Marketing Intern (6-month Fixed Term Contract) (Digital Marketing)

Location: United Kingdom, London; hybrid model with staff required to work onsite 50% of the time

Company

hirify.global is a global news organisation whose FT Academy business provides executive education, professional development courses, board education, and educational resources for schools.

What you will do

• Support marketing campaigns across email, social media, digital channels, programme launches, webinars, and events.
• Create, build, and schedule marketing emails and coordinate campaign materials and deadlines.
• Research prospective customers, maintain contact lists, enrich databases, and support audience segmentation.
• Draft and edit content for emails, social media, websites, brochures, presentations, and programme materials.
• Update FT Academy website content and coordinate creative assets with the Brand & Design team.
• Maintain campaign reports and spreadsheets, monitor performance, and suggest improvements based on results and audience insights.

Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and an interest in creating engaging content.
• Good organisation and time management, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Solid knowledge of Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office, particularly Google Sheets or Excel.
• Interest in marketing, digital communications, and social media.
• Confidence working with information, conducting online research, and organising data.
• Creative, proactive approach and willingness to learn new skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues.
• Previous professional marketing experience and a specific degree are not required; applications are welcome from people at different stages of their early careers.

Nice to have

• Experience in marketing, communications, or a related area through internships, work placements, university projects, or extracurricular activities.
• Familiarity with email marketing platforms, content management systems, or CRM tools.
• Interest in business, professional learning, or executive education.
• Degree or relevant qualification in marketing, business, or an equivalent field.

Culture & Benefits

• Six-month fixed-term contract within a collaborative, inclusive, and fairness-focused organisation.
• Hybrid working with onsite attendance required 50% of the time, subject to role requirements and regular review.
• Opportunity to develop practical marketing skills and take on increasing responsibility in a growing learning business.
• Reasonable adjustments and personalisation are available for accessibility needs during the application process or interview.

Hiring process

• Applications are reviewed by a member of the recruitment team rather than by AI.
• Applicants should provide authentic information that accurately represents their skills, experience, and qualifications; AI use during the process may be monitored.
• Applicants requiring reasonable adjustments can contact talent@ft.com.