Research Trainee - Arts & Philosophy Debates

The Guardian; Langley; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private healthcare cashback

Hybrid working

Cycle to Work

Company socials & biannual parties

Gym membership

Festival ticket discounts

Job summary

Institute of Art and Ideas (IAI) is seeking a Research Trainee to join our expanding team. You will help develop arts and philosophy debates within the IAI programme, identify trends, and coordinate speakers alongside duties in event production and promotion.

The role requires exceptional academic results and a sharp editorial mind, with strong communication and persuasion skills to engage top thinkers in the UK.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in arts and philosophy.
• Ability to identify and examine philosophical ideas and cultural trends.
• Editorial judgment with ability to shape content and debates.

Responsibilities

• Devise and design arts/philosophy debates for the IAI programme.
• Produce events, host speakers, write briefs, and influence promotion.
• Identify key trends and topics to spark engaging debates.
• Bring together speakers and theorists to shape public discourse.

Skills

Passion for arts & philosophy

Editorial judgment

Journalistic flair

Idea generation

Strong communication

Persuasion skills

Education

2:1 honours degree

Job description

Institute of Art and Ideas (IAI) is seeking a Research Trainee to join our expanding team. You will help develop arts and philosophy debates within the IAI programme, identify trends, and coordinate speakers alongside duties in event production and promotion.

The role requires exceptional academic results and a sharp editorial mind, with strong communication and persuasion skills to engage top thinkers in the UK.