Hands-On PR Intern (Arts & Culture) - Central London

Hours: 4 days per week, Monday-Thursday (based in our Central London office)

Duration: Three months

Preferred start date: Monday 7th September 2026

Midas is an award-winning communications agency working at the heart of the books, arts, culture, and heritage sectors.

We are a close-knit team of PR, marketing and social media experts. We deliver standout campaigns that get noticed and communications strategies that deliver impactful media coverage, reach new audiences, grow brands and drive engagement. Every campaign we run is rooted in clear strategy, creative thinking and precise audience targeting. We identify the right stories, craft the right messages and land them with the right people - at the right moment. That clarity and rigour underpins everything we do.

Working with authors, artists, museums, prizes, events, brands and beyond, we have a very loyal client base, with some clients staying with us for over twenty years. Our clients stay with us because we’re thoughtful, agile and results-driven. We quickly get to the heart of a brief, understand the context and the stakeholders and bring a nuanced grasp of today’s media and influencer landscapes. Above all, we make our clients’ priorities our own - and deliver with care, energy and conviction.

The Opportunity:

Our internship programme is an opportunity to be fully immersed in our team and our work. This is a hands‑on role where you would be trained in the fundamentals of building a PR campaign from beginning to end, including; writing effective and convincing copy for press releases and email pitches, building media and influencer lists, social media, media liaison, securing coverage, creative brainstorming, attending meetings where appropriate, setting up publicity schedules such as interviews, book signings and author events, researching suppliers, and collating media coverage. There would be the opportunity to attend various events which could include book launches, exhibition openings, festivals, photo calls, networking events, etc.

You would contribute to the success of a wide range of PR campaigns at Midas, and from day one you’d be given your own responsibilities, with the support of our collaborative team.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required

• Demonstrable passion for books, culture and/or the wider arts
• An interest in and knowledge of the media, as well as of social media/digital marketing/communications
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Thriving in a busy environment, you’ll be an enthusiastic team player with a can‑do attitude
• Above all we’re looking for passion and drive, rather than specific 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, exhibitions and beyond
• A creative and supportive working environment
• The opportunity to attend events

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 28hrs per week

Internship Duration: Three months

How to Apply

Please email your CV and cover letter in a Word format to: Edwina.Boyd-Gibbins@midas-group.com 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.