Burberry Global Media Intern (Placement)

BoF Careers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Burberry is seeking a Media Intern to join its Global Media Planning team and gain practical exposure to luxury media. You will contribute to research, full-funnel planning, partnerships and campaign execution while collaborating with a global team.

This role is suitable for university students with a placement year starting January 2027 for 9-12 months, offering hands-on experience in a fast-paced fashion brand environment.

Qualifications

• Interest in developing knowledge across media and marketing
• Curious about evolving media landscape and luxury fashion
• Strong research and analytical skills with clear insights
• Well organised with ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Collaborative communicator across teams
• Proactive and eager to learn with attention to quality
• Currently studying with placement year as part of degree

Responsibilities

• Conduct competitive media research and market trend analysis across channels and markets.
• Prepare clear research summaries and gather data for campaign reviews and media planning.
• Support campaign delivery with brief coordination, timelines, and creation of overviews and regional updates.
• Coordinate campaign assets and ensure timely delivery and checks on materials and media bookings.
• Research potential partners and opportunities, coordinating samples and partner communications.
• Provide day-to-day admin support for planning and partnerships teams, including scheduling and file management.

Skills

Media research

Analytical skills

Research synthesis

Organisation

Teamwork

Proactiveness

Placement year

Education

Currently studying (placement year included)

Job description

INTRODUCTION

At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers and our communities. This is the core belief that has guided Burberry since it was founded in 1856 and is central to how we operate as a company today. We aim to provide an environment for creative minds from different backgrounds to thrive, bringing a wide range of skills and experiences to everything we do. As a purposeful, values-driven brand, we are committed to be a force for good in the world as well, creating the next generation of sustainable luxury for customers, driving industry change and championing our communities

PURPOSE

We are looking for a Media Intern to join Burberry's Global Media Planning team and gain practical exposure to the world of luxury media. Supporting activity across research, full-funnel media planning, partnerships and campaign execution, you will contribute to the work that brings our global campaigns to life. This is an opportunity to build your understanding of media and marketing while working closely with a collaborative global team.

INTRODUCTION

At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers and our communities. This is the core belief that has guided Burberry since it was founded in 1856 and is central to how we operate as a company today. We aim to provide an environment for creative minds from different backgrounds to thrive, bringing a wide range of skills and experiences to everything we do. As a purposeful, values-driven brand, we are committed to be a force for good in the world as well, creating the next generation of sustainable luxury for customers, driving industry change and championing our communities

PURPOSE

We are looking for a Media Intern to join Burberry's Global Media Planning team and gain practical exposure to the world of luxury media. Supporting activity across research, full-funnel media planning, partnerships and campaign execution, you will contribute to the work that brings our global campaigns to life. This is an opportunity to build your understanding of media and marketing while working closely with a collaborative global team.

This role is suitable for University students who have a placement year as part of their course starting January 2027 for 9-12 months

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct competitive media research and market trend analysis, monitoring industry developments, emerging media opportunities and luxury advertising activity across channels and markets.
• Prepare clear research summaries and gather relevant data and insights to support campaign reviews, quarterly business reviews and wider media planning.
• Support campaign delivery through brief coordination, document preparation, timeline tracking and the creation of campaign overviews and regional status updates.
• Coordinate campaign assets and creative delivery logistics, supporting production tracking and carrying out final checks on materials and media bookings when required.
• Support media partnership activity by researching potential partners and innovation opportunities, coordinating samples and assisting with partner communications and logistics.
• Provide effective day-to-day administration across the planning and partnerships teams, including meeting scheduling and maintaining organised, accessible SharePoint files.

PERSONAL PROFILE

• An interest in developing knowledge and experience across media, marketing or communications.
• Curious about the evolving media landscape, consumer behaviour and the role of media within the luxury fashion industry.
• Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to turn information into clear and useful insights.
• Well organised and detail-focused, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• A collaborative approach, with clear written and verbal communication skills and a willingness to support colleagues across the team.
• Proactive and eager to learn, with a thoughtful approach to delivering accurate, high-quality work
• Currently studying with the opportunity to do a placement year as part of your degree

Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.