Looking to break into advertising? The Big Break is here…
Three months and three departments working on live client briefs, the Big Break offers candidates the opportunity to break into advertising. It doesn’t matter who you are, where you’re from or what you’ve done. What we’re after is people who are passionate about making work that people care about.
During your time as a Big Breaker you’ll experience every angle with one of our teams, immersing yourself in Account Management, Project Management, and Strategy on live client briefs. You’ll be an integral part of the day to day running of the account, working in one of London’s top advertising agencies.
This is the fourth year of the Big Break, and this year we’re shaking things up. It’s never been more important to have a diverse team within the agency. That’s why you don’t need a CV to apply for the Big Break. We’re after the people who have the potential to shape the industry, who have a passion inside them for great work.
We’ve designed the Big Break scheme to try and give the most complete experience of what it’s like to work in advertising. We feel it’s so important to have experience of three different roles, so anyone who completes the scheme has a clear view of each of the roles and where they think they are best suited.
This is certainly not about making tea, photocopying and doing the admin. This is the chance to be part of a team working on live projects in a number of different roles. You genuinely could find yourself doing anything from attending shoots, meeting clients and working on creative briefs. An experience not to be missed for anyone looking to break into advertising.
Enough from us, here’s what a few of our previous Big Breakers have to say about their experience:
“The Big Break was a great way to kick-start my career in this great agency and exciting industry. It allowed me to get a taste of the many parts that make the agency tick, and decide what really was the best department for me. I went into Account Handling in the end, but my time on the Big Break allowed me to develop a good knowledge of the importance of strategy and project management in any campaign, which has helped me grow as an account handler.”
Charlie Warner, Account Manager
“Coming from outside the UK (Copenhagen) it can be difficult to break into advertising in London. However, the Big Break allowed for this. It is an incredible opportunity to meet people all around the agency, making your time here a lot more interesting. It allows for an appreciation of each department, thereby respecting all the different disciplines that pull together to create great work!”
Anna Stina, Digital Project Manager
“The Big Break offers a unique opportunity to gain an insight into three different corners of the advertising industry. It is a great chance for you to taste the fast-paced world of adland, meet all the lovely people that makeup WCRS and see which role is perfect for you. Working now as an account executive, it’s been extremely valuable having the knowledge and understanding of the different disciplines that pull together to create great work!”
Henry Davies, Account Executive
Want to experience every angle of advertising? Apply here or say hi on Facebook.
