Guest speakers from an iconic media and entertainment company visit students at WestKing to share career insights and opportunities for training and employment.

Students at Westminster Kingsway College (WestKing) attended an exciting and informative event featuring representatives from leading global media and entertainment company Warner Bros Discovery.

On 17 June, around 50 students from a range of courses including A Level Media Studies, Applied Art and Design – Level 3 Extended Diploma, Film and Visual Effects – Level 3 Extended Diploma and Photography and Communication – Level 3 Diploma had the opportunity to gain valuable insight into the media and entertainment industry from guest speakers from Warner Bros Discovery.

Annie Oxlade, Early Careers Advisor, EMEA and Lottie Veale, Talent Acquisition Apprentice introduced Warner Bros Discovery and detailed the company’s guiding principles. They gave an overview of Warner Bros Discovery’s wide-reaching brands, projects and titles while showcasing the various UK employment locations on offer. Annie and Lottie then delivered an engaging presentation that detailed the company’s apprenticeship opportunities, placements and internships as well as early career roles. 

The session guided students through the application process for Warner Bros Discovery’s apprenticeships or internships. They also offered valuable recruiter tips on creating CVs, cover letters, reels and portfolios. Students were able to learn about the different stages of the interview and assessment process and receive guidance on making a positive first impression, preparing for written assessments and approaching interviews.

The presentation offered students the opportunity to learn more about a large media and entertainment organisation while considering future training and employment pathways. At the end of the session, they were also able to put their questions to Annie and Lottie to find out more about working at Warner Bros Discovery and the industry itself.

Oran Tarjan​, Employability and Progression Lead at WestKing said: “This employer encounter was an amazing opportunity for students to find out what it’s like to work for a large entertainment organisation and to have meaningful engagement. I would very much like to thank Annie Oxlade and Lottie Veale for taking the time to visit Westminster Kingsway College and speak with our learners. It was a really fantastic afternoon.”

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