Brand Marketing & Communications Intern

Daimler AG; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercedes-Benz Canada offers the Make Your Mark Internship (MYMI), a one-year full-time contract starting soon, with a 40-hour workweek and hybrid on-site requirements in Mississauga. The role focuses on PR, media relations, CSR, and brand/content support, including social media scheduling and dealer materials.

The program seeks graduates in 2025 or by June 2026 in Public Relations, Communications or Journalism, with strong English skills and MS Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in Canada (no sponsorship)
• Graduated in 2025 or by June 2026 in Public Relations, Communications or Journalism
• Full-time contract role requiring 40 hours per week
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Recruitment process may include skill testing and panel interview (Teams)
• Hybrid role requiring on-site work 2–3 days per week

Responsibilities

• Support media relations activities and corporate communications
• Assist in executive presentations and internal meetings materials
• Draft and upload CSR information to Social Intranet
• Develop updated CSR strategy and media measurement reports
• Coordinate dealer marketing content tagging and campaign materials
• Support monthly marketing highlights and social media calendar
• Assist with content uploads and distribution on Retail Content Provisioning System
• Provide administrative support for day-to-day execution

Skills

French (preferred)

Excellent communication

Education

Public Relations / Journalism degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Tasks

Brand Marketing & Communications Intern
(This is a one-year full-time contract ending on July 7, 2027)

What is the Mercedes-Benz Canada Make Your Mark Internship (MYMI) Program?
Mercedes-Benz is the world’s first automotive brand, and remains at the cutting-edge of sustainability, design, digitalization, connectivity, technology, fashion, and popular culture. The Make Your Mark Internship (MYMI) Program is a Mercedes-Benz Canada internship program where students in their final year of studies or who have completed their studies in the past 12 months, can gain experience with an exciting brand and organization. Interns in the program have the opportunity to make an impact and apply their skills and ideas, supporting the team on a variety of projects and initiatives.

Mercedes-Benz Canada needs stars like you!
The iconic three-pointed star is always looking for the best and brightest. We are seeking individuals who want to be in the driver’s seat of transformation, working alongside talented colleagues who represent the Mercedes-Benz values.

Do you want to be part of writing the next chapter of the Mercedes-Benz story?

Your Internship Experience:

• PR Responsibilities
  • Support media relations activities, including media outreach opportunities for corporate communications.
  • Support executive presentations and internal meetings, including preparation of materials, as required.
  • Draft, manage, and upload new corporate and CSR information to Social Intranet page.
  • Research and support development of updated Corporate Social Responsibility strategy.
  • Prepare media measurement reports, including reviewing media analysis report submitted for project-specific corporate or CSR activities.
    
• Brand and Content Responsibilities
  • Approve new account requests on the Dealer Marketing Portal and coordinate with agency partners to ensure marketing materials and content are properly tagged and categorized.
  • Assist in the development of campaign guidebooks and monthly marketing highlights through templated webpage formatting and deploy dealer communication via company platforms.
  • Source new images and video content from the global content platform to create retouching decks for review by the product team.
  • Assist in uploading and distributing content on the Retail Content Provisioning System
  • Support the development and scheduling of the monthly organic social media calendar.
  • Assist with social media preview link approvals for brand and product campaign launches.
  • Provide administrative support as needed to support smooth day-to-day execution

Vacancy Status: This posting is for approved internship positions that are current vacancies and will be filled as part of the Mercedes-Benz Canada Make Your Mark Internship (MYMI) Program for 2026.

Compensation: The expected hourly rate is $21.49

Deadline to apply September 27, 2026

Mercedes-Benz Canada is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where all employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported. While we thank every applicant for their interest in joining our iconic brand, we will only contact applicants selected for an interview.

Testimonials from Mercedes-Benz Canada’s Stars - from an intern to an executive:

“Mercedes-Benz is more than a car brand; it’s a futuristic, technological brand continuing to research and evolve its strategy as a digital and luxurious company, all while championing sustainable initiatives.”

“This company grants its members the opportunity to professionally grow and discover the extent of the brand and its presence in all countries. You are granted the opportunity to drive innovation in several sectors, as this company allows you to take your career wherever you like with our very robust framework of opportunities, whether it’s rotations, international assignments, education programs and more.”

“As an intern, I feel a great sense of responsibility and accountability at Mercedes-Benz. The high level of responsibility and contribution found in our internship programs is unlike my experience anywhere else.”

“Most people, if not everyone, seek a great balance of life at work and outside of it. At Mercedes-Benz, not only does your work life grant you exciting opportunities, but you are also afforded great understanding of your time outside of work - including the right to disconnect.”

“Working for Mercedes-Benz, it’s certainly the brand and the pillars - but at the end of the day, once you’re in, it’s about the people, the experience, diverse cultures and backgrounds, everyone’s experience driving in one direction.”

Qualifications

General Eligibility and Qualification Requirements:

• Eligibility to Work in Canada: Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada, as this role does not support work visa/permit sponsorship.

• Graduation Requirement: Candidates must have graduated in 2025 or by June 2026 with a specialization in Public Relations, Communication, or Journalism. As part of the onboarding process, the selected candidate will be required to submit a copy of their transcripts.

• Full-Time Contract Role: This position is a full-time contract role requiring 40 hours per week.

• Communication Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.

• MS Office Proficiency: Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, and Word) is required. Skills testing will be part of the recruitment process.

• Recruitment Process: The recruitment process may begin immediately and may include a combination of an online skill testing questionnaire, and a panel interview (either in person or via Teams).

• Work Arrangement: This is a hybrid role requiring employees to work on-site 2-3 days per week.

Who are we looking for:

• Stars who are passionate about our brand and the automotive industry.

• Stars who are proactive and can anticipate needs.

• Stars who love relationship-building.

• Stars who work well independently and in a group setting.

• Stars who love to research and analyze information.

• Stars who are detail-oriented and organized.

• Stars who shine working with Excel and PowerPoint.

• Stars who speak French would be preferred.

Being a Mercedes-Benz Intern has its benefits:

• Commitment to inclusion & diversity

• Engaging corporate culture

• Ever-evolving brand strategy granting opportunities to build business acumen.

• Training development and career growth opportunities

• A strong portfolio of corporate social responsibility initiatives

• State-of-the-art working facilities

• Recognition rewards and discount programs