that contextualizes and gives insight into performance trends.
Analyse various research insights to reveal more about our viewers and their content choices and behaviour.
Analyse channel and programme broadcast performance, with a particular focus on WBD’s Kids portfolio and key competitors.
Produce, maintain, and distribute reports for Film and TV digital sales across multiple on a weekly basis.
Track release dates and give assistance with planning on key element dates.
Deal with ad-hoc requests and analysis from the UK and US offices and prepare analysis and reports.
Requirements:
You must be a current University student in your 2nd year of study, looking to spend your 3rd year on placement and graduating no earlier than July 2027.
Willingness to learn new tools, data analysis techniques.
Quantitative skills and the ability to roll up sleeves and dig into the numbers, loves data.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
British Airways
Graduate - Commercial Analytics (2 years)
Deadline: 21/11
Salary: £33,600
The role:
You’ll be part of the team by analysing and interpreting complex data, influencing colleagues right across the business, and supporting key strategic recommendations in those respective areas.
Involvement in projects such as the evaluation and acquisition of new aircraft, defining and delivering the seating configuration for each aircraft type, developing the strategic direction of our future flight network, and optimising our current flight.
Requirements:
We are looking for a minimum of a 2:2 degree, or equivalent, in any subject (either achieved or expected). Ideally in a subject involving numbers and analysis.
Numerical competence and an inquisitive nature, with the ability to identify trends, patterns and insights from data, and a talent for communicating complex ideas.
The Football Association
Corporate Affairs Assistant (6-month FTC)
Deadline: 19/11
The role:
Political Visits and Events
Supporting the Senior External Affairs Manager and Public Affairs Manager, deliver visits for Ministers, Shadow Ministers and parliamentarians in order to showcase The FA's work – e.g. grassroots football facilities or girls' football programmes in schools.
Deliver FA events for political stakeholders - policy roundtables, receptions in Parliament, match screenings during international tournaments and trophy photo opportunities.
Support event day administration, such as arranging tickets for stakeholders.
Community Visits and Events
Supporting the CSR Manager, coordinate and deliver community engagement events; such as the annual community pitch day at Wembley Stadium.
Support event day administration, such as arranging tickets for the community.
Support the delivery of the FA's Community Club, drafting newsletters and arranging community offers.
Political Monitoring and Intelligence:
With the support of our public affairs agency, keep a close eye on political and policy developments and how they impact The FA. This will include monitoring parliamentary debates and the speeches, interviews and social media posts of key political figures.
Keep colleagues at The FA aware of these developments with concise and informative updates.
Briefings and Correspondence:
With the support of our Public Affairs Agency, draft well-written, concise and informative briefing notes for senior colleagues at The FA.
Manage the correspondence with MPs and other stakeholders.
Support the Corporate Affairs team:
Support the Corporate Affairs team's administration, e.g. raising Purchase Orders in the FA's internal system
Requirements:
Essential
Understanding and interest in politics.
Experience in project management or organising events.
Organisational and project management skills.
Good understanding of Microsoft and experience using Excel.
Letter drafting skills.
Ability to create presentations.
Beneficial
Political or Community Relations Studies.
Experience working in politics, corporate affairs, community programmes or corporate social responsibility.
Basic Health and Safety knowledge.
Experience working with external suppliers.
Private Equity Insights
Marketing Graduate at Private Equity Insights
The role:
A chance to work closely with our high-performing team as well as with the CEO and founder of our company.
Manage copywriting, graphics, strategy and optimisation for our newsletter, product updates and exclusive promotions.
Manage and grow our LinkedIn - our largest channel to interact with our audience - and frequently test new content formats. We would also like you to help us leverage our content on YouTube and launch our Twitter.
You will be responsible for our visual identity across all of our marketing channels.
Design, SEO activities, UX optimisation
To continuously measure and improve our performance metrics across channels. You will be working towards challenging targets and KPIs.
Paid advertising and PPC campaign management.
To collaborate with the other departments to identify content worth sharing with our audience, and also to inform them of our brands' progress.
Requirements:
We also expect candidates to have obtained a bachelors or masters degree, or to be working towards obtaining university qualification
Are an excellent communicator (especially) verbally and in writing
Kepler
Salary: £28,000
The role:
Manage and own campaigns; plan them, set them up and make key decisions about how to optimise them to produce the best possible performance.
Put together a weekly report and summary of the actions you've taken, so the account team can share these with the client, explaining your choices and the impact on the campaign.
Attend client calls and meetings, providing additional detail and background where needed.
Be a point of contact for client teams on day-to-day campaign based requests
Learn a broad range of skills across multiple channels in the digital advertising ecosystem.
Provide basic trafficking support as required
Requirements:
You will be a recent graduate with a relevant degree or have up to 1 years experience in digital marketing
A proven passion for digital media/advertising & technology
Highly numerate and comfortable with data analysis
Prior knowledge or experience of Google, Facebook or Amazon advertising ecosystem products or technologies is a major bonus
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