Consumer Marketing Intern - Student Placement Year

Sony; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 vacation days

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Sony Europe in Weybridge seeks a Creative Marketing Intern for a placement year. You’ll join a dynamic team crafting campaigns, analysing data, and coordinating projects across Europe. You’ll gain hands-on experience in content, strategy and events while supporting cross-functional teams and local markets.

The role emphasizes learning through case studies, interviews, and real-world assignments, with opportunities to develop professional skills and build a strong Sony network across Europe.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Marketing or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in data-driven marketing, social media and digital campaigns.
• Proactive, collaborative and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent in English; other European languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with online and offline product campaigns and activations.
• Support events, focus groups and trade shows to gather insights.
• Analyse market trends and feedback to inform strategies.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to plan, brief and deliver projects.

Skills

Content creation

Data-driven marketing

Project management

English fluency

Education

Undergraduate student in Marketing or related field

Tools

MS Office

Power BI

Photoshop

Canva

Job description

Are you a creative, energetic & career-minded undergraduate looking for an internship/placement year in marketing? We're on the lookout for our next Consumer Marketing Intern for our Student Placement Year Programme at Sony Europe. You'll collaborate with incredible Marketing professionals, contribute to projects that reach millions, and develop invaluable transferable skills in content creation, strategy, and project management, all in a fast-paced, creative, and supportive environment., As mentioned above, we are hiring for multiple Marketing internships! During our assessment process, we'll spend a lot of time getting to know your skills, strengths & traits to match you with the role where you'll thrive the most. This approach means you won't be just placed randomly. You'll be offered a role where your talents and interests align. It will ensure your internship will be both challenging and rewarding, all whilst providing you that real-world experience that will prove invaluable later down the line in your career.

Campaigns & Product Launches

• Assist with online and offline activation of new products, including tracking, reporting, and implementing campaigns across European markets.
• Support tradeshows, focus groups, and other events to promote products and gather customer insights.
• Manage the distribution and tracking of product samples for promotional activities.

Market & Customer Insights

• Analyse market trends, competitor pricing, and customer feedback (including reviews and Voice of Customer data) to inform marketing and product strategies.
• Produce competition charts and reports to benchmark Sony products versus competitors.
• Track country-specific market share, opportunities, and campaign performance metrics.

Collaboration & Project Support

• Work with marketing delivery teams, global HQ, presales, and business development managers to brief, plan, and deliver projects from start to finish.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Europe to optimise marketing assets, campaigns, and communication activities.
• Support general marketing operational activities and daily coordination with local markets and internal teams.

Desired Skills & Qualities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A strong interest in data-driven marketing, marketing communication, social media and technology.
• Analytical prowess with a deep-rooted fascination for data.
• An assertive, proactive attitude with a willingness to get involved wherever required.
• Fluency in English, knowledge of other European languages is preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Power BI). Knowledge of graphical programs (e.g., Photoshop and Canva) is of advantage.

Application Process

• After we have carefully reviewed all the video interviews, those who successfully meet our hiring criteria will be invited to an interview with our hiring team.
• During or prior to the interview, there will be an additional case-study task for applicants to complete. Why? This not only allows us to see what you can do but also enables you to get a taste of what your day-day work will entail.
• After the interviews have concluded, we'll move to the offer stage, and before you know it, you'll be here at Sony!

Life at Sony

• We will make you a part of a large and diverse placement student network which will allow you to foster friendships and to build lifelong connections with like-minded students.
• We are passionate about your personal development and to help you get the most out of your Placement Year, there will be a number of Training Modules and a range of Learning & Development programs available to help you learn, grow and lay the building blockers for your career.
• We are positive a community who dream big together, respect each other, and enjoy a collaborative culture across Europe in all our modern and inspiring workspaces.
• We believe in a sustainable and engaged workforce and support work-life balance with 25 vacation days and working policies to encourage our students to achieve a healthy balance between success at work and personal commitments.
• Our flexible working policy allows employees to work from 8 days per month, where employees are expected in the office 3 days per week.
• We provide access to numerous wellbeing services and platforms to promote all aspects of health, including employee assistance programs and DE&I initiatives.
• We respect our people and listen to them through ongoing conversations and surveys. We value suggestions for improvements, and act to promote a better placement experience for everyone.
• Your new office Based at the Weybridge office, you will enjoy a vibrant and friendly working environment. We have an onsite canteen with a wide range of options available, and a barista style coffee shop.
• There is a well-provisioned onsite gym run by our own Sony Wellbeing Coordinator, with classes on set days in the mornings, at lunch and after work hours.
• We have a staff car park which includes electric charging points, an undercover and secure bike rack, or if you will use public transport we have a shuttle bus service that regularly runs between train station and the office at peak times.
• Take a look at our video tour of the Weybridge site here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lwbMOzjoVA
• We are Sony Europe. Our people collaborate in an environment of respect, integrity, and open-mindedness.
• Diverse teams from all over Europe are the driving force for our business, and we embrace the differences that make each of us original and unique.
• With offices in 28 European countries, Sony Europe caters to consumer, professional, semiconductor and healthcare markets with innovative electronics products and solutions.
• Our European laboratories research and develop new technologies and capabilities that contributes to the Sony Group and important issues on a planetary scale.