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Media Relation Intern (12-month placement)

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AXA

12d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You should be a proactive bachelor’s student with strong writing skills, organized, detail-oriented, and interested in finance/media relations, with advanced Microsoft Office proficiency.
  • You will draft communications materials, prepare spokespeople for interviews, manage media requests, track coverage, organize press events, and update documents and the website.

Requirements

  • Currently undertaking a bachelor’s degree.
  • This internship requires strong writing skills. You will also need to be very organized and able to juggle multiple and shifting priorities whilst being aware of deadlines.
  • It would suit a proactive self-starter who’s curious, eager to learn and with excellent attention to detail.
  • Confident with a strong work ethic.
  • Interested in the financial sector/media relations/a career in journalism.
  • Advanced Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in drafting communications materials (press releases, market comments, briefing documents)
  • Assist in helping prepare our spokespeople for interviews with journalists e.g., compiling briefing notes and organising media trainings
  • Helping with ad-hoc and regular projects in London and Paris
  • Manage incoming requests from journalists
  • Lead the global quarterly reporting of our media relations achievements alongside our external agency
  • Contribute to ideas, content and solutions to help develop AXA IM’s visibility in the media
  • Compile, track and distribute media coverage and assist with maintaining media contact lists
  • Update media documents, including distribution lists and spokesperson biographies
  • Help organise press events (drafting invitations with the help of our Design team, logistics, presentation material, spokespeople briefs etc.)
  • Update the website with new publications (comments, press releases)
  • Manage and track invoices

FAQs

What is the duration of the Media Relation Intern placement?

The Media Relation Intern placement is for 12 months.

What kind of experience will I gain from this internship?

You will gain hands-on experience in media relations and corporate communications strategy, including managing journalist inquiries and promoting AXA IM through various communications materials.

What skills are required for the Media Relation Intern role?

Strong writing skills, excellent organizational abilities, attention to detail, and familiarity with Microsoft Office are required.

Is the internship suitable for recent graduates?

The internship is targeted towards undergraduates currently undertaking their bachelor’s degree, making it suitable for students in their penultimate or final year.

What is the team structure within the media relations department?

The media relations team consists of 6 people, divided between London (3 members) and Paris (3 members).

What responsibilities will I have as a Media Relation Intern?

Responsibilities include drafting communications materials, preparing spokespeople for interviews, managing journalist requests, tracking media coverage, and assisting with press events.

Is there room for personal and professional growth during this internship?

Yes, AXA IM is committed to providing an environment for growth, with personalized learning paths and internal opportunities to develop your skills.

Will I have the chance to work with teams in both London and Paris?

Yes, you will work closely with both the London and Paris teams throughout your internship.

What kind of projects will I be involved in?

You will assist with ad-hoc projects, media evaluations, and initiatives to enhance AXA IM's visibility as a thought leader in the financial sector.

Are there any specific interests that would benefit an applicant for this internship?

Yes, an interest in the financial sector, media relations, and a potential career in journalism would be beneficial for applicants.

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AXA

Finance
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Employees
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Mission & Purpose

We always start with our customers. As one of the largest global insurers, our purpose is to act for human progress by protecting what matters. Protection has always been at the core of our business, helping individuals, businesses and societies to thrive. And AXA has always been a leader, an innovator, an entrepreneurial company, fostering progress in all its dimensions. Our purpose also links back to the Group's roots. From the outset, AXA has been committed to acting as a force for collective good. From solidarity-based actions with AXA Hearts In Action to work on prevention issues with the AXA Research Fund and the fight against climate change, AXA has always been attentive to its social environment and embraced its responsibility as an insurer: responsibility for taking action upstream in order to better understand risks, with one goal in mind: to ensure better protection.