Marketing Placement Opportunity in the Games Industry
In an exciting new placement-based training and development scheme, Northwest Vision and Media are inviting graduates from Marketing/Digital Communications courses in the Northwest to apply for the opportunity to work alongside one of the regions top emerging Games companies.
The Games industry in the Northwest is one of the fastest growing in the region with many developers, starting out at grassroots level, now developing products for an international market. As such, this placement scheme provides a unique opportunity for a Marketing graduate to contribute to the tactical marketing plan of a growing company within a growing industry.
There are 8 placement opportunities available: 8 successful candidates will each be paired with one of 8 Games companies based in the Northwest for a paid 6-month placement beginning in September 2009.
Other benefits that you can expect as part of the scheme include;
• An induction event introducing you to the Games industry in the Northwest*
• Mentoring throughout the placement from an experienced industry professional
• Access to a training subsidy for relevant training during the placement
*Prior knowledge of the Games industry is not required. This induction event will provide you with an overview of the industry; it is your knowledge of marketing strategy and your commitment to developing business in the Northwest that your application will be assessed on.
HOW TO APPLY
Download and email an application form and CV to ianw@visionandmedia.co.uk
DEADLINE for applications: 12:00 midday, Friday 24 July 2009
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Please note this is a trainee opportunity and not a job.
To be eligible for this placement opportunity you must meet the following criteria:
• You must have no more than 12 months experience working in the Marketing industry
• You must reside in the Northwest and be willing to travel within the region
• You must NOT be in full time education
This activity is funded by the Digital and Media Skills Programme, delivered by Northwest Vision and Media in partnership with Skillset, and supported by the North West Development Agency.