Temping in London’s buzzing media sector is anything but dull. From working behind the scenes in HR to handling client queries in customer service, office support roles keep the industry running. We spoke to a variety of temps who’ve taken on office support jobs in London’s media companies, and their experiences are as diverse as the sector itself.
HR Roles – Working with the People Behind the Buzz
For many, temping is a stepping stone to bigger opportunities. Alexi, who worked as an HR administrator at a television production company, found her experience invaluable. “I was between permanent roles and took on a temp contract to keep things ticking over,” she said, “but within a month, I was offered a permanent position. It was a great way to showcase my skills.”
Similarly, James, who worked in HR at a music label, found temping to be a great way to break into a competitive industry. “I’d always wanted to work in media but didn’t have direct experience. Temping gave me access to companies I wouldn’t have got into otherwise,” he explained. “After six months, I landed a permanent HR role with another company, thanks to the contacts I made.”
Customer Service – Providing the Voice of the Company
Media isn’t all about the creatives – behind every production, there’s a team making sure things run smoothly. Sanjay worked in customer service at a film distribution company, dealing with cinema chains and streaming platforms. “I never thought I’d be working in the film industry, but this role gave me an inside look at how movies reach audiences,” he shared. “Temping can lead to unexpected career paths.”
Elena had a similar experience working for a publishing house. “I handled customer queries about magazine subscriptions,” she said. “I got to know the editorial team, attended events, and even ended up writing a small piece for one of the magazines. I never expected that from a customer service temp role!”
Accounts - Keeping Businesses Running
Finance might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of the media industry, but every company needs an accounts team. Harry, who worked as a temporary accounts assistant at a digital agency, found the fast-paced environment exciting. “I was processing invoices for big advertising campaigns,” he said. “I saw first-hand how creative projects are budgeted and delivered.”
For Izzy, temping in accounts at a marketing film business provided unexpected benefits. “I only planned to stay for a couple of months,” she admitted, “but I got to know people in different departments. When a permanent role came up in finance, I was already a familiar face, which helped me secure it.”
Are you looking for office-based media roles?
These real-life stories show that temping isn’t just a stopgap – it’s a way to gain experience, build connections, and even land permanent jobs. If you’re looking for office support jobs in London, temping could be your ticket into the media world. Who knows where it might lead?
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