Stuart Ross Communications Internship

Responsibilities

• You’ll learn the essential skills you need to start your career in the communications industry in a fast-paced environment.
• You will have the opportunity to develop your written and verbal communication skills to reach a range of different audiences, including customers, the media, businesses, stakeholder groups and politicians.
• As part of the team, you’ll be involved from the outset in key projects, creating campaigns, influencing how customers use London’s transport network and helping to shape TfL’s reputation.
• During your 11-month internship, you will collaborate with teams across the organisation and gain a solid understanding of London’s transport network as well as building your skills in several specialities such as Public Relations, Public Affairs and Marketing.
• You will be based in one of three teams: TfL Press Office, TfL Customer Directorate, TfL External Relations, Sustainability, with the opportunity to undertake a placement in another area.

Requirements

• Applications for joining TfL in 2027 are sought from candidates with specific protected characteristics who are: From Black, Asian or other minority ethnic backgrounds and/or People with a disability (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) and/or Individuals from a disadvantaged socio-economic background
• All candidates must be at least 18 years of age by the internship start date. The start date of the internship is 6-Sep-2027.
• They Must Be Either: A graduate with a minimum 2:2 in any degree, or an undergraduate on track to achieve this, OR A non-graduate with no more than one year’s paid experience in the communications industry such as public relations, public affairs, marketing, stakeholder engagement, media, or other related fields.
• Successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the scheme; this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa scheme.

Benefits

• Free travel on the TfL network for you and a nominee who lives in the same household
• Discounted national rail and Eurostar travel
• Minimum 28 days Annual leave (Pro rata dependent on role) plus public and bank holidays.
• Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
• Retail, health, leisure and travel offers & many more