Corporate Communications – Placement Year

Overview

In this internship you will support BMW Group UK’s corporate communications team to protect, build and promote the company image. You will work closely with cross-functional teams on press fleet management, events and press launches, ensuring accurate information and smooth delivery. You will handle media liaison and internal reporting, helping to keep resources up-to-date and accessible. This role offers hands-on experience in PR, media coordination and event operations within a renowned automotive brand.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• 27 days holiday (pro rata)
• pension scheme
• wellbeing and flexible working environment
• subsidised on-site restaurant
• Advantages scheme with offers and discounts

Responsibilities

• Support press fleet management: coordinate vehicle loans and liaise with journalists and internal/external teams
• Create and maintain vehicle specification sheets for accuracy
• Assist with event organization from logistics to on-site coordination
• Manage international and national press launches: guest management, logistics planning, delivery of assets
• Handle operational administration: databases, supplier quotes, purchase orders
• Liaise with media: respond to enquiries, share resources, summarize coverage, update reporting database and image library

Key requirements

• Bachelor degree with predicted grade 2:1 or higher
• relevant work experience in communications, PR or event management
• demonstrates initiative and drive
• full UK driving licence
• excellent communication skills (oral, phone, written) with attention to detail
• proficient in Microsoft Office

• strong communication
• initiative and drive
• attention to detail
• reliability
• teamwork
• Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

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