Planning Placement - 2025

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On-Air Planning Placement (2025)

The Planning Placement at Hearst Networks EMEA is an excellent opportunity for students eager to delve into the world of media, broadcasting, and creative TV scheduling. This placement year program, starting in Summer 2025, immerses students in the operational and creative aspects of broadcasting while equipping them with the skills needed to succeed in the fast-paced media industry.

What the role entails:

• TV Scheduling and Planning: You will create and manage daily TV schedules, ensuring that all programming aligns with channel objectives and engages the target audience effectively.
• Content Collaboration: Work closely with voiceover artists, graphic designers, and promotional teams to develop on-air content that enhances the viewing experience.
• Operational Support: Help maintain the smooth functioning of broadcasting by troubleshooting issues and ensuring compliance with branding guidelines.
• Promotional Coordination: Collaborate with internal teams to integrate promotional material into schedules, maximizing viewer engagement and promotional effectiveness.

What experience you can gain:

• Hands-On Broadcasting Experience: Get direct exposure to the day-to-day workings of TV scheduling and learn how programming decisions impact viewer retention.
• Creative Problem Solving: Develop strategies to balance creative content with operational efficiency, preparing you for a career in media planning.
• Collaboration Across Teams: Work with experienced professionals in voiceovers, graphics, and marketing to deliver cohesive and impactful content.
• Time Management and Organisation: Strengthen your ability to juggle multiple deadlines and priorities within a fast-paced environment.

Who we are looking for:

• Passionate about Media: Ideal for students who love TV and broadcasting and want to explore a career in creative scheduling.
• Detail-Oriented and Organised: The role demands high levels of accuracy and an ability to manage complex schedules.
• Proactive and Collaborative: Candidates must be team players who can communicate effectively and contribute to group projects.
• Problem-Solvers: A keen ability to identify challenges and implement effective solutions is essential for success.

Eligibility:

For Sandwich-Year Students: Open to students currently enrolled in a degree program with a placement year as part of their studies.

Placement Dates: Summer 2025 for a year, returning to university in August 2026, placement based in London.

Application Guidance: 

As part of your application, in addition to your CV we'd like you to include a cover letter. This is your opportunity to tell us more about yourself and why you're interested in this role. You might want to cover things like:

• Why you're drawn to this internship and the field you're applying for.
• What makes you a good fit for the role.
• A project or experience you're proud of and why it stands out to you.These are just examples—feel free to tell us anything you think is relevant to your application and highlights your personality, skills, and interests.

Important: Please avoid using AI tools like ChatGPT to generate your entire cover letter. We want to hear your voice and get a sense of who you are, not a polished response from a machine. We’re looking forward to learning more about you!

This placement offers a comprehensive insight into the broadcasting world, helping students develop both creative and operational skills for a successful media career.

Please note that this role is based on audience research rather than production research.

About Us

At Hearst Networks EMEA (previously A+E Networks EMEA), we share stories that matter, inspiring and exciting our audiences with hit US franchises (The Curse of Oak Island, Pawn Stars), must-see docudramas (Royal Kill List and Colosseum), and original commissions (Sex: A Bonkers History with Amanda Holden, Royal Autopsy, Cops Gone Bad with Will Mellor). Over the past few years we’ve championed our own original programming and relished in the successes of recent series’ such as The Unbelievable with Dan Aykroyd, Great Escapes with Morgan Freeman, The Prison Confessions of Gypsy Rose Blanchard and Royal Mob.

We welcome talented candidates with infectious enthusiasm who love what they do, and are ready to learn, develop and thrive. Here you’ll find a community of innovative, creative and inspiring people who aren’t afraid to embrace responsibility and try new things collaboratively, as a team.

We are a certified Great Place to Work® with a can-do, motivated culture that believes in working to live, not just living to work. Every employee has a voice and is encouraged to be themselves and be ambitious. With offices in Rome, Madrid, London, Warsaw, Munich and Johannesburg, we are a truly international organisation that celebrates difference and diversity.

As an inclusive employer, we value the diversity of our teams and want our workforce to reflect our wider society. We encourage and welcome applications from people from under-represented backgrounds and are keen to make sure we are inclusive and accessible to all. Pease do let us know if you require any adjustments or assistance for meetings and communications with you when you apply for a role with us.

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button.

Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.