Digital Media Intern

Dyfed-Powys Police; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

8 bank holidays

24 days flexi leave

On-site gym

Cycle to Work

Health & Wellbeing Centre

Staff Support Networks

Flexible working opportunities

Maternity/paternity leave

Sick pay

Job summary

Dyfed Powys Police offers a paid Digital Media Internship for motivated undergraduates or recent graduates. You will design eye-catching campaigns and create impactful videos, helping us connect with communities and share our vital work.

The 12-month role starts September 2027 in Carmarthen, with a buddy, leave entitlements, flexible working options, and on-site facilities. Applicants must be pursuing a degree or have graduated in the last 12 months and meet GCSE maths/english requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be working toward a degree or graduated in the last 12 months.
• GCSEs in Maths and English (A-C/5-9) or equivalent numeracy/literacy.
• Experience with multiple social media platforms is required.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage workload.
• Strong attention to detail and good organisation.

Responsibilities

• Design eye-catching campaigns and create impactful videos.
• Help connect with communities and share our vital work.
• Support internship activities and training during the year.

Skills

Social media experience

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Time management

Education

Degree in digital communication/marketing

GCSE Maths & English

Job description

Level of Welsh language ability required?

1

Interview Date

1 December 2026

Closing Date

11/11/2026, 23:55

Job Advert Description

Are you looking for a rewarding and challenging opportunity where your work really matters?

To be part of an extraordinary team of people, making a difference to our communities?

Then a paid internship with Dyfed Powys Police may just be the place to begin your career.

As the Digital Media Intern, you will be doing anything from designing eye-catching campaigns to creating impactful videos, you'll be at the forefront of how we connect with the community and share our vital work.

These posts attract a salary of £27,204 for a fixed 12-month period commencing September 2027.

To be eligible for the Dyfed Powys Police Internship Programme:

You must currently be studying on a degree course or graduated in the past 12 months.

Have lived in the UK for three continuous years, immediately prior to application. The calculation of the three-year period of time refers to the period immediately before an application is made.

Who we are:

Dyfed Powys Police is the largest geographical police area in England and Wales, covering 4,188 square miles over the four counties of Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and Powys. We are proud to be one of the safest areas to live and work in UK, and arguably the most attractive too.

How it works:

Our internships provide undergraduates with the opportunity of paid work with Dyfed Powys Police. They are designed to give you an amazing insight into how we work. It will give you the opportunity to put your academic knowledge to the test in a practical and professional setting where you will gain valuable work experience and training. You can be confident that throughout your internship you will be supported by an expert team who will encourage you to fulfil your potential.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for enthusiastic students who want to gain excellent employability skills alongside their degree studies. We want to appoint interns who are full of innovative ideas, have a great work ethic and who are capable of working within a team environment in a disciplined organisation.

Could you be the intern that brings new skills and a fresh perspective to help us challenge our existing ways of working?

What can you expect?

• All new starters will have a buddy/mentor to support you when you join
• 24 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays
• Additional 24 days flexi leave (role dependant)
• Access to on-site gyms and fitness classes
• Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy.
• Staff Support Networks
• Flexible working opportunities
• Generous maternity/paternity and adoption leave entitlements.
• Sick pay provisions

Please note:

Successful applicants will need to undertake the required vetting, medical and referencing checks by Dyfed Powys Police.

Face-to-face Interviews will be held at Dyfed Powys Police Headquarters in Carmarthen: 1st and 3rd December 2026.

• 1. Must be working towards a degree, or equivalent qualification, in digitalcommunication, marketing or related disciplines, or graduated in the last 12months (E)
• 2. Must possess G.C.S.E’s Grades A-C/5-9, in Mathematics and English Language, orhave proven relevant experience to a comparable level in numeracy and literacy(E)
• 3. Must have experience of working with a variety of social media platforms (E)
• 4. Must have the ability to understand communication/media deadlines andmanage own workload, reprioritising when needed (E)
• 5. Must have a high level of attention to detail and excellent organisation skills (E)