School of DC is back 🧠. Fancy bagging yourself some hands-on experience, honing your skills and kick-starting a portfolio? Our two-week paid placement is the perfect crash course to give you a taste of the creative advertising industry.
It's that time of year again when we’re looking for a brainy bunch to join us for School of DC 2025.
You’ll work on real briefs, for real clients, working to real deadlines whilst getting paid the real living wage. Your two weeks will be filled with workshops, shadowing sessions and the chance to ask plenty of questions across the various departments within our agency.
School of DC will run from the 21st of July to the 1st of August 2025 in Newcastle, Monday to Friday, 9:30am - 5pm.
Applications close the 17th of June and interview dates will be held on the 26th and 27th of June.
No experience needed. Anyone can apply. We don’t need to see your CV, we don’t care what you studied at university, or even if you went. Whatever your background – just come and wow us with how you think and your killer ambition.
So, if you’re good with words, people, ideas, design or making things move, get involved. Whether you’re a recent grad, contemplating a career switch, or curious about the magic behind the scenes of an ad agency.
What are you waiting for? Apply now.
How to Apply
- Head to our News and Views section on the website at www.drummondcentral.co.uk to find out more about us, what we do and who we are. If this opportunity sounds up your street and you are interested in joining us for this year’s School of DC, then complete the application form on our website, or email it to us, and let us get to know you. Applications close the 17th of June, so hop to it!
- Applications will be reviewed and successful applicants will be invited by us to arrange an interview by 5pm on Friday 20th June.
- Interviews will be held in-person at our Newcastle office on the 26th or 27th of June
- On the 1st of July, those successful will be contacted and offered their place in the School of DC 2025 class. If you are one of the successful few, you have 20 days to prepare yourself for a jam-packed experience. Those unfortunately who aren’t successful will also be notified (keep an eye on our socials for more opportunities to be a part of).
- School of DC starts on the 21st of July!
While we have publicised this opportunity, please note that: (i) the application and selection process is managed by the advertising company/organisation; and (ii) we rely on them to: provide accurate, up-to-date details about themselves and the opportunity; ensure that opportunities are ethical and paid fairly. To report a listing, please email [email protected].
