I’m Freya Ross, a King's College London student studying Culture, Media & Creative Industries with a keen eye for branding, photography, and digital design. I’m on track to graduate with a first-class degree and have earned recognition such as the Associateship of King's College, a Dean’s Commendation, and the Laurel Award for community impact. My professional journey spans a summer internship and off-cycle internship with the Financial Times Commercial, where I supported luxury and financial services clients, plus a News School Graduate placement at the FT. I’ve also worked as a Photographer’s Assistant with Isola Press and a Freelance Graphic Designer, helping university student organisations build strong brands and campaigns. Outside work, I lead marketing initiatives for the King’s Art Business Society and contribute to the King’s Economics and Finance Society, while pursuing competitive dance with the King’s College London Dance Team.

Freya Ross

I’m Freya Ross, a King's College London student studying Culture, Media & Creative Industries with a keen eye for branding, photography, and digital design. I’m on track to graduate with a first-class degree and have earned recognition such as the Associateship of King's College, a Dean’s Commendation, and the Laurel Award for community impact. My professional journey spans a summer internship and off-cycle internship with the Financial Times Commercial, where I supported luxury and financial services clients, plus a News School Graduate placement at the FT. I’ve also worked as a Photographer’s Assistant with Isola Press and a Freelance Graphic Designer, helping university student organisations build strong brands and campaigns. Outside work, I lead marketing initiatives for the King’s Art Business Society and contribute to the King’s Economics and Finance Society, while pursuing competitive dance with the King’s College London Dance Team.

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I’m Freya Ross, a King’s College London student studying Culture, Media & Creative Industries with a keen eye for branding, photography, and digital design. I’m on track to graduate with a first-class degree and have earned recognition such as the Associateship of King’s College, a Dean’s Commendation, and the Laurel Award for community impact.

My professional journey spans a summer internship and off-cycle internship with the Financial Times Commercial, where I supported luxury and financial services clients, plus a News School Graduate placement at the FT. I’ve also worked as a Photographer’s Assistant with Isola Press and a Freelance Graphic Designer, helping university student organisations build strong brands and campaigns. Outside work, I lead marketing initiatives for the King’s Art Business Society and contribute to the King’s Economics and Finance Society, while pursuing competitive dance with the King’s College London Dance Team.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Off-Cycle Intern (Luxury) at Financial Times Commercial
January 1, 2026 - March 31, 2026
Continued support for the Luxury division; developed client-facing decks showcasing new FT digital products, oversaw advertisement placement in HTSI Magazine, led art-sector research, and introduced a new competitor analysis strategy. Invited to participate in further projects and present insights to leadership.
Off-Cycle Intern (Luxury) at Financial Times (Commercial)
January 1, 2026 - March 31, 2026
Continued research and client outreach projects; contributed to cross-sector insights and ready-to-deploy materials for FT digital products.
Summer Intern (Luxury / Financial Services) at Financial Times Commercial
July 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Supported the Luxury and Financial Services divisions through client outreach, event wrap-up decks, and in-depth competitor analyses. Spanned digital, print, and events, identifying new leads, clients, and sector trends. Initiated and presented a cross-sector analysis comparing Finance and Luxury approaches to shared audiences, generating insights to inform future commercial strategies. Proposed a new data strategy initiative, now being developed into FT’s 2025 roadmap, while also collaborating with FT Studio on a commercial shoot with Infosys. Invited back for Q1 2026, contributing to client-facing decks and advertising oversight in HTSI Magazine, and leading art-sector research and new competitor analysis strategy.
Summer Intern (Luxury / Financial Services) at Financial Times (Commercial)
July 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Supported the Luxury and Financial Services divisions through client outreach, event wrap-up decks, and in-depth competitor analyses across digital, print, and events. Identified new leads and sector trends; initiated a cross-sector analysis comparing Finance and Luxury approaches to shared audiences, informing future strategies. Proposed a data-strategy initiative now part of FT’s 2025 roadmap; collaborated with FT Studio on a commercial shoot with Infosys. Invited back for Q1 2026.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-Employed
March 1, 2024 - Present
Developed and updated marketing strategies for the university’s largest student organisations and acting agencies, providing professional headshot photography for students. Applied graphic design, trend research, and sector analysis to create unique brand identities, campaigns, and logos across sectors including sport, art, finance and technology.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Various (University student organisations and acting agencies)
March 1, 2024 - Present
Developed and updated marketing strategies; provided professional headshot photography and created brand identities, campaigns and logos for student organisations spanning sport, art, finance and technology.
Photographer’s Assistant at ISOLA PRESS – Mountain Style Book
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Supported photography of historical pieces (vintage mountaineering jackets and equipment) for a 14-page Forbes Spain spread; collaborated with brands including RAB, Berghaus and Belstaff on vintage gear.
News School Graduate at Financial Times
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Explored key media industry areas including journalism, data storytelling, business models, and product management; participated in interactive workshops and mentorship with industry leaders to develop practical skills.

Education

BA (Hons) Culture, Media & Creative Industries at King's College London
September 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026
Associateship of King's College programme at King's College London
January 1, 2025 - June 29, 2026
BA (Hons) Culture, Media & Creative Industries at King's College London
September 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026
Associateship of King's College programme at King's College London
January 11, 2030 - June 29, 2026
A Levels at Blackpool Sixth Form
September 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023

Qualifications

Dean's Commendation
January 1, 2025 - June 29, 2026
Laurel Award
January 1, 2025 - June 29, 2026
Associateship of King's College programme
January 1, 2025 - June 29, 2026
Slaughter and May Commercial Law Insight Programme
January 11, 2030 - June 29, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Financial Services, Retail