One-week programme
27-31 July 2026
First Week Only option; sold out.
In-person Programme
The Young Media Manager Summer Experience
by InvestIN
A hands-on media career programme combining podcast production, digital campaigns, broadcast studio work, PR simulations and feedback from industry professionals.
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Media Manager Experience at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Recently closed
Eligibility
No prior knowledge required
Age range / Year group
Ages 15-18
Location / Region
London, UK
Cost
From £2,225
Duration
1 or 2 weeks
Format
In person
Media Studies
Accommodation: Residential or non-residential
Meals: Breakfast and dinner residentially
Certificate / Outcome: Certificate; Level 3 option
Sessions / cadence: Monday-Friday, 25-65 contact hours
Tutors / faculty: Industry media professionals
Media Manager Experience summary
This is an immersive introduction to media careers, with practical work across content creation, journalism, marketing, PR and broadcasting.
Students create a podcast, develop digital strategies, tackle a simulated PR crisis, visit professional settings and pitch work for expert feedback.
It suits students who want to test several modern media roles through collaborative, hands-on activities rather than classroom-only study.
What is The Young Media Manager Summer Experience?
The Young Media Manager Summer Experience is an InvestIN career programme exploring digital content, journalism, marketing, advertising, public relations and broadcasting. It combines structured simulations with professional site visits and coaching from people working across the media industry.
Students take on practical briefs, including podcast production, campaign design, live reporting and crisis communications. The experience is designed to show how modern media teams create, test and present content for different audiences.
Why Succeed highlights Media Manager Experience
The programme moves beyond observation by asking students to create, edit and pitch original media work.
Its breadth helps students compare roles across journalism, content creation, brand strategy, PR and broadcasting.
Professional feedback and workplace visits connect creative exercises to real media careers.
Students can leave with concrete outputs, including a podcast, campaign work and a personalised certificate.
The two-week routes add further site visits, a graduation ceremony and an industry reference letter.
Who is Media Manager Experience for?
Best for
Students curious about several media careers who learn well through team briefs, production tasks, presentations and professional feedback.
Not ideal if
You want a low-cost academic course, a narrowly specialised journalism programme or a qualification without completing additional assessment.
Is Media Manager Experience worth it?
The programme can be worthwhile for students who want realistic exposure to several parts of the media industry before choosing a degree or career direction. Its practical briefs, professional input and portfolio-style outputs give students useful experiences to reflect on later.
The limitation is value for money: fees rise substantially for longer and residential packages, and attendance alone will not transform an application. Students will gain most by documenting what they learned, refining their work afterwards and connecting the experience to sustained media interests.
A practical overview of cost, accommodation, meals, dates and provider details to review before deciding.
Cost and what is included
From £2,225; includes 25, 50 or 65 professional contact hours, Hands-on career simulations, Programme materials, equipment and resources, Programme assessment and digital certificate, On-site safeguarding and pastoral care, UCL campus experience, Up to two or five professional excursions, Physical certificate and reference letter on two-week routes.
Accommodation
Residential or non-residential
Meals
Breakfast and dinner residentially
Supervision or safety information
It includes a private en-suite room in central London university halls, breakfast, dinner, social activities and 24/7 safeguarding and pastoral support.
Provider details
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Dates and logistics
1 or 2 weeks; London, UK.
What to check before committing
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Compare with similar programmesHow much preparation does Media Manager Experience need?
Effort level
High during the programme.
Best started
Begin planning three to four months before the summer intake, especially for accommodation, travel or visa arrangements.
Main challenge
Producing persuasive work quickly for different audiences and platforms.
Typical preparation
Review examples of podcasts, campaigns, news reporting and brand crisis responses.
Practise explaining why a piece of content works for its intended audience.
Prepare questions for professionals working in the media roles that interest you.
International students should confirm English, travel-document and insurance requirements early.
Useful if
You are ready to contribute ideas, present work and respond constructively to feedback.
What do students do on Media Manager Experience?
Students move through creative production, strategy and journalism simulations, then present their decisions and finished work for professional feedback.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Learn content fundamentals through editing, recording and storytelling exercises.
- 2
Create and produce an original podcast episode.
- 3
Analyse audiences, algorithms and performance data to shape digital content.
- 4
Develop advertising, branding and social media campaign ideas.
- 5
Report a story and adapt it for different platforms.
- 6
Respond to a simulated PR crisis under time pressure.
- 7
Visit a broadcast studio and explore live production roles.
- 8
Pitch a complete media campaign to a panel.
Media Manager Experience dates and deadlines
Reference date
Two-week programme
27 July-7 August 2026
Standard and Premium options; sold out.
Residential check-in
26 July 2026
For students using the residential package.
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
One-week programme | 27-31 July 2026 | Local | Reference date | Get next-cycle reminder |
Two-week programme | 27 July-7 August 2026 | Local | Reference date | Get next-cycle reminder |
Residential check-in | 26 July 2026 | Local | Reference date | Get next-cycle reminder |
Eligibility and requirements
Students must be aged 15-18.
No prior media knowledge or experience is required.
EFL students need B2 CEFR English.
Under-18 bookings require parent or guardian consent.
All students need comprehensive travel and medical insurance.
How much does Media Manager Experience cost?
Programme fee
£2,225; £3,275; £4,400 — One week, two weeks or Premium.
Funding or discounts
- Residential total: £3,725; £6,425; £7,550 — Programme and residential package combined.
- Booking deposit: £950 — Non-refundable; payment plans available.
- Level 3 add-on: £395 — Available for the standard two-week route.
- Heathrow transfers: £300 return — Optional airport-transfer add-on.
- Bursary places: Free — For financially eligible students.
What's included
25, 50 or 65 professional contact hours, Hands-on career simulations, Programme materials, equipment and resources, Programme assessment and digital certificate, On-site safeguarding and pastoral care, UCL campus experience, Up to two or five professional excursions, Physical certificate and reference letter on two-week routes
How to apply to Media Manager Experience
- 1
Choose the media Summer Experience on the InvestIN website.
- 2
Select one week, two weeks or two-week Premium.
- 3
Choose residential or non-residential attendance.
- 4
Register online and pay in full or use the deposit option.
- 5
Complete the mandatory student enrolment form when invited.
- 6
Review the pre-arrival pack, agenda and final venue details.
What does Media Manager Experience cover?
The programme covers the following focus areas.
Content creation
Practise editing, recording, storytelling and adapting content for audiences.
Podcast production
Plan, produce and present an original podcast episode.
Marketing and branding
Analyse audiences and build advertising, branding and digital campaign ideas.
Journalism and broadcasting
Explore reporting, interviews, misinformation and live studio production.
Public relations
Manage a fast-moving brand crisis and plan a professional response.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
What is a typical day on Media Manager Experience?
A typical day during the programme.
10:30 13:00
Practical media workshops, production tasks or professional experiences.
13:00 14:00
Lunch break between programme sessions.
14:00 17:00
Campaign work, reporting, pitching, coaching or continued simulations.
19:30 22:00
Residential social activities such as games, films or wellbeing events.
Who teaches on Media Manager Experience?
The programme is developed by InvestIN's programme team and delivered with professionals from content creation, brand strategy, public relations, journalism and broadcasting. Students receive coaching, career advice and feedback on practical work.
The provider may substitute presenters with other suitably qualified professionals.
Where do students stay on Media Manager Experience?
Residential plan
- University halls: Students stay in central London halls used by University of London students.
- Private en-suite room: Residential rooms are private, single and en-suite.
- Breakfast and dinner: Buffet breakfast and dinner are included at the accommodation.
- Pastoral support: Residential students receive 24/7 safeguarding and pastoral support.
- Social programme: Evening and weekend activities are included with the residential package.
Non-residential plan
- Day attendance: Local students may attend the programme without accommodation.
Airport transfers are optional, and final hall allocations are provided before arrival.
What happens after Media Manager Experience?
After completing this programme, participants often pursue:
Use media projects as evidence of sustained career exploration.
Reflect on professional feedback in future applications and interviews.
Complete the online assessment for a personalised digital certificate.
Gain a physical certificate and industry reference on two-week routes.
Pursue the Level 3 Award and eight UCAS points where included or added.
Certificates and qualifications depend on completing or passing the relevant assessment.
Where does Media Manager Experience take place?
The programme is based at UCL and the surrounding University of London campus in central London. Selected activities take place at professional and industry venues elsewhere in the city, including a broadcast-studio experience.
InvestIN hires university space commercially and is not affiliated with the institutions.
Media Manager Experience FAQs
Activities span digital content, podcasting, social media, marketing, advertising, public relations, journalism and broadcasting.
No. Topics are introduced at an accessible level, and no prior knowledge or experience is required.
The one-week route includes 25 professional contact hours, while two weeks includes 50 hours. Premium adds 15 hours of weekend development activity, coaching, testing and a professional networking dinner.
Yes. Students can choose a residential package or attend as non-residential day students.
It includes a private en-suite room in central London university halls, breakfast, dinner, social activities and 24/7 safeguarding and pastoral support.
Students can complete an online assessment for a personalised digital certificate. Two-week students also receive a physical certificate and industry reference letter.
It is included with the two-week Premium package and offered as a paid add-on for the standard two-week route. Successful completion is worth eight UCAS points.
Yes. EFL students need at least B2 CEFR English, and visitors who are not British or Irish passport holders must arrange the appropriate UK visa or ETA.
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Ben works at the intersection of education, technology and school adoption, with expertise in how secondary schools evaluate data-driven tools and how education technology is used in practice.
Sources and verification
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- Terms | InvestIN – InvestIN Education
- English as a foreign language – InvestIN Education
- 404 Not Found – InvestIN Education
- Book A Consultation With Us – InvestIN Education
- Download Programme Brochure
- Explore Our Summer Experiences - Download Your Brochure – InvestIN Education
- InvestIN FAQs: Everything to Know About Our Career Experience Programmes – InvestIN Education
- How to make your university application stand out – InvestIN Education
- The Young Media Manager Summer Experience – InvestIN Education
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