Creative Intern - The Trust, The Wall Street Journal Barron's Group

About Dow Jones

Dow Jones is a renowned global provider of news and business information, serving audiences worldwide via print, digital, mobile, and live events. With a legacy exceeding 130 years, it operates one of the largest global news-gathering networks, inclusive of iconic brands such as The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, MarketWatch, Factiva, and more. Dow Jones forms part of News Corp.

Role Overview

The Trust at The Wall Street Journal Barron’s Group is a rapidly expanding team composed of enthusiastic writers, content and creative strategists, designers, editors, and developers. Their productions cover a broad spectrum including short and long-form reports, innovative digital experiences, documentaries, data visualizations, animations, and social-first storytelling. This is a full-time on-site internship based in London, offering exposure to various facets of the branded content studio.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a diverse clientele spanning luxury, travel, technology, finance, government, and more.
• Engage with clients across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific regions.
• Rotate through various team functions to learn the lifecycle of campaigns from briefing and pitching through production.
• Assist creative directors and editorial staff with research and idea generation, support project managers and producers in launching campaigns punctually and within budget.
• Work alongside designers, developers, performance managers, social strategists, and sales teams to evaluate and enhance content effectiveness for the Wall Street Journal audience.
• Create content ranging from original reported articles and social media copy to films, podcasts, and immersive digital storytelling.

Candidate Profile

• Demonstrates a strong passion for storytelling and creative problem-solving applicable to client projects; backgrounds in journalism, film/audio production are beneficial.
• Self-motivated with a solid work ethic, capable of thriving in a dynamic, high-performing environment; given meaningful assignments that influence published stories on wsj.com.
• Keen interest in news media business coupled with awareness of global business and political landscapes.
• Understand the positioning of The Wall Street Journal within the media sector.
• Possesses an international outlook; experience abroad and multilingualism are advantageous.
• Insight into how technology influences news media and advertising sectors moving forward.
• Effective presentation skills suited for client interactions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication capabilities.
• Strong time management aptitudes.
• Completion of at least two years of undergraduate education.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodation

Dow Jones practices equal opportunity employment, offering consideration irrespective of protected categories including race, gender, disability, veteran status, among others. Provisions for reasonable accommodations during application or interview processes are available and can be requested by contacting the designated talent resource team.

Additional Information

Department: Dow Jones - Media Sales
Job Category: Administration, Facilities & Secretarial
Union Status: Non-Union role