Internal Communication Assistant Internship

Job description

Internal Communication Assistant Internship

Airbus Filton

Airbus Group is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2015, the Group - comprising Airbus, Airbus Defence and Space and Airbus Helicopters - generated revenues of € 64.5 billion and employed a workforce of around 136,600.

Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each other's expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary - on the ground, in the sky and in space.

Description of the job

Start Date: Summer 2017
Duration: 13 Months
Location: Filton

To stay on top, Airbus Group recognises the importance of supporting high-achieving and talented undergraduates. We do this through offering challenging internship opportunities during which your skills and potential are fully maximised.

Our internships give a unique insight into potential career paths within Airbus Group. They are designed so that you can put your theoretical knowledge into practice and gain crucial industry experience. The skills and knowledge you gain will improve your chances of a future role within the Airbus Group and should benefit your future studies.

Internship opportunities available at Airbus in the UK offer an exciting opportunity to work in a challenging, dynamic and multicultural organisation.

The Communication department is looking for a talented and enthusiastic student who would like to gain experience in a range of communication disciplines including internal communication, public relations, media relations, community engagement and events management.

Made up of three teams – Media/External, Internal Communication and Community Relations – the Communication department is diverse and lively, and the successful candidate will get the opportunity to develop and strengthen their skills in a vast range of areas including stakeholder identification and management, writing, event planning and delivery, employee engagement, grass roots community relations and campaign creation and execution.

The department plays a wide-ranging and responsive role, so the successful candidate will be well-placed to get fully involved in a variety of activities in all three department teams, not only those directly linked to internal communication.

Some travel may be required both within the UK and overseas.

Internships at Airbus Group

Desired profile

Tasks & accountabilities

Oversight and management of daily and weekly employee information cascades via email and notice boards.

Facilitation and co-ordination of employee network meetings.

Provide support in the research, delivery and evaluation of internal communication campaigns.

Assist in internal communication activities, including writing articles for the company intranet, developing content for the corporate TV system and helping facilitate two-way communication sessions.

Seek new opportunities to promote innovative solutions and improved ways of working across Internal Communication in Filton

Support internal communications key topics and help improve employees' awareness and understanding of Airbus in the UK within the global Airbus organization and as a key contributor to the local, regional and national economy.

This role will involve working in areas which require stakeholder, brand and reputation management and involvement with internal and external audiences. It would suit individuals who are working towards careers in communications, public relations, Corporate Social Responsibility, events and engagement.

Required skills

Must be an undergraduate for the whole duration of the placement, studying towards a degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Business Studies (or a combined degree of any of these with English).

·  Knowledge of communication and engagement principles
·  Ability to write clearly and accurately
·  Excellent use of English and numeracy
·  MS Office competent
·  Able to produce high quality work
·  Ability to work in a team
·  Well organised
·  Willing to learn
·  Self-motivated and enthusiastic
·  Able to work on own initiative

Preferred:

·  Skills in writing
·  Media knowledge
·  Skills in preparing communication plans
·  Project management skills
·  Problem solver
·  Familiar with internet/intranet systems including content management systems, Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel
·  Willingness to travel

Assessment centres for this position will be held on 8th February 2017