MiQ and Media Trust: Work Experience Week
Do you want to learn more about a career in the advertising industry?
Media Trust and leading digital advertiser, MiQ, have created a unique work experience opportunity for future media leaders aged 15-18!
Applications are now closed.
People often say that to get into advertising, it’s more about who you know than what you know. But research shows teams with diverse background create better, more relevant campaigns. Right now, the advertising industry still doesn’t reflect the diversity of the UK. Media Trust and MiQ are joining forces to help change that!
We’re offering 20 work experience places for 15–18-year-olds* based in London and surrounding areas from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds. We’re looking for candidates who are looking to start a career in advertising and would benefit from a 4-day work experience placement at the MiQ headquarters in London. The week will be packed with engaging sessions to help you learn more about how the advertising industry works, grow your skills and meet new people.
*Those aged 15 require parental or guardian consent to apply, please contact rachaelw@mediatrust.org for information before applying
What is programmatic advertising?
MiQ are a programmatic media company. Programmatic advertising uses audience data to sell digital advertising space to brands by reaching their target audiences.
Essentially, MiQ helps brands show the right ads to the right people online. Every time you scroll TikTok, watch YouTube or play a mobile game, there’s tech working behind the scenes deciding which ads you see – that’s programmatic advertising.
It’s one of the fastest-growing areas of advertising, and MiQ have worked with over 8,000 brands, from Burberry to Fanta.
What’s involved?
It takes a lot of different skills and experience to bring an advertising campaign to life. This 4-day work experience opportunity will give you an insight into different areas of the industry from creative to sales, as well as show the variety of career roles programmatic advertising has to offer.
As trainees, you’ll take part in knowledge sessions and complete set tasks throughout the programme. Then, in small groups, you’ll present what you’ve learned back to your MiQ facilitators. You’ll come away with hands on experience and an understanding that goes beyond just the theory.
The placement will run from 23rd March – 26th March 2026, 10am to 4pm every day. It will be based at the MiQ headquarters in Holborn, central London and all travel expenses and lunch will be covered.
Why a career in advertising?
Advertising is a dynamic, ever-changing, and collaborative industry that puts a high value on both creativity and management skills.
Many of us interact with advertising on a day-to-day basis, whether through social media, TV, events or even product packaging. A career in advertising could be the perfect fit for you if you’re interested in:
Innovation
Coming up with new ways to advertise and reach audiences.
Content creation
This can be anything from creating videos for social media, writing for websites or an interview for TV.
Collaborating with others
Working with different teams to bring campaigns to life.
Analysing consumer trends
Identifying the latest viral fad and must-have products.
Project management
Bringing everything together to meet the brief.
Who is eligible to apply?
Applications are open to individuals who are:
- Aged between 15-18
- Currently in school years 11, 12 and 13 or equivalent
- Based in London and the surrounding areas
- From a working class or less advantaged socioeconomic background (for example if you were/are eligible for free school meals and/or neither of your parents went to university)
- Looking to build their knowledge for a future career in advertising
- Available between 10am and 4pm from Monday 23rd March – Thursday 26th March 2026
You do not need any previous experience to apply for the programme. Just show us your enthusiasm within your application and let us know why you want to join the programme.
How can I apply?
Applications have now closed.
Want to find out more before applying?
We’re hosting an online Q&A session for prospective participants, parents, carers and teachers who want to find out more about the programme.
- Date: Wednesday 11 February
- Time: 6:00PM – 6:30PM
Need support with your application?
If you need an alternative format for the application, would like to send a video instead or if you have any questions, please get in touch with Rachael on rachaelw@mediatrust.org.
Accessibility
The structure and content of this programme will be adjusted to meet any accessibility needs we are made aware of, including but not limited to: BSL interpretation, live captioning, and resources in other formats.
Please let us know in your application of any accessibility requirements you may have.
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