Internships at Lesniak Swann

Our four-week paid internship is an immersive introduction to a career in marketing. You’ll experience every department, work on live client briefs and present real thinking to real people. It’s serious, hands-on work – no boring shadowing here!

Work on live projects with marketing experts

This annual internship has been refined over several years to reflect what agency life is really like.

Run in conjunction with local partners – including VCCP Stoke and The Challenger Academy – the four-week programme gives you time with every team, from creative and strategy to PR and client services.

You’ll work on a live brief for a real client, following the same processes our teams use every day.

What you can expect

This isn’t about observing from the sidelines. You’ll be involved, challenged and trusted with meaningful work from day one.

Mentored support

You’ll be supported by experienced marketers across the agency, with time to ask questions, get feedback and understand why decisions are made.

Live client brief

You’ll work on a real brief for a real client – not a hypothetical task. The work is meaningful, relevant and treated with the same seriousness as any other client project.

Proper process

From briefing and research through to creative development and strategy, you’ll follow a full agency process and learn how ideas are built, tested and refined.

Client presentation

Presenting your thinking directly to the client in deck format, you’ll gaining confidence through an experience many people don’t get until much later in their careers.

Visit to industry-leading brands

Interns undertake a group trip to London to visit top-tier businesses within the marketing sector. Previous excursions have included Adobe and LinkedIn.

Paid the London Living Wage

This is a paid, full-time summer role. You’re treated as part of the team and trusted accordingly – because good work deserves proper pay.

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The work you’ll undertake

Each year’s overarching project is different, but always mirrors our real-life agency processes. Here are the kinds of tasks interns get to grips with.

First off, you’ll get a handle on the client, their audience and the wider market. That means reviewing personas, analysing content habits, researching competitors and identifying gaps and opportunities. It’s all about finding those golden nuggets of insight.

Key dates

Application deadline is 11.59pm Sunday 12th April

Shortlisted candidates will be informed by 5.30pm on Friday 24th April

In-person interviews will take place on Thursday 28th May

Internship takes place Monday 3rd August – Friday 28th August

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Who the internship is for

The internship is open to people aged 18+ who are curious about B2B marketing and willing to get stuck in.

You don’t need any marketing experience, just a genuine interest in how ideas, strategy and creativity come together.

We run the programme in partnership with local organisations to help open up access to the industry for people from all backgrounds. What matters most is your attitude, curiosity and commitment.

From interns to team members

For some interns, their four weeks with us are just the beginning. Both Chloe and Jessica joined the Lesniak Swann team following standout internships.

Chloe Powell

Mid-Weight Designer

Chloe Powell

Mid-Weight Designer

"The internship really opened my eyes to how an agency worked day-to-day. It was great to work on a live brief and present directly to real clients. A fantastic hands-on experience, and I came away feeling like I was a step ahead in my career, with valuable industry connections for the future."

Jessica Gilson

Account Executive

Jessica Gilson

Account Executive

“The four weeks flew by! What stood out most was how collaborative and open the team were – everyone was generous with their time and feedback, which made me feel like a genuine part of the team, not just ‘the intern’. I felt trusted and supported throughout. Working on real client briefs, contributing ideas and taking part in brainstorms really boosted my confidence.”