Immediate, Bauer Media, Hearst UK and Shard Financial Media are the first publishers to back an initiative to break down financial barriers into journalism
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Immediate, Bauer Media, Hearst UK and Shard Financial Media are the first four partners of PPA's new Paid Work Experience Programme — an initiative designed and driven by early-career professionals to break down financial barriers to entry in publishing.
Successful applicants carry out four-week placements across editorial, marketing, commercial, events, and digital teams. They receive hands-on experience intended to build confidence and industry know-how.
The scheme directly addresses one of publishing’s hardest access problems: unpaid work experience. The strong demand for the first round has the PPA urging its 250+ members to create even more paid opportunities for 2027.
Developed by the Next Gen Board and supported by PPA’s wider Good Hiring initiative, the programme aims to help people enter publishing regardless of background or connections.
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