Intern - External Communications Specialist

Honeywell Aerospace; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth

Skill Development

Work-Life Balance

Tech and Innovation

Company Culture

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace in Basingstoke is seeking an Intern – External Communications Specialist for a 12-month industrial placement. You will help tell our story to external stakeholders and the media, creating content and providing editorial support while working with marketing, internal and social teams to amplify news across company channels.

The role is hybrid: 3 days in the office and 2 days remote when feasible, with full-time office work during training.

Qualifications

• Full right to work in the UK without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Can commute to our Basingstoke office.
• Currently studying a sandwich course degree in Communications, Journalism, English or Public Relations, graduating in 2029.
• Business level written and verbal communication skills, in the English language.
• Some exposure to writing or drafting professional communications.

Responsibilities

• Draft and edit content including press releases, briefing materials, messaging documents, articles, social media content, presentation decks and communication assets
• Support media engagement activities at industry events, trade shows & customer events
• Support responses to media enquiries under guidance from the external communications team
• Help maintain editorial calendars & communications trackers, and coordinate approvals and stakeholder reviews.
• Conduct research on industry trends, stakeholders, emerging topics and opportunities to strengthen brand awareness and thought leadership.
• Collaborate with internal, marketing and social media teams to leverage news across company channels, and to support content updates for external channels

Skills

Business English

Written communication

Verbal communication

Editorial support

Media relations exposure

Education

Sandwich degree in Communications/Journalism/English/Public Relations

Job description

Job Title: Intern – External Communications Specialist

Location: Basingstoke

Role Type: 12-month industrial placement

Job Summary:

As an External Communications Intern at Honeywell Aerospace, you will help to tell our story to our external stakeholders and the media. You will play a key role in content creation and editorial support, while collaborating with wider marketing, internal and social media teams to leverage our news across our company channels.

This is a hybrid role, 3 days at the office + 2 days work from home, when projects allow, however, you will start the role fulltime in the office for the first few weeks, for us to support your learning, and be expected to work from the office during training times.

This role is part of our University Relations program, designed to help students and recent graduates launch their careers with hands‑on experience, mentorship, and opportunities for growth within Honeywell. This internship is set up for 12 months to cover a sandwich placement starting in summer 2027, with the opportunity for a permanent opportunity once you graduate in 2029.

Honeywell Aerospace:

Join a company that's reintroducing itself to the aviation community we've helped advance for more than a century. At Honeywell Aerospace, we're launching as an independent, publicly traded aerospace and defence company built on a legacy of operational excellence and mission‑focused execution.

Our new brand identity pairs that heritage with real momentum, as we build technology that helps pilots navigate with confidence, aircraft operate more efficiently, and operators stay ahead of change. With our systems on board 90% of the world's aircraft, your work here has reach that's rare to find anywhere else.

Focusing on our customers, investing in innovation, and building a culture of accountability and performance is how we're shaping what comes next.

Every horizon. Every mission. Every day.

Key responsibilities:

You will work closely with experienced professionals, to gain hands‑on experience within a friendly and supportive global team to be trained to achieve the following:

• Draft and edit content including press releases, briefing materials, messaging documents, articles, social media content, presentation decks and communication assets
• Support media engagement activities at industry events, trade shows & customer events
• Support responses to media enquiries under guidance from the external communications team
• Help maintain editorial calendars & communications trackers, and coordinate approvals and stakeholder reviews.
• Conduct research on industry trends, stakeholders, emerging topics and opportunities to strengthen brand awareness and thought leadership.
• Collaborate with internal, marketing and social media teams to leverage news across company channels, and to support content updates for external channels

Key skills and qualifications:

• Full right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship now or in the future
• Can commute to our Basingstoke office
• Currently studying a sandwich course degree in Communications, Journalism, English or Public Relations, graduating in 2029
• Business level written and verbal communication skills, in the English language
• Some exposure to writing or drafting professional communications, (this can be from a hobby, your studies, or work experience)

Our offer:

• Career Growth: Clear pathways for advancement, regular feedback, and mentorship opportunities.
• Skill Development: Access to training and certifications.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements and support for combining work with education.
• Tech and Innovation: Access to modern tools, technologies, and innovative work environments.
• Company Culture: Sense of community, team‑building activities, and social events.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.