24 November 2009

Work experience

Nowmagazine.co.uk's unpaid work experience placements offer a brilliant opportunity to make contacts within major media corporation IPC Media.

DIGITAL WORK EXPERIENCE ON NOWMAGAZINE.CO.UK

A work experience placement at Now Online is an amazing chance for job seekers to get valuable hands-on digital training.

Successful applicants will NOT be making the Website Editor cups of tea or going to fetch blueberry muffins.

You must be over 18 and able to commit to a 4-week full-time placement.

Still a student? A voluntary placement should be stipulated as part of your course.

For details of Schedule 6 of the Education Reform Act 1988, click here>>

It's essential that you can write well, are comfortable with computers and understand the importance of accuracy. If you are a fast worker who also has a great eye for images, please apply.

Familiarity with Apple Macs is helpful and a basic understanding of Photoshop is a plus.

Work assignments depend on aptitude but we do NOT currently offer work experience in graphic design.

Duties will include administrative tasks and research but there may also be the chance to write.

A sound understanding of grammar, punctuation and spelling is essential. If you can't see what's wrong with the following sentence, please don't apply. Your unlikley 2 b acceppted, m8: if u no nuthin abowt celebrity's & rite in txt spk call-in yursef i innsted of I.

Does it really matter if Lily Allen is misspelt lilly alan, with no capital letters?

Or this season's style is written as this seasons style - without the apostrophe?

Yes, it does. Effective communication relies on clarity. If your application is sloppy, it will simply be deleted on receipt.

Details you need to know

The hours are 9am to 5pm and there is a daily £3.90 lunch allowance.

Local travel expenses up to £10 a day will also be reimbursed but check out the cheapest way to commute during your placement using an Oyster Card or weekly/monthly Travelcard.

(Ask for a receipt as proof of purchase is essential.)

We have many applicants who realise that they cannot afford any additional travel costs or have nowhere to stay in the London area, so please consider this carefully.

Make sure the daily journey to Southwark is feasible for you - punctuality is very important, as is reliability.

IPC Media's new London HQ, the Blue Fin Building - which boasts a restaurant with spectacular views of the capital and a garden terrace - was voted Best Corporate Workspace at The British Council for Offices Awards 2008 so it's a great place to be based. As well as the stunning office, we have a fun team who will make you very welcome.

The Blue Fin Building is in front of The Tate Modern - see map>>

Dress code? Wear anything you think appropriate - Ugly Betty poncho, furry catsuit, jeans, whatever... Your capability is more important than your appearance.

To apply for a 4-week digital work experience placement on the Now website, email nowfriends@ipcmedia.com.

It's essential that you put THE DATES YOU ARE AVAILABLE FIRST, THEN WEBSITE WORK EXPERIENCE in the subject field.

e.g. 1 Aug - 28 Aug 2009 WEBSITE WORK EXPERIENCE

If you are available immediately, then say NOW until when - and also how much notice you need.

e.g. Now to 1 Sept 2009 with 1 week's notice WEBSITE WORK EXPERIENCE

NOW WORK EXPERIENCE

Include a very brief personal statement about yourself, your experience and your aspirations as part of the email body text. (No more than 250 words in total.) If you have already completed a work experience placement with IPC Media - or have one booked - add the details.

We also need your mobile phone number. You may be contacted at short notice if we have a cancellation.

Send a CV if you wish but don't add large attachments, thanks.

Applicants who have read, absorbed and followed these instructions with the most care will be given priority.

CALLING ALL TRAINEE MAKE-UP ARTISTS!

We are currently looking for students who are training as make-up artists - or volunteers with relevant experience - to assist with video shoots. These work experience placements will be just odd days.

If you'd like to apply, send your details to nowfriends@ipcmedia.com with VIDEO SHOOTS in subject field.

NOW MAGAZINE EDITORIAL (PRINT)

You must be 21+ to work on Now magazine. There are currently no vacancies within the Now FASHION department but if you'd like to be considered for general office work experience, please apply by post to WORK EXPERIENCE, Now Magazine, 5th Floor, Blue Fin Building, 110 Southwark Street, London SE1 0SU.

Specify the dates you can do and the number of weeks you'd prefer (1 - 4).