Agency :
Havas London
YOU MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN YOUR APPLICATION, FOR YOUR APPLICATION TO BE ACCEPTED.
PLEASE PLACE THE ANSWERS AS THE FIRST PAGE OF YOUR CV, LIKE A COVER LETTER. YOU’LL BE SCORED OUT OF 5 FOR EACH ANSWER, THE HIGHEST AVERAGE SCORING CANDIDATES WILL BE INVITED TO THE FIRST STAGE OF THE INTERVIEW PROCESS.
Good luck, and do not use AI to generate these answers (we’ll know), and you’ll sound the same as everyone else who does it. This is about you representing you, we care more about your ideas more than what AI thinks you should say.
1. In your first month, you’ve been asked to help plan the agency’s Christmas party.
There will be 200 people attending and you have a budget of £20,000 to spend, please let us know where you’re taking us and a plan of what we’ll be getting up to. It’s very important that you tell us how you’ll use the budget, as we need the Finance team to approve it.
(This is obviously not a real scenario, but we want to see your ability to plan, present and sell an idea, plus demonstrate how you plan with a budget. We’re not judging the idea itself so go wild, but we are judging how you communicate it and how you manage budgets and resources.)
2. You’re assisting on a photoshoot - it’s meant to look like a beach, but the sand has not arrived because someone hasn’t ordered it, and your manager isn’t at the set yet. Various people are looking to you for an answer and a solution, most importantly the clients, the photographer and the influencers. You need to think on your feet, please provide us a bullet point breakdown (in order) of what you’ll do.
(We want to see your people skills, how you think on your feet, and your ability to respond to a crisis and find a solution.)
3. Tell us about the most interesting thing you’ve seen about the agency you’re applying for and ask us a question which you’d be too nervous to ask in a formal interview setting.
(We want to see your engagement and interest in what you’re doing. Hundreds of people apply to Platform roles, and our aim is to find the people being the most intentional about what they are applying for. The hiring managers will not see the question unless you want them to, so go as in depth as you like based on what you can find out about them through your research.)
About Havas Platform
Havas Platform is our flagship six-month entry-level programme, primarily for underrepresented talent who otherwise face higher barriers of entry into our industry. The programme is designed to provide you with meaningful paid work experience and tailored industry training.
Everybody on the programme is part of a real team, working on real briefs, doing real work, for real clients.
Here’s what the 6 month programme consists of:
CAREER DEVELOPMENT: Unlock your potential through personalised learning experiences and receiving training in the role.
REAL WORK: Develop your skills and expertise by working on role-specific activities and projects that will give you the experience you need to thrive in our industry and beyond.
COLLABORATION: Work with talented colleagues to exchange creative ideas, spark innovation and win together.
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS: Expand your industry knowledge by learning from multiple agencies and colleagues with a wealth of knowledge and diverse career journeys.
WELLBEING & PASTORAL SUPPORT: A dedicated buddy and Platform programme manager and access to a range of wellness and mental health initiatives.
NETWORK-BUILDING: Grow your professional networks and connect with industry leaders and peers.
About Havas London -
We are Havas UK’s flagship creative agency and we are united by a common purpose to create a meaningful difference to the brands, the businesses and lives of the people we work with.
No brand can outspend the internet, so having a finger on the cultural pulse helps establish meaning and relevance between brands and today’s audiences. Whether our clients want to own, disrupt or completely reinvent their categories, inspiration and invention are critical to standing out from a sea of sameness.
And we give clients more than just ad campaigns. We follow an integrated methodology, driven by audience insights, to get to a Meaningful Brand Idea that will connect with customers across all channels. The result?
Purposeful brand solutions, through media experiences that matter, that change how audiences think and feel about your brand.
The Team:
The Havas London Production team of nine is dedicated to bringing creative ideas to life and delivering world-class work across every stage of the production process. From planning and budgeting through to shoot, post-production, and final delivery, the team partners closely with Creative, Strategy, Account Management, and clients to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, creatively, and to the highest standard. Integral to the team is Business Affairs, which provides expert management of talent, music, licensing, contracts, rights clearances, and commercial negotiations, ensuring all work is compliant, commercially robust, and supports Havas London's commitment to producing outstanding and effective campaigns.
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The Production Platformer should have these skills:
Great with structure, process and filing – administration skills are essential.
Highly organised with an impeccable attention to detail
Great people skills and ability to deal with people of all levels
Able to work under pressure and instruction but with confidence to take own initiative when appropriate
Willing to learn & eager to improve
Confidence & gravitas
Highly energetic & positive
Bold, brave, someone who is not afraid to give their opinion or contradict
Trustworthy & able to deal with confidential matters
Proactive, reactive & able to pre-empt things before others
Experience of PowerPoint, Google Slides, and/or AI tools beneficial though not essential
In this role
Project and process management
You’re learning the agency process and how work moves from briefing to delivery, supporting projects with accuracy and enthusiasm.
You’re supporting the film production lifecycle across shoots, edits and audio projects by assisting with logistics and documentation.
You’re supporting Business Affairs and learning about contracts, licensing and clearances.
You’re responsible for core admin tasks - booking travel, coordinating diaries, preparing call sheets, itineraries and shoot paperwork.
You’re organising and maintaining production documents, ensuring information is accurate, up to date and easy to access.
You’re supporting the preparation of PPMs and production meetings by gathering information and ensuring materials are ready on time.
You may be handling essential paperwork such as talent contracts, release forms and NDAs, keeping everything organised and dependable.
You’re learning the CARIA, the broadcaster / media booking portaland sending instructions for UK TV campaigns
You’re learning how to flag issues early by asking questions and escalating
Stakeholder management
You’re communicating clearly and promptly with suppliers, internal teams and production partners under guidance.
You’re keeping stakeholders informed of agreed actions and timelines, helping projects stay on track.
You’re building positive working relationships by being helpful, responsive and detail-focused
You’re developing your presence within the team by being organised, reliable and eager to learn.
Creativity and craft
You’re supporting director showcases and creative sessions by owning logistics and coordination.
You’re beginning to build awareness of talent, suppliers and creative partners by assisting with research and organisation.
You’re developing an understanding of how thoughtful production choices contribute to strong creative outcomes.
Financial management
You’re supporting cost tracking by raising and processing POs and invoices, updating reconciliations and helping to keep records accurate
You’resubmitting expenses promptly and correctly, understanding the importance of accurate documentation.
You’re filing all documentation with clear and accurate labelling and following our filing and naming conventions.
You’re developing basic awareness of budgets, timelines and the relationship between production decisions and cost.
HR Benefits
On the Platform programme, you'll benefit from:
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Contract Type :
Intern
Here at Havas across the group we pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability and other factors that have no bearing on an individual’s ability to perform their job.
TO MAKE A MEANINGFUL DIFFERENCE TO BRANDS, TO BUSINESSES AND TO PEOPLE
Founded in 1835 in Paris, Havas is one of the world’s largest global communications networks, with more than 23,000 people in over 100 markets sharing one single mission: to make a meaningful difference to brands, businesses, and people. Havas has developed a seamlessly integrated global strategy and operating system, Converged, designed to answer clients’ needs for standout, cross-functional, end-to-end communications solutions, supercharged by data, tech and AI, but powered by humans. Through its 70+ Havas Villages around the world, covering all communication activities, Havas’ teams work together with agility and in perfect synergy to offer tailor-made, innovative solutions to clients that support them in their positive transformation. Havas is committed to building a diverse culture where everybody feels they belong and can be themselves and thrive.
