PR Internship
Midas
- Location
- London, UK
- Posted
- July 26, 2026
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Role overview
Midas is an award-winning communications agency specializing in the books, arts, culture, and heritage sectors. We are a close-knit team of PR, marketing, and social media experts dedicated to delivering standout campaigns and impactful media coverage. Our strategies aim to reach new audiences, grow brands, and drive engagement through clear strategy, creative thinking, and precise audience targeting. We identify the right stories, craft the right messages, and deliver them at the opportune moment. Our loyal client base, some of whom have been with us for over twenty years, trusts us for our thoughtfulness, agility, and results-driven approach. We quickly grasp briefs, understand context and stakeholders, and possess a nuanced understanding of current media and influencer landscapes, making our clients' priorities our own.
The internship programme offers a hands-on opportunity to be fully immersed in our team and work. You will be trained in the fundamentals of building a PR campaign from start to finish.
Responsibilities
- Writing effective and convincing copy for press releases and email pitches
- Building media and influencer lists
- Social media management
- Media liaison
- Securing coverage
- Creative brainstorming
- Attending meetings where appropriate
- Setting up publicity schedules such as interviews, book signings, and author events
- Researching suppliers
- Collating media coverage
- Contributing to the success of a wide range of PR campaigns
- Taking on your own responsibilities with team support
Skills
, Knowledge, and Experience Required
- Demonstrable passion for books, culture, and/or the wider arts
- Interest in and knowledge of the media, as well as social media/digital marketing/communications
- Excellent communication and writing skills
- A meticulous eye for detail
- Ability to thrive in a busy environment, with an enthusiastic team player attitude and a can-do approach
Desirable
- Office experience
- PR, marketing, journalism, arts, or books experience
What You Will Gain
- Hands-on PR experience
- Training in press release & pitch writing, and social media content planning & creation
- The opportunity to work on exciting projects across books and arts, including book campaigns, literary festivals, book prizes, and exhibitions
- A creative and supportive working environment
- The opportunity to attend events such as book launches, exhibition openings, festivals, photo calls, and networking events
Essential
Information
- Place of work: Central London
- Full address of placement: Penway Place, 2A Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H 0HF (nearest tubes: Leicester Square/Charing Cross)
- Hours: 9am-5pm, Monday to Thursday (28 hours per week)
- Internship Duration: Three months
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary: £1,799 per month
Application Information
- Please email your CV and cover letter in a Word format to: [email protected] by 23:00 Friday 31st July 2026.
- As an agency that values original thinking and human creativity, we encourage applicants to avoid the use of AI in applications, particularly when writing cover letters.
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview at our offices in Central London in August.
- Please note that we reserve the right to close this opportunity early if sufficient applications are received.
- Midas is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make the application process accessible in line with your needs.