Job description
It's that time of year again where we’re looking for a brainy bunch to join us for School of DC 2026.
Fancy bagging yourself some hands-on experience, honing your skills and kick-starting a portfolio? Our two-week paid (yes, paid) placement is the perfect crash course to give you a real taste of the creative advertising industry.
You’ll work on real briefs, for real clients, working to real deadlines whilst getting paid the real living wage. Your two weeks will be filled with workshops, shadowing sessions and the chance to ask questions (lots of them), all whilst getting a flavour of the various departments within our agency.
School of DC will run from July 20th to July 31st in Newcastle, Monday to Friday, 9:30am-5pm.
So, If you’re good with words, people, ideas, design or making things move, this is your time to shine. Whether you’re a recent grad, contemplating a career switch, or curious about the magic behind the scenes of an ad agency, get involved.
No experience needed. Anyone can apply. We don’t need to see your CV, we don’t care what you look like, what you studied at university, or even if you went. Whatever your background – just come and wow us with how you think and your killer ambition.
So come one, come all, what are you waiting for? Apply now!
Applications close 22nd May.
*You must be 18 or over to apply.
Fancy bagging yourself some hands-on experience, honing your skills and kick-starting a portfolio? Our two-week paid (yes, paid) placement is the perfect crash course to give you a real taste of the creative advertising industry.
You’ll work on real briefs, for real clients, working to real deadlines whilst getting paid the real living wage. Your two weeks will be filled with workshops, shadowing sessions and the chance to ask questions (lots of them), all whilst getting a flavour of the various departments within our agency.
School of DC will run from July 20th to July 31st in Newcastle, Monday to Friday, 9:30am-5pm.
So, If you’re good with words, people, ideas, design or making things move, this is your time to shine. Whether you’re a recent grad, contemplating a career switch, or curious about the magic behind the scenes of an ad agency, get involved.
No experience needed. Anyone can apply. We don’t need to see your CV, we don’t care what you look like, what you studied at university, or even if you went. Whatever your background – just come and wow us with how you think and your killer ambition.
So come one, come all, what are you waiting for? Apply now!
Applications close 22nd May.
*You must be 18 or over to apply.
The Package
Why join Drummond Central for School of DC?
• Campaign UK just ranked us the 25th top creative agency in the UK — jumping 10 spots this year and holding firm at #2 in the regional rankings. Not a bad place to get your start.
• You'll work on real briefs, for real clients, to real deadlines — getting a proper taste of what life in a creative agency actually looks like.
• Two weeks of workshops, shadowing sessions, and hands-on experience across our departments — from creative and copy to planning and account handling.
• It's paid. Real Living Wage paid. We think that matters.
• We're 100% employee-owned, IPA members, and accredited for both Effectiveness and CPD — so you'll be learning from people who take the craft seriously.
• No CV needed. No specific degree needed. We just want to see how you think.
• Open to anyone 18+ — recent grad, career switcher, or just curious about what goes on behind the scenes of an ad agency.
• Campaign UK just ranked us the 25th top creative agency in the UK — jumping 10 spots this year and holding firm at #2 in the regional rankings. Not a bad place to get your start.
• You'll work on real briefs, for real clients, to real deadlines — getting a proper taste of what life in a creative agency actually looks like.
• Two weeks of workshops, shadowing sessions, and hands-on experience across our departments — from creative and copy to planning and account handling.
• It's paid. Real Living Wage paid. We think that matters.
• We're 100% employee-owned, IPA members, and accredited for both Effectiveness and CPD — so you'll be learning from people who take the craft seriously.
• No CV needed. No specific degree needed. We just want to see how you think.
• Open to anyone 18+ — recent grad, career switcher, or just curious about what goes on behind the scenes of an ad agency.
The Agency
Drummond Central
Drummond Central is a straight-talking creative agency from the North. We build brands, helping them overcome problems and fulfil ambitions – strategically, creatively and effectively. We’ve done it for over 20 years and it never gets old.
Being fiercely independent and employee-owned means we’re free to focus on the wellbeing of our people, the happiness of our clients, and the impact of our work. No shadowy shareholders calling the shots here, just free-thinking individuals with sharp minds and big hearts.
We get on with everyone but thrive on working with like-minded people. Those with a fighting spirit, an understanding of the power of creativity, and a desire to make distinctive work that gets talked about.
We’re not for everyone, and that’s why we’re perfect for some. The driven, the determined and the ambitious.
Being fiercely independent and employee-owned means we’re free to focus on the wellbeing of our people, the happiness of our clients, and the impact of our work. No shadowy shareholders calling the shots here, just free-thinking individuals with sharp minds and big hearts.
We get on with everyone but thrive on working with like-minded people. Those with a fighting spirit, an understanding of the power of creativity, and a desire to make distinctive work that gets talked about.
We’re not for everyone, and that’s why we’re perfect for some. The driven, the determined and the ambitious.