Dive into the world of advertising with Media Trust and Amazon Ads through a unique, paid work experience and mentorship programme. No matter where you live in the UK, we’ve got you covered, with free travel and accommodation included.
Access All Areas is a free programme for people from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds. It is designed for people aged 18+ across the UK seeking an entry-level role in advertising, with no previous experience required.
According to research, the advertising and marketing industry is projected to grow by 10% in the next decade, outpacing the average for all occupations. Yet the people who work in advertising don’t always reflect all of UK society.
That’s why Media Trust and Amazon Ads have partnered to launch a programme of paid work experience and mentorship. Our goal? To provide talent from working class and less advantaged backgrounds with life-changing opportunities across the advertising sector.
The programme
This year’s programme will include 1:1 virtual mentoring sessions with an Amazon Ads professional and a week-long paid work experience placement at the Amazon offices in central London.
All travel and accommodation expenses will be also covered so participants can fully emerge themselves in learning the Amazon way of working.
Key dates
- The deadline for applications is Sunday 9 August.
- The programme runs from Thursday 10 September until early November.
- The work experience week will take place Monday 5 – Friday 9 October.
Who should apply?
Applications are open to individuals from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds who are looking to start a career in advertising.
You do not need previous experience in advertising to apply for the programme. Just show us your enthusiasm within your application and let us know why you want to join the programme. Career changers are warmly welcome.
Eligibility criteria
Participants must be:
- 18+ years old
- Not in full-time education
- Based anywhere in the United Kingdom (Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland or England)
- From a working class or less advantaged socioeconomic background*
*Criteria for a low socio-economic background includes, but is not limited to, being eligible for free school meals, your parents/carers occupation or parents not attending university.
