The company

Independent News & Media is a leading global media and communications group, with a turnover in excess of €1.6 billion, 165 newspaper and magazine titles and 11,000 employees worldwide. Based near Canary Wharf, the London office employs more than 650 staff who work on a variety of titles:

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National Newspapers

The Independent and The Independent on Sunday are modern newspapers with a mission to take the broader view. Launched in 1986 and 1990 respectively, these innovative newspapers with an ever-increasing circulation are changing the face of British national newspapers in the 21st century.

With award-winning journalists, The Independent has been twice chosen as Newspaper of the Year. In addition to this, Simon Kelner, Editor-in-Chief, was chosen as Editor of the Year at the GQ Men of the Year awards in September 2004.

Independent Educational Publishing produces a variety of publications for the Education and Careers industry, adding another successful string to the Independent News & Media bow.

Independent Magazines

London Careers is a free magazine that is distributed throughout London on a weekly basis. In today's competitive free publication market, the magazine provides information on jobs in London, as well as lifestyle features. In addition to this, the website, www.londoncareers.net, offers information on a wide range of jobs in London and users can search for up-to-the-minute jobs.

The people

People are the fundamentally most important aspect to the success of the company. That's why we place such a huge emphasis on attracting and retaining staff. Only the very best candidates are recruited to Independent News & Media to ensure that the company's success, proficiency and innovation continue to grow.

INM (UK) in London offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits, which vary depending on the area of business:

· 25 days' holiday per year

· Company pension scheme, after a qualifying period, with the company matching employees' contributions, up to 6% of annual salary. Members of the pension scheme also receive life assurance cover, based on three times the annual salary.

· Private healthcare or Permanent Health Insurance (depending on business area and length of service)

· Employee Assistance Programme for employees, their partners and live-in dependants

· Subsidised on-site canteen

Editorial work experience

Work experience is offered to post-graduate journalism students who need to undertake it as part of their course. Should you wish to be considered for a work experience placement, please contact Marlijn Folkers. E-mail: m.folkers@independent.co.uk. It is advisable to book work experience well in advance.