Communications Placement - Broughton

Higherin; Broughton in Furness; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working options

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Airbus is offering two 12-month placement opportunities in the UK starting August 2027. You will gain hands-on experience across communications disciplines, working with an energetic team on campaigns, media support and content creation.

Open to undergraduates for the full duration, you should be studying a relevant degree and be able to inform your graduation date. CV and Cover Letter are required for your application.

Qualifications

• Open to undergraduates for the whole 12-month duration.
• Please inform your graduation date on your application.
• CV and Cover Letter outlining motivation to join Airbus.

Responsibilities

• Support Internal Communications campaigns on-site.
• Assist External Relations & Media activities including local media relations and social media.
• Create content: write news stories, film and edit videos.
• Design and deliver end-to-end campaigns and events from concept to delivery.

Skills

Written English

Verbal communication

Interest in aerospace

Photography / videography

Portfolio of work

Education

Undergraduate student in progress

Degree in communications / PR / marketing / journalism / media

Job description

We love your interest in joining Airbus! There is no limit on the number of positions you can apply for, however, please be aware that you can only progress in the selection process for one position at a time. We recommend reviewing all available opportunities and applying to those that best match your experience and aspirations.

AI Guidance: We know you might be thinking about using AI to help you in your application - before you do, please read our guidelines on the use of AI for recruitment at Airbus

Benefits:

Salary: £24,246

35 hours per week // Flexible working hours // Hybrid working options available depending on the role // Half day Fridays! // 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

About us:

Here at the Airbus Commercial UK Communications department, we have a pretty impressive record when it comes to giving our interns memories of a lifetime. From hosting Prime Ministers and VIPs to bringing our people and products to life through world-class storytelling, we pride ourselves on the 12-month experience we provide.

No two days are ever the same. We are passionate about aerospace and proud of the incredible products we build. We want to work with people who have a genuine hunger to develop their skills in communications.

What you will be doing:

We have two exciting 12-month placement opportunities starting in August 2027.

You will quickly become an integral part of our professional team, gaining hands‑on experience across a variety of communications disciplines:

• Internal Communications: Crafting engaging campaigns and messaging for our workforce on‑site.
• External Relations & Media: Supporting colleagues on local media relations activities, social media, and community liaison.
• Content Creation & Storytelling: Writing news stories, filming and editing videos and campaign materials.
• End-to-End Campaigns and events: Designing and executing internal and external campaigns and events from concept to delivery.

Requirements:

Our placements are open to Undergraduates only. Therefore it is mandatory for candidates to be an undergraduate for the whole duration of the placement. Please inform your graduation date on your application.

*Your application should include a CV along with a Cover Letter outlining your motivation to join Airbus and why you are suitable for the role.*

To thrive in this fast‑paced environment, you should bring curiosity, energy, and a willingness to learn.

Your Profile & Skills

• Academic Background: Ideally studying for a degree that covers the basics of communication, marketing, public relations, journalism, media, advertising, or corporate social responsibility.
• Communication Skills: Good written and spoken English. You should have a passion for people and feel confident picking up the phone to speak with stakeholders across the business
• Interest: You don’t need to be an official “AvGeek”, but an interest in learning about the aerospace industry, manufacturing or Research &Technology will help you stand out
• Technical Savvy: Familiarity with standard IT tools. An interest in photography/videography is a bonus.
• Personal Attributes: Highly self‑motivated, organised, and possessing strong time management skills.
• Bonus Points: A portfolio of your work (from university modules or personal projects) is highly desirable.

Please note: If shortlisted, you may be asked to complete a short written exercise as part of the selection process.

SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check. You may also need to gain UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control, depending on the role.

Contact

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