Who We Are
Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene with our corporate headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden. We are a multi-billion-dollar company that is committed to breaking barriers to well-being. Essity does this through innovative brands in the areas of Professional Hygiene, Consumer Goods, and Health & Medical Solutions.
About the Role
This is a 6 month to 1 year internship in the communication field. In this role, the individual is responsible for supporting Essity's corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities, PR marketing, and local corporate PR efforts. This includes overseeing the execution of social responsibility initiatives, ensuring the communication of company values, and supporting PR for product launches.
What You Will DoCollaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop impactful community outreach programs.
Monitor the outcomes and report on the success of CSR activities, ensuring measurable results.
Communicate Essity’s CSR efforts to both internal and external audiences, showcasing the company’s commitment to social impact.
Manage relationships with NGOs (e.g., Chepe se Baña, etc).
Support PR agency on follow-up of key media outlets to ensure positive media coverage.
Align local PR efforts with Essity’s regional communication framework to ensure consistent brand representation.
Oversee the successful implementation of the corporate communication strategy in the region.
Provide strategic support to brand teams, ensuring Essity Corporate elements are integrated into campaigns.
Be the point of contact between the Brands / and PR agency.
A person interested in gaining experience in the field of communications or an advanced student in the career with an interest in undertaking university internships.
Experience in areas such as media management, corporate Communications / PR, marketing, event management
Person with skills in communication, strategic thinking and knowledge of the local market.
Availability to undertake an internship for 6 months to 1 year.
Intermediate/advanced proficiency in English.
Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere. Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with Us
San José, Costa RicaApplication End Date:30 jul 2026Job Requisition ID:Essity263531Skills Required
- Interest in or enrollment as an advanced student in communications, public relations, marketing, or related field
- Experience in media management, corporate communications/PR, marketing, or event management
- Strong communication skills and strategic thinking
- Knowledge of the local market (San José, Costa Rica)
- Availability to undertake a 6 month to 1 year internship
- Intermediate/advanced proficiency in English
- Ability to manage relationships with NGOs and coordinate with PR agencies
What We Do
Essity - a globally leading hygiene and health company, breaking barriers to well-being. Our expertise in hygiene and health began with the acquisition of the Swedish company Mölnlycke in 1975, through which our roots stretch back to 1849. Today, our sustainable innovations from globally trusted brands, designed for everybody and every body, care for the well-being of 1 billion people in 150 countries every day. Working at Essity is not just a career but a chance to make the world healthier, safer, and more hygienic. Our barrier breakers innovate for good and contribute to shaping a sustainable future. At Essity, every career is as unique as the individual. We empower employees to excel together and reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose. We provide a sustainable work-life based on flexibility for both employees and employers. At Essity, we are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in everything we do. It is the key to our success in creating an inclusive, collaborative, and caring company culture where you can be you with us. Our purpose of Breaking Barriers to Well-being, is to enable customers and consumers to lead fuller lives at all stages of life. Our leading global brands include TENA, Tork, Actimove, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic, Vinda and Zewa. Essity has about 36,000 employees. Net sales in 2022 amounted to approximately SEK 156bn (EUR 15bn). The company’s headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden, and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. If you want to join a company where dedication to people is powered by innovation, welcome to Essity
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