   
SUMMER in LONDON 2003 The Department of English and Comparative Literature SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY LONDON INTERNSHIPS
Accountancy Working for this International Accountancy Firm, the student might work as a tax intern assisting with Tax research Preparing tax returns Writing client letter Compiling power point presentations Other office duties Students assist tax accountants offering specialist audits to entertainment & sport industries and complete tax services to Americans living in UK through the firm’s affiliation with US firm Triple Check. ---------------------------------------------------------- Advertising Student will work as an Account Executive assisting with: · Management Assistance · Supplier Liaison · General Office Assistance Communications Company who has worked on advertising campaigns for Pepsi and Playstation & Warner Bros. Rebranding, brand promotion & awareness. The student’s duties will include: · Maintaining company database · Research, · Working on client accounts, · Assisting with group brainstorming contributing ideas, · Assisting with presentation preparation Internship student would support the Account Team assisting with data input, research, sourcing, booking/ordering, administration, telephone work and other office duties. ----------------------------------------------------------- Arts Management Independent record label and nightclub Assist in the day to day running of a record label and night club. Opportunity to watch bands and gigs etc., clerical and administrative work during the day. ----------------------------------------------------------- This Museum is the first and only composer museum in London. It is where George Frideric Handel lived for 36 years and where he died in 1759. The house has been restored and features refurbished interiors, manuscripts, fine and decorative arts and live music. The internship students will be able to work in a number of capacities including: · Receptionists for front of house admissions · Museum shop assistants · Supervisors & team leaders ----------------------------------------------------------- This internship is with a major London radio station mixing pop music from the seventies to the present day with current affairs and topical chat. Intern student will be part of a small, very friendly working team assisting with everything from research to talking live on air! Other tasks will include researching events and articles for radio programmes, booking guests for studio interviews, marketing assisting and with press department. Opportunities to also available to work in Sales & Marketing Department. ----------------------------------------------------------- Working at the Natural History Museum on the Banks Archive Project, an ongoing project researching the life of Sir Joseph Banks through transcribing original documents, the findings are being published. The student will: · List and check historical documents · Assist with other related research · Deal with enquires · Assist with clerical duties A professional touring dance company and the resident company of the Saddlers Wells Theatre, London. In addition to being a one of the most highly regarded dance companies in the Country, it also has an extensive education programme. The Interns duties would include: · Organizing schedules for dancers · Assisting with Marketing project · Day to Day office management Communications Working at this consulting and interactive communications company, students assist with client projects and portfolios. ----------------------------------------------------------- Education A LEA County Primary School for 3 — 11 year olds based in Kensington, this Internship would be a great way to experience the English education system. The Internship student will work as the Teachers Assistant in the age group of their choice working with the teacher in the following areas and much more: · Working in small groups with children · Preparing resources · Listening to children read · General Classroom Organization Independent educational charity, which promotes effective parliamentary democracy both in England and Internationally. The society promotes their work through, training courses and events as well as conferences. ----------------------------------------------------------- Jack Tizard is a day school for pupils aged 2-19 years with a range of severe learning difficulties (SLD) including profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD). The school serves the community of Hammersmith and Fulham and accepts pupils from a range of other boroughs. Pupils attending Jack Tizard School both have a statement of special educational needs, and receive annual reviews, or they attend on an assessment placement. The school population consists of pupils from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds. The Internship student will work as a classroom assistant supporting the teachers in the following positions and much more. · To support teacher in maintaining a calm, positive environment · To interact/communicate with pupils · Supervision of pupils with school staff · To work as part of a class-team Engineering Intern at one of London Underground’s infrastructure companies. It supports the Bakerloo, Central, Victoria and Waterloo and City lines. Working as a Compliance Inspector the student will have the opportunity to shadow engineers both on site, and in the office assisting with: · Compiling Health & Safety Files · Assisting Asset Engineers · Evaluating documents/cases · Producing Office Reports · Data analysis Events Planning This is an event planning company, planning events within the UK and Europe. The students’ tasks would involve; · Client Work · Project Management · Office assistance An events planning organization involved with managing sports and social and artistic events throughout Europe. Interns will be involved with Researching home pages, arranging events, seminars, clubs, sport gigs and conferences and specific events such as a visit to the London Eye. Requires skills in computer databases, web design, filing, and customer service. Interns must be flexible to accompany staff on site visits. ----------------------------------------------------------- A coalition which unites businesses, trade unions, the voluntary sector and is supported by leading political figures to promote the importance of Britain in Europe. The company promotes public understanding of Britain’s role in the European Union and the benefits of joining the Euro through campaigns and the media. Interns assist with the Business Liaison Unit helping with research, event planning and campaign initiatives. ----------------------------------------------------------- Fashion/design merchandising A high profile small designer/fashion label in London, where all business from marketing, distribution and cutting takes place. Internship students are able to observe and experience all aspects of the day-to-day running of a fashion company and assist in different areas of the company. Intern must have some experience or course work in fashion design. ----------------------------------------------------------- Internships in various departments; clothing, accessories, merchandising, buyers. Assist in day-to-day running of the department. Merchandising; Organizing and merchandising samples for the market, responding to customer queries, work with merchandise information system, update and analyze customer database, assisting in presentation of collections. ----------------------------------------------------------- Film The London Film Commission provides comprehensive advice and information about filming in London for all types of filming; music videos, commercials, feature films, television, corporate filming as well as photography. The LFC liaise with private and public companies in London to ensure filming can take place. They offer a range of services to meet filmmakers’ needs in London, including locations, facilities, crew and location managers. Internship Student will assist with researching information on international film commissions, working in the Locations library using the LFC’s data store, visiting locations with locations managers, ----------------------------------------------------------- Situated in the heart of Soho, this company promotes independent film in the UK and internationally. It runs film courses covering such subjects as writing, directing, producing & shooting, as well as hosting and organizing the UK’s only independent film festival. In addition, they also publish periodical magazines and journals. Students will have the opportunity to get involved with all aspects of this company’s business, from mail-shots to screenings. Duties will include: · Database management · Customer liaison · Telemarketing · Data & information transferring Working in this Film production company, the student will work in the business department assisting with general office duties, a great way to gain insight into the film industry and ‘get a foot in the door’. ----------------------------------------------------------- Students, interested in screen writing/film would benefit from interning with this small but very successful film company. You have the opportunity to shadow the marketing people, producers, writers, editors and have the unique opportunity of learning how a film company works. It is not all glamour but if you are prepared to get involved you will learn a lot. ----------------------------------------------------------- Finance/business Real estate investment firm, services include investment, development, management, leasing & construction. The company has branches in the US, and has developed alliances with Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan and Paine Webber. ----------------------------------------------------------- Economic & structural analysis’s for the financial markets in Europe. Particularly involved with the Euro and other financial developments around the EU. Emphasis on research, keeping up to date on current affairs (particularly, financial and political) Student would assist with: · Evaluating the relevant coverage · Data entry to assess UK/Euro information · Editing articles to be sent to clients · Preparing information for the website The London Stock Exchange is one of the worlds leading financial centers; it is Europe’s biggest exchange and the most international of all stock exchanges worldwide. All transactions at the LSE are done electronically making it unique compared to other stock exchanges. As well as providing a market for international companies to trade in, the LSE also maintains the FTSE 100 and the AIM market. Finance and economic interns have the opportunity to work in numerous departments. ----------------------------------------------------------- Students interning at this trade association for the investment banking and finance industries often undertake confidential project work. ----------------------------------------------------------- Based in the London office, interns answer clients trade and investment queries, work closely with the Foreign Commonwealth Office and other sources undertaking research on behalf of international clients who are opening offices in California. ----------------------------------------------------------- Information Technology Students interning at this internet company have the opportunity of learning in several departments, Sales/Marketing/Client services and international operations. They are exposed to numerous technical programs and search engines on the web. They research, review statistics, work on major accounts making sure the clients get what they pay for. The students get involved in consumer relations. Reports need to be created on clients accounts found on the inventory system. ----------------------------------------------------------- Interns work with the Information Technology support team for this company. Interns might assist with maintenance and upgrading of the in-house facilities and other project work. ----------------------------------------------------------- Intercultural Relations Interns are exposed to all areas of the arranging of companies and private individuals moving from one country to another. Interns have interacted with clients and colleagues from all over the world. Intern will be involved in a multicultural environment, hearing numerous languages spoken all the time. Students are involved in administrative tasks, invoicing, researching and follow up, making sure everything is covered before a move takes place. ----------------------------------------------------------- Journalism International business publication, opportunity to experience first hand, how a magazine is put together, based in the London office, but working and collaborating with the New York office. Duties include research on companies and competitors of Forbes Global. ----------------------------------------------------------- Intern involved with press releases, editing and writing pieces for the newspaper. One intern had the opportunity to interview a prominent news reader by the name of Sit. Trevor Mcdonald. ----------------------------------------------------------- Online teen magazine covering showbiz, targeting, entertainment and all things important for teens. My kinda place is the most visited online teen mag in the UK. Interns have the opportunity to shadow all departments; PR, business development, editorial, marketing & retail and work primarily in the interns’ area of interest. ----------------------------------------------------------- Law Working in this legal company specializing in many aspects of law, there are many opportunities to work in an administrative capacity. ----------------------------------------------------------- Specializing in accidental claims, criminal law, family law, employment law and housing law, this large solicitor’s office works with businesses and individuals. Interns work in a para-legal capacity in the criminal department attending court, keeping minutes of all court proceedings. Interns attend meetings at police stations and barristers chambers, accompany solicitors to court so eventually the intern can attend court unattended and clerk cases, take notes and be present with clients at court. ----------------------------------------------------------- Marketing Working for this brand engagement company with brand communications and strategies, students assist team members with research, preparing pitches, presentations and administrative duties. Interns also help with organizing staff events, outings, presentations and arranging guest speakers ----------------------------------------------------------- Interns work along side management in the destination and corporate travel department. Assist with press releases, attend receptions and entertain existing clients. Duties include other marketing duties as well. ----------------------------------------------------------- This high profile, national Rugby FC based at England’s Rugby capital Working in the marketing department as a marketing assistant, interns carry out research and writing various reports and work on projects both independently and with other office team members. General office duties include assisting with club publications and event promotion and management. ----------------------------------------------------------- Media group who have numerous magazines under their ‘umbrella’, music, children’s, fashion, specialist magazines including Marie Claire. Interns have the opportunity to work in the subscription-marketing department. ----------------------------------------------------------- Working in the Marketing Dept. of this theatre, interns work assisting with local distribution — developing & maintaining relationships with local businesses. Front of House work — maintaining displays. Data basing, mail outs, proofing and generally assisting in the day-to-day marketing of this busy theatre ----------------------------------------------------------- Politics/Government Working in the Labour Party’s Mitcham & Morden Constituency with, and on behalf of Siobhain McDonagh, Labour MP the student will get to experience working in both the Constituency office, and in the Houses of Parliament. Internship Positions: Assistant to Constituency Organizer Responsibilities include assisting Labour Party organizer in all duties such as: To assist Member of Parliament and staff as required interns may participate in the following: Political Campaigning; Research; Letter & Speech Writing; Briefings; Political/questionnaire analysis; Database upkeep; General office administration ----------------------------------------------------------- The RIIA is an international institute for the analysis of international affairs & issues. It has an information centre and library as well as publications, and is involved with lectures, meetings & conferences. The organization often holds meetings with guest speakers including, foreign ministers, and heads of states, politicians and senior business people. The RIIA is also frequently called upon to give interviews to the media on topics such as international economics, politics and environmental issues, and many more. ----------------------------------------------------------- Public Relations Interning in this international travel magazine, students work in the Media research department monitoring the press, helping with department presentations and compiling press reports. Office administration experience required. ----------------------------------------------------------- Public Relations Consultants specializing in Country House conference venues and London restaurants. GP currently have around 15 hotels (around UK) for which they market and generate business for. ----------------------------------------------------------- Interns at this PR consultancy firm work in a small and friendly team in an administrative capacity. There is also opportunity to help to organize (and attend!) PR events and parties. ----------------------------------------------------------- PR agency who work with high profile clients, specializing in fields of fashion, entertainment, e-commerce, travel, interiors, health & beauty require flexible eager interns to assist with: remarketing; branding; repositioning; event planning for corporate & celebrity events, as well as media work. ----------------------------------------------------------- Psychology/mental health Working in the Psychiatry department of this world famous hospital, the students’ tasks will include the following: · Helping to collate information for a research paper · Helping with filing hardcopies of journal articles · Observing Family therapy & assisting psychiatrists Working with this charitable organization which provides clinical counseling, interns will have the opportunity to work in a professional counseling environment. Students’ duties will include general office support. ----------------------------------------------------------- Working on an adoption research project at this famous center, a former intern had the opportunity to attend diagnostic meetings, transcribe interviews with children and families, learn to code questionnaires and videos of interactions and put together a newsletter. ----------------------------------------------------------- Public Policy Refugee Council works with Refugees and Asylum seekers providing help and support and in addition addresses their needs and concerns. Internship duties include working in the drop-in centers in London, as well as assisting with and shadowing Refugee Council employees. ----------------------------------------------------------- Theater Internships at the Globe vary from department to department. Students have had the opportunity to intern in the Press/media relations department having exposure to celebrities, press writings, editing etc., Front of House, students interested in tourism, education and theatre. The Globe support an Adopt an Actor scheme, this internship would suit a student interested in writing and education. Students interested in event planning, drama and organizing workshops work along side the HR department and become very involved in the regular daily books. All of the students who have interned at the Globe have had an unforgettable experience. ----------------------------------------------------------- This children’s theatre works with local children in the community and with special needs children putting on productions and holding educational workshops. Interns have assisted in the wardrobe department, assisting with making and designing costumes, sitting in on design meetings and buying materials. This hands on placement is has proved to be a very rewarding and enjoyable experience. -----------------------------------------------------------
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