HOW IT WORKS
Process in a nutshell
Interns who qualify can access our host-mentorship scheme – for FREE!
We conduct safeguarding checks on everyone on the platform
We connect aspiring and new journalists with senior peers in their industry who have a space room
Interns and hosts form a life-long connection!
Find out more about the scheme
Safeguarding
What checks do we conduct?
Hosts
Interns
Hosts
Identity checks
- Proof of ID
- ID checks video calls
- DBS check
- Two professional references
- Proof of media profession
Professional checks
- Personal details only available once booking is approved by the host
- Sensitive data anonymised
Home checks
- Home safety, accuracy and Health & Safety check conducted pre-sign up via video call
- DBS check required for all adults at the host premises
- Proof of locks on bedroom and bathroom doors (either fixed or portable)
Spare key, Wifi, linen & kitchen space provided
Interns
Identity checks
- All those hosted must be over 18
- Proof of ID
- DBS checks
- Two character references
- Proof of internship
Professional checks
- Personal details only available for host to view once booking is approved
- Sensitive data anonymised
You can access all our safeguarding and other policies here.
PressPad is also fully covered with professional indemnity, public liability
and cybersecurity insurance.
Operating costs model
Our underlying principle is that no intern should be out of pocket through doing an internship or a work placement.
To run this scheme, we need to cover:
- Operating overheads These include: host recruitment costs and marketing, PressPad team costs, safeguarding checks, and DBS costs.
- Additional training and support Host mentorship training programmes, resources for interns and our community support
- A stipend for hosts to mitigate the cost of taking part in the scheme
- Community Fund 10% set aside to subsidise the delivery of the PressPad Community Fund to widen access to the scheme.
