Junior Innovator

Flight Story Group; City of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A media and investment company in London is looking for a Junior Innovator to support innovative projects by researching trends and running experiments. The ideal candidate will be curious, proactive, and collaborative. Responsibilities include designing experiments and documenting insights. This role requires a hands-on approach in a dynamic environment, contributing to multiple experiments over time.

Qualifications

• Proven curiosity and research mindset.
• Ability to think experimentally and handle hands-on tasks.
• Strong collaborative and communicative skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research emerging trends and tools.
• Design and run small-scale experiments.
• Collaborate across teams to bring concepts to life.

Skills

Curiosity & Research Mindset

Experimental Thinking

Creative & Strategic Translation

Collaboration & Communication

Cultural Awareness

Adaptability

Job description

JUNIOR INNOVATOR

COMPANY : FLIGHTSTORY

REPORTING TO : HEAD OF INNOVATION

ABOUT FLIGHTSTORY

FlightStory is a media and investment company, and our mission is to elevate the stories, build the communities and invest in visionary entrepreneurs contributing to a happier, healthier humanity

YOUR MISSION

The Junior Innovator supports the discovery, testing, and application of emerging ideas, technologies, and methods that drive innovation across FlightStory. Embedded within the FlightX Innovation Team, this role explores opportunities across creative, operational, and strategic domains—experimenting with tools, processes, and approaches that keep FlightStory ahead of the curve. This is a hands‑on, fast‑learning position for someone curious, proactive, and eager to turn “what’s next” into something real

DAY TO DAY

• Identify and research emerging trends, tools, and technologies across creative, operational, and business domains.
• Design and run small‑scale experiments that validate new ideas, workflows, or technologies.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with creative, operational, and strategic teams to bring experimental concepts to life.
• Document and share insights, turning test results into practical recommendations and inspiration.
• Stay plugged into cultural, technological, and media innovation that could shape FlightStory’s future.
• Support the scaling of successful experiments from pilot phase to implementation.

WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Curiosity & Research Mindset – Proactively seeks out new ideas and trends with a drive to understand emerging possibilities.
• Experimental Thinking – Embraces testing, iteration, and learning from both successes and failures.
• Creative & Strategic Translation – Connects innovation to real‑world creative, operational, or commercial value.
• Collaboration & Communication – Works well across teams, contributing ideas and clearly sharing outcomes.
• Cultural Awareness – Tuned into shifts in technology, consumer behavior, and creative culture.
• Adaptability – Thrives in a dynamic, fast‑changing environment with a strong appetite for learning.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• You’re endlessly curious, culturally connected, and passionate about shaping what’s next.
• You may have early experience in innovation, media, strategy, or design—more importantly, you think experimentally and aren’t afraid to get hands‑on.
• You’re excited by emerging tech and trends, love running creative tests, and know how to make insights actionable.
• You collaborate well, communicate clearly, and adapt quickly.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Within 6–12 months, you’ll have contributed to multiple experiments that uncover new possibilities for FlightStory.
• You’ll have surfaced actionable insights that influenced creative or strategic decisions, helped pilot new tools or workflows, and collaborated effectively across teams.
• You’ll be seen as a go‑to resource for innovation thinking and trend scanning across the company.

LOCATION

Shoreditch, London : We are an in‑person‑first culture and believe in fostering a vibrant and work environment centred around connection and community.

INTERVIEW PROCESS

Screening Process - Our screening process is designed to assess candidates in a fair way. This gives you an opportunity to share your skill, experience and passion.

Phone Call with the Talent Team - You will share a call with our talent team who will answer any questions you have about the role, our business and any next steps.

1st Interview - This first stage will involve meeting your potential manager and team members.

2nd Stage Interview - Task - Through the task round you get an insight into the day to day responsibilities of the role and we get the opportunity to understand how you work.

Final Stage Interview - The final interview involves meeting a Senior Stakeholder in the business.