As diligent students of British politics understand, most votes under our first past the post system make no real difference to the result of a general election. The ones that count are those cast by swing voters in marginal constituencies. The Conservatives have been confident in their assertions that, despite a narrowing gap in nationwide opinion surveys, their lead among these defining voters in the marginals is big enough to make the crucial difference. A carefully targeted poll in this morning's Times suggests their confidence may be misplaced.
MSE.com is offering a summer work placement for a bright, friendly undergraduate to assist the editorial team in research for the weekly email and deals. It will involve checking for legitimacy, fact checking, some writing plus making lots of calls to press offices. MSE.com would like someone to join the team for a minimum of six weeks, as soon as possible, although could wait for the right candidate.
This is office based so you must currently be based in the UK, within commuting distance of the offices in Shepherds Bush, West London. Good knowledge of the internet, the ability to type and excellent written/spoken English skills are essential. To enable you to assist the team fully, good knowledge of www.moneysavingexpert.com is desirable but not a prerequisite. Hours 10am to 6pm Monday to Friday. This is a temporary intern scheme aimed at giving someone an opportunity to develop their work and experience. As such it is a nominal pay rate of £6/hour.
If interested please send CV and covering letter to editorialjobs@moneysavingexpert.com by 12pm on 3 July 2009.
This sounds like something I'd really be interested in, it's a shame I live so far away from London! Ah well, I'm sure there'll be other opportunities.
I've spent some time on the website and forums too, and it's a MONSTER of a website, and the forum has well over 500,000 registered members! Traffic must be crazy.