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PR & Communications Industrial Placement 2025

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L'Oréal

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Customer Relations
    Marketing
  • London

Requirements

  • Excellent written and verbal skills
  • Understanding of the beauty business
  • Understanding of communications tools
  • Capacity to understand the bigger business picture
  • Have a technical mind but keen to work within the heart of a business
  • Numerate and PC literate: in particular with strong Excel skills
  • Strong networking skills and the ability to interact with all areas of the business
  • A good knowledge of the beauty influencer landscape
  • A creative eye for social media content creation
  • In your second year at University on a course which enables you to take an Industrial Placement Year (unfortunately if you are graduated you are not eligible).

Responsibilities

  • Working in the press office, you will help us to portray our brands in the best way possible to the press and influencers. This may include liaising day to day on specific products, offers to readers or managing large-scale events. As an intern, your principal accountability would be to provide support to the press office in ensuring the smooth running of day to day business. You would be responsible for your own live projects within the team, with exposure to senior management.
  • Managing product mail-outs, coming up with creative ideas for send outs to encourage social sharing and press coverage
  • Management of media lists
  • Help with supporting PR and influencer events, from PR launches to trips
  • Work with external PR agency on a day to day basis
  • Handling press calls & liaising with journalists
  • Monitoring influencers, newspapers and magazines for coverage and scanning for distribution, to share PR teams wins with the wider teams
  • Help the team with social media, this could be captions, taking images for social channels and scheduling
  • Helping the team with sourcing influencers for paid partnerships, creating content briefs and speaking to influencer agents
  • Ordering of product, stationary orders, post and couriers & press cuttings
  • Work alongside the media team with paid media campaigns

FAQs

What is the location of the PR & Communications Industrial Placement?

The placement is based in White City, London.

What is the duration of the placement?

The placement lasts for one year.

When does the placement start?

The placement starts on Monday, 30th June 2025.

What is the application deadline?

The application deadline is Friday, 25th October 2024.

What is the annual salary for this position?

The annual salary for this position is £24,000 per annum.

What type of experience will I gain during this placement?

You will gain experience in managing product mail-outs, supporting PR and influencer events, liaising with journalists, and creating social media content.

What qualifications do I need to apply?

You need to be in your second year at university on a course that enables you to take an Industrial Placement Year.

Are there any specific diversity and inclusion initiatives for this role?

Yes, the company particularly welcomes applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, disabled candidates, and LGB and Trans and non-binary candidates, as they are currently under-represented.

How can I apply for the role?

You can apply by clicking the apply button on the job listing, after which you will be prompted to answer questions to check your eligibility.

What is the assessment process after applying?

After submitting your application, you will receive a link to online assessments, followed by a review of your application. If successful, you will be invited to an Assessment Centre.

Can I apply for multiple roles?

Yes, you can apply for up to three jobs within a rolling 30-day window, but you should choose a job that matches your preferences as you cannot withdraw your application once submitted.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1909
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

L'Oréal is a multinational beauty and cosmetics company that operates in various segments of the beauty industry, including skincare, haircare, makeup, and fragrance. They offer a wide range of beauty products and solutions through their diverse portfolio of brands. L'Oréal's ultimate mission is to provide innovative and superior beauty products that cater to the diverse needs and desires of individuals worldwide. Their purpose is to enhance people's lives through beauty, empowering individuals to express themselves, boost their confidence, and embrace their unique identities. L'Oréal aims to combine science, research, and creativity to deliver high-quality and sustainable beauty solutions that promote inclusivity, diversity, and self-expression. By continuously innovating and staying at the forefront of the industry, L'Oréal strives to shape the future of beauty and contribute to the well-being and self-esteem of consumers globally.