MSC Foundation - PR & Communication Intern

MSC Cruises; Genf; On-site; CHF 11,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

MSC Cruises in Geneva seeks a proactive PR, Communications and Marketing Intern to support press relations, internal and public communications, and marketing activities. You will coordinate the monthly activity report to the Board, manage the public email inbox, and assist content creation across web articles, newsletters, and social media.

You will gather updates, track metrics, monitor media coverage, and help develop press materials, brand assets, and marketing campaigns.

Qualifications

• Proactive and detail-oriented.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Able to compile, structure, and analyse information and data.
• Interest in press relations, communications, marketing, branding, and social media.
• Able to manage multiple tasks, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure timely follow-up.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Comfortable conducting research, monitoring trends, and analysing performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate monthly updates, data, and key metrics into reports for the MSC Foundation Board.
• Ensure timely submissions aligned with governance and strategic priorities.
• Manage the Foundation general inbox, dispatch inquiries, and draft responses with accuracy and timeliness.
• Assist with the drafting of web articles, newsletters, internal communications, email marketing campaigns, and social media content.
• Monitor media coverage and support PR reports, journalist outreach, and press material creation.
• Maintain press kit materials and media assets, ensuring brand consistency across touchpoints.

Skills

Press relations

Communications

Marketing

Social media

Data analysis

Tools

CRM systems

Email marketing platforms

Job description

Where passion meets opportunity

The best of your adventures is the one you have yet to sail!

Your Purpose

The proactive and detail-oriented PR, Communications, and Marketing Intern will support our press relations, internal & public communications, and marketing activities, leading the coordination of our monthly activity report to the Board, managing our public email correspondence, and assisting with tasks related to the key responsibilities below.

Your Impact

Reporting & Communications

• Gather monthly updates, data and key metrics from relevant teams and partners, and compile content into reports for the MSC Foundation Board.
• Ensure timely submissions aligned with governance and strategic priorities.
• Manage the Foundation general inbox, dispatch enquiries, and draft responses ensuring accuracy and timely follow‑up.
• Support the creation of web articles, newsletters, internal communications, email marketing campaigns, and social media content.

Media Relations & Brand

• Monitor and analyse media coverage, preparing monthly and quarterly PR reports and supporting media outreach activities.
• Draft, edit, and distribute press releases, media advisories, and pitch materials.
• Research and maintain media contact lists and support journalist engagement.
• Develop and maintain press kit materials, including backgrounders, fact sheets, executive bios, and media assets.
• Maintain photo and video databases and support the creation of visual and marketing content.
• Ensure brand consistency across all touchpoints and support onboard marketing communications.
• Contribute to brand campaigns, storytelling initiatives, market research, audience insights, and competitor analysis.

Social Media, CRM & Project Support

• Support social media planning, editorial calendars, content research, community engagement, and trend monitoring.
• Prepare basic CRM and marketing performance reports and dashboards.
• Provide operational and administrative support for events, campaigns, reporting activities, payment requisitions, and other team initiatives.

Your Journey so far

• Proactive and detail-oriented.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Ability to compile, structure, and analyse information and data.
• Interest in press relations, communications, marketing, branding, and social media.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure timely follow‑up.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Comfortable conducting research, monitoring trends, and analysing performance metrics.

Your Essentials

• Gather monthly updates, data and key metrics from relevant teams and partners.
• Monitor the central mailbox, review incoming correspondence and dispatch enquiries to the appropriate internal or external contacts.
• Track and monitor media coverage across online and print channels.
• Support the development of creative assets, visuals, photo and video.
• Assist with the drafting of web articles, stories, newsletters, and email marketing campaigns.
• Draft, edit, and distribute press releases, media advisories, and pitch materials.
• Support the management of the Foundation’s content calendar and contribute to storytelling initiatives.
• Prepare basic performance reports and dashboards on CRM and marketing activities.
• Provide operational support to the team in organizing events and initiatives.
• Valid Internship Agreement

Our commitment

We are committed to building a future that values diverse perspectives, embraces the world beyond borders, and fosters an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected and empowered to be their authentic selves. Our commitment extends to taking meaningful, measurable actions that have a long‑term positive impact on our guests, our employees and our planet.