MSE Intern

MSE Internship- Social Media & Digital Content

Six-month internship, full-time, paid (London Real Living Wage) | Planned start: October/November 2026

About the internship

MoneySavingExpert(MSE) is launching a paid, full-time, six-month internship scheme,and we'relooking for aspiring journalists, content creatorsand social media storytellers. You'lljoin a busy, purpose-driven media organisationthat always puts the consumer first, helping people save money and campaigning on their behalf for financial justice.

The programwill embed you within our editorial teams, giving you hands-on experience of writing and publishing stories and creating content across articles, social mediaand video formats. Your work could reach an audience of more than 10 million people each month.

If you'repassionate about storytelling, social media, journalism, making complex ideas easy to understand and fighting consumers' corner, we'dlove to hear from you.

What we'relooking for

This internship is designed for someone with passion, curiosityand potential who wants to gain hands-on experience. If you'reexcited about the opportunity but don'tmeet every requirement, we'dstill love to hear from you. We care more about your enthusiasm and willingness to learn than a perfect match to every criterion.

We know that some groups remainunderrepresented in journalism and the wider media industry, and we'recommitted to creating more opportunities for people from a broad range of backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from people from ethnically diverse backgrounds, while emphasisingthat this opportunity is open to everyone.

We'relooking for someone who can demonstratea genuine interest in journalism, social media,and digital content creation, particularly vertical video.

That interest could be demonstratedthrough any of the following:

• A recentgraduate in journalism, media, communicationsandrelated subjects.

• A recent graduate in any other subject, with a clear interest in journalism, social mediaor content creation.

• Having equivalent experience gained outside formal education.

• Publishing content through a university or school publication, local media outlet, website, community projector workplace.

• Creatingcontent through your own social media channels, blogs, newsletters, podcasts,or videos.

• Producing content in any format that demonstratescuriosity, creativity,and clear communication.

You don'tneed experience in allthese areas. We'reinterested in your potential, enthusiasm,and willingness to learn.

What is essential, is that;

• You must have full right to work in the UK

• You can commuteto London; the role is hybrid, spending 2 days per week in our Soho office

• You’reavailable to start in the role from the end of October

• You’reavailable to work full time (37.5 hours a week)

The qualities that will help you thrive

• Enthusiasm for social media, digital content,and consumer-focused journalism.

• Curiosity and an interest in learning how to turn complex subjects into engaging, accessible content.

• A proactive approach and willingness to seek out opportunities to learn.

• The confidence to contribute ideas and collaborate with others.

• An interest in developing skills in vertical video and multi-channel storytelling.

Some experience of working with a team, whether through education, volunteering, a part-time role, a community project or an office environment, would be helpful butisn'tessential.

You'llhave the opportunity to learn from some of the UK's leading financial journalists and content creators.

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a short cover letter of no more than 500 words.Tell us why you'reinterested in the internship, what has sparked your passion for media, journalismor digital content, and how the opportunity fits with your future goals.

We'dalso welcome examples of journalism or digital content you'veproduced. These might be from your own channels, a portfolio, a blog, a publication, a podcast,or a video platform. If you have examples, please include links with your application.Examples are welcomed, but we understand that not everyone will havethe same access to opportunities.

Thinking of applying? If you'reexcited about the opportunity but aren'tsure you tick every box, we'dstill love to hear from you.

At MONY Group, we believe in the strength of diversity and see inclusion as a strategic advantage. Our values guide us in creating a workplace where fairness and equity is a reality for all. We’recommitted to minimising systemic bias and creating a level playing field for all candidates.

Contact us for reasonable accommodations in the application process, no need to discloseyour disability or condition, just specify your needs. Unsure what to ask for? We can guide you through available accommodations.

We understand that job adverts only say so much and you’relikely to have a lot of questions. If you’dlike to know more before applying such as more on hybrid working, salary, our parental leave policy etc, please just let us know, and we’llbe happy to help. You can contact the recruiter for this role, Kim at [email protected]

We believe that success isn’tsolely defined by ticking boxes on a skills checklist. We encourage your application, so we can discover your skills and experience that will help you succeed in this role.