Corporate Communications Internship — UK PR & Events

BMW Group UK; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday (pro rata)

Pension scheme

On-site restaurant

Advantages scheme

Job summary

BMW Group UK, Farnborough, invites you to join the Corporate Communications team for a Placement Year (July 2027). You will support press fleet management, create vehicle specification sheets, and assist with event planning and execution.

You’ll gain hands-on experience coordinating with journalists, managing launches, and handling press resources while developing strong communications skills and a professional network within a global automotive brand.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree with a predicted grade of 2:1 or higher, preferably in PR, Business, or Marketing.
• Relevant work experience showing genuine interest in communications, PR, or event management; short stints (e.g., two weeks in a PR agency, managing social media, or editing a school site) are valuable.
• Demonstrates initiative and drive; if studying a communications-related degree (not required), share more than just your course title.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Excellent communication skills in person, on the phone, and in writing, with consistent, reliable attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Support press fleet management: book vehicle loans, coordinate with journalists and internal/external teams to ensure accurate collection, delivery, and car preparation.
• Create and maintain vehicle specification sheets to ensure up-to-date, accurate information.
• Assist with event organization: plan and execute events, from logistics to on-site coordination.
• Manage international and national press launches: guest management, logistics planning, and delivering event assets (printed and digital media).
• Handle operational administration: maintain contact databases, obtain supplier quotes, and raise purchase orders.
• Liaise with media as needed: assist with media enquiries, collaborate with the PR team, respond to journalist emails, share press resources, compile summaries of recent coverage for internal and network contacts, and keep the internal reporting database and image library fully updated.

Skills

Excellent communication

MS Office

Attention to detail

Proactivity

Education

Bachelor's degree (predicted 2:1 or higher) in PR/Business/Marketing

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

BMW Group UK, Farnborough, invites you to join the Corporate Communications team for a Placement Year (July 2027). You will support press fleet management, create vehicle specification sheets, and assist with event planning and execution.

You’ll gain hands-on experience coordinating with journalists, managing launches, and handling press resources while developing strong communications skills and a professional network within a global automotive brand.