[2025] LOA - UKI - EC26: Corporate Affairs Industrial Placement

L'oreal Usa; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global cosmetics company in White City, London, is seeking a Communications Intern to support internal communications and public affairs. The ideal candidate is a second-year university student with strong writing and organisational skills. Responsibilities include managing newsletters, copywriting, and assisting in key events. The role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic setting, focusing on current affairs and enhancing communication strategies. This is a 1-year placement with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• In your second year at a UK university on a course that permits an Industrial Placement Year.
• Experience using Canva, InDesign, or similar design tools is desired.
• Must be proactive with a keen eye for efficiency improvements.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the weekly all-employee newsletter.
• Act as the key point of contact for internal stakeholders.
• Copywrite for various internal and external channels.
• Assist with key moments and events like Town Halls.
• Monitor media and social media content daily.
• Manage press office inbox and direct enquiries.
• Support KPI reporting and collating media coverage.
• Design documents for internal and external use.
• Maintain the team editorial calendar.
• Carry out day-to-day administrative tasks.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Excellent organisational abilities

Strong MS Office skills

Experience using Canva or similar tools

Exceptional research abilities

Interpersonal and relationship-building skills

Prioritisation skills

Education

Second year at a UK university

Tools

MS Office

Canva

InDesign

Job description

Location

White City, London

Duration

1 Year

Annual Salary

£25,210 per annum

About the Team

The Corporate Affairs & Engagement function is responsible for building and protecting the reputation of the L’Oréal Group in the UK and Ireland. The team handles internal and external communications and public affairs.

Overview

• Based in the Corporate Affairs & Engagement team and reporting to the Senior Communications Manager, this role focuses on supporting day‑to‑day internal communications, with occasional involvement in external communications and public affairs.
• The successful candidate will have strong writing skills, a demonstrated interest in news and current affairs, excellent organisational abilities, and experience managing multiple projects to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the weekly all‑employee newsletter with an external agency, recommending content, copywriting as needed, and analysing engagement data.
• Act as the key point of contact and gatekeeper for internal stakeholders accessing internal channels, ensuring alignment with editorial priorities.
• Copywrite for various internal and external channels, including intranet, internal emails, event materials, reports, social media posts, and website content.
• Assist with the delivery of key moments and events such as all‑employee Town Halls and external programmes.
• Monitor a broad range of media and online/social media content daily, reporting on key themes and sentiment.
• Manage the press office inbox and direct enquiries as required.
• Assist with media pitching, stakeholder outreach, database updates, trackers, and mail‑outs for key audiences.
• Support KPI reporting, collating media/social media coverage, monthly team updates, videos, and presentations.
• Help design documents and collateral for internal and external use, including social media assets, animated slides, and branded materials using software such as Canva and PowerPoint.
• Maintain the team editorial calendar, ensuring all communications activity across the UK & Ireland is current.
• Keep all team collateral, website, policies, and processes up to date and maintain internal distribution lists.
• Carry out day‑to‑day administrative tasks for the team and support team activities as needed.

Qualifications & Requirements

• In your second year at a UK university on a course that permits an Industrial Placement Year (gradutes are not eligible).
• Strong MS Office skills: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Experience using Canva, InDesign, or similar design tools (desired).
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship‑building skills.
• Exceptional research and information‑digesting abilities.
• Outstanding organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong prioritisation skills, able to balance multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proactive with a keen eye for efficiency improvements.
• An interest in news, current affairs, and environmental, social, and political issues.
• Flexibility, determination, enthusiasm, and the capacity to work well under pressure.