There are a range of ways you can get involved with Urban Development. As well as artist development, we invest in developing the skills of our ever growing Urban Development family, which includes everyone who comes into contact with us. In such a competitive industry, work experience can make all the difference to your CV. Grab this opportunity and you could be contributing to the growth of an exciting urban music brand while building your skills, contacts and experience.

Our work-based learning programme includes:  

- internships

- apprenticeships, helping out with our Education programme

- volunteering opportunities, mainly linked to our shows at Stratford Circus and other venues

We'll advertise specific opportunities on this page - to apply to any of these or to send us your details, letting us know what you're interested in.

MARKETING & EDITORIAL INTERNSHIPS

What we’re looking for: A flair for writing and editing copy, great communication skills, great at building contacts, a head for ideas, and a good knowledge of social networks (Twitter, Facebook, Myspace, YouTube etc).

What you can expect: Hands-on experience of all aspects of UDHQ's marketing campaigns, assisting to update the Urban Development blog and invaluable experience working behind the scenes on live events and seminars. 

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COMPANY/ADMIN INTERNSHIPS

What we’re looking for: Great communication skills, good written and spoken English, great organisation, willingness to take on a wide range of tasks and get involved with the team.

What you can expect: Hands-on experience of a range of projects and admin experience.

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PROJECT INTERNSHIPS

What we’re looking for: Great planning and people skills, good written and spoken English, willingness to take on a wide range of tasks and get involved with the team.

What you can expect: Gain experience dealing directly with venues, exhibitions and performers. Hands on experience of a range of events tasks from planning to evaluation.

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STUDIO INTERNSHIPS

What we’re looking for: Basic sound engineering experience (or a willingness to learn), availability to attend some evening sessions.

What you can expect: Opportunity to meet and look after studio clients, training around studio equipment testing and set-up.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

We offer time with a dedicated professional development mentor for all our internships, as well as a zone 1-4 travelcard and lunch expenses. In return, we ask for a commitment to 2 days a week for 12 weeks.

HOW DO I APPLY?

To be eligible to apply for any of our internships, you must work less than 16 hours a week and live or are studying in one of the following London boroughs: Newham, Tower Hamlets, Hackney, Waltham Forest or Greenwich.

Please send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you think you should be our next intern, either by email to becca@urbandevelopment.co.uk or in the post to Company Manager, Urban Development, Unit D2, Sugarhouse yard, Sugarhouse Lane, London E15 2QS. Give us a call on 0208 536 0630 if you have any questions.

Good luck!