Communications Placement - June 2027

Placement title: Communications (2 positions)

Location: Chiswick, London

Role type: Work placement commencing mid-June 2027 and finishing at the end of June 2028

Way of working: Our hybrid working policy requires 10 days in the office per month. However, experience shows that placement students get the most from their placement by spending at least three, ideally four, days a week in the office.
Applications are open now and will close on 13 November, so be sure to apply before the deadline.

Pernod Ricard is a worldwide leader in the spirits and champagne industry, blending traditional craftsmanship, state-of-the-art brand development, and global distribution technologies. Our prestigious portfolio of premium to luxury brands includes Absolut vodka, Ricard pastis, Ballantine’s, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater gin, Malibu liqueur and Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes. Our mission is to ensure the long-term growth of our brands with full respect for people and the environment, while empowering our employees around the world to be ambassadors of our purposeful, inclusive and responsible culture of authentic conviviality.

Our Communications teams tell the story of Pernod Ricard and our brands to our own people, to the media and to the wider world. From day one, you'll be a full member of the team with real work to own. Through one application, you’ll be considered for placements in two areas:

A mix of internal comms (about 50%), external comms (about 30%) and sustainability and responsibility (about 20%).

·         Spend about half your time on internal comms, writing news and updates for colleagues and helping to run internal events.

·         Work on external comms, including press stories, media and social content.

·         Support our sustainability and responsibility work and help communicate our initiatives.

·         Lead your own project working with other internal teams.

A varied role spread across public relations, marketing, and communications, working with our global and European teams.

·         Help run press releases from start to finish, collecting high-quality photos and videos, sharing them with the media and assessing and tracking the coverage.

·         Write emails and updates to the team, getting the tone right for each campaign.

·         Support marketing campaigns across airport shops, digital channels and advertising.

You’ll bring:

·         A love of writing and an eye for detail when editing and proofreading.

·         Creativity, curiosity and enthusiasm for coming up with new ideas.

·         An understanding that a LinkedIn post, a press release and a team email each need a different tone.

·         Good people skills and an enthusiasm for working as part of a team.

·         An organised approach, discretion with confidential information and a willingness to take ownership of your work.

Preferred Degree Disciplines

·         Communications

·         Journalism

·         English or English Literature

·         Classics

·         Public Relations

·         Politics

Relevant Experience

Any experience of writing, student media, social media, events or comms. It doesn't need to be a formal job, a blog, the student paper or a society role all count.

Skills & Capabilities

·         Research.

·         PowerPoint and putting together presentations.

What You'll Gain

·         Real, hands-on experience in a busy comms team.

·         Your own work and projects to lead.

·         Skills and experience that will set you up for a career in PR or comms.

At Pernod Ricard, our people are at the heart of everything we do. When you join us, you'll become part of a global business with a proud heritage, an unrivalled portfolio of iconic brands and an ambitious future. Guided by our shared values, you'll thrive in a culture built on Collective Spirit, where talented people come together across teams, functions and markets to collaborate, learn from one another and achieve great things. As you Craft Your Path, you'll have opportunities to develop new skills, explore different experiences and grow your career with the support of a business that invests in its people. Together, as we Cultivate the Future, you'll help shape a more sustainable and responsible world, creating Good Times from a Good Place while making a positive impact on our people, communities and planet.

At Pernod Ricard, we believe that when our people thrive, our business thrives. That's why we offer a range of benefits** designed to support your financial wellbeing, health and lifestyle, helping you bring your best self to work every day.

Learning & Development: Take part in our Learning & Development Programme, with in-person workshops at Chiswick covering self-awareness, presenting with impact, personal branding, delivering results and managing stakeholders.

Reward & Financial Wellbeing: Competitive salary, annual bonus, Profit Share, eligibility to join our pension, share ownership opportunities and income protection.

Health & Wellbeing: Private medical insurance, virtual GP access, mental health support and specialist wellbeing resources for every stage of life.

Work & Life: Flexible and hybrid working, up to 15 days working remotely abroad, enhanced family leave, paid volunteering days and lifestyle benefits.

Growth & recognition: Career development opportunities, global experiences, colleague recognition programmes and product allowances that help you grow and celebrate success.

Application Process

Stage 1: Submit your CV and online application.

Stage 2: If successful, attend a short Microsoft Teams interview with our Early Careers team.

Stage 3: Complete an assessment. Details of the assessment will be confirmed during the recruitment process.

Stage 4: Attend either an assessment centre or an interview with the manager of the team you have applied to join.

We believe diverse perspectives, experiences and identities make us stronger. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and encourage candidates from under-represented groups to apply. Recruitment decisions are based on skills, experience and potential.

We're committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience that recognises different needs and preferences. If you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support at any stage of the recruitment process, please send us an email at [email protected]. We'll work with you to provide appropriate support wherever possible.

Learn more about Pernod Ricard  https://www.pernod-ricard.com/en  

**Benefits and offerings may vary by location, employing entity, role and eligibility.

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