2026 PR & Communications Placement

Hilton

  • Watford, Hertfordshire
  • £26,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
We are thrilled to share this fantastic opportunity for two students to join the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) PR team on a 12-month placement. This placement is ideally suited to a student with a passion for internal and external communications.From day one, you will be fully integrated into Team Hilton. Our placements offer vast exposure and opportunities, including networking with senior executives, involvement in regional conferences and for some, international travel.Based in our EMEA headquarters, Watford, you will be part of a cohort of 50 Interns and take part in regular connect meetings and feedback sessions designed to support your development. You will benefit from a subsidised restaurant, a games area and a free in-house gym.The OpportunityJoin our EMEA Communications team and support a wide range of internal, external, and corporate affairs activities, including PR, ESG/CSR, and Government Affairs.
  • Coordinate internal and external campaigns (e.g. hotel openings, CSR initiatives, Great Place To Work rankings).
  • Draft content such as executive memos, intranet articles, press releases, Q&As, and spokesperson briefs.
  • Support press office activity, managing media enquiries and reputation protection.
  • Create and share campaign performance reports across teams.
  • Maintain communications calendars and assist with creative content (e.g. video, social media).
  • Provide general organisational support and help plan Team Member events.
Why choose us?Embarking on our year in industry programme is a transformative journey, encompassing a structured framework of learning and development activities. Here's what you can look forward to:
  • Learning and Development: Interns have access to Hilton University to enhance their skills and contribute meaningfully to ongoing projects.
  • Networking: Our interns can connect with professionals across the business, paving the way for valuable relationships.
  • Feedback and Growth: Regular evaluations and feedback sessions will ensure our interns receive guidance and an opportunity to continually improve.
  • Cross-Exposure: Opportunity to gain insight into another function.
  • Hilton Perks: Including our Go Hilton TM Travel Program, which provides you with access to heavily reduced hotel room rates for you, your family & friends.
  • Salary & Benefits: £26,000 Gross PA & private healthcare.
  • Location: EMEA Regional Headquarters, Watford. Our placements are office based with flexibility offered across some teams.
What are we looking for?
  • A strong sense of alignment to our culture and values.
  • A current Bachelor’s or Master’s student studying a degree with a focus on Communications, PR, or English - with a required 12-month year in industry placement as part of your degree.
  • Availability to start 13th of July 2026, full-time, for a 12-month placement.
  • Eligibility to work in the UK. If you are a non-UK national, without EU Settled or Pre-Settled Status then you will need to be studying at a UK university to be eligible to undertake a placement here.
  • Fluency in English (speaking, reading, and writing).
  • A keen interest in PR & communications (both internal and external) as well as travel and hospitality.
  • Good knowledge of MS PowerPoint and Excel, and a pro-active and organised approach.
  • A positive, can-do attitude.
  • Exceptional attention to detail.
What is it like working for Hilton?Hilton is one of the world's largest and fastest-growing hospitality companies, with 24 distinct brands and over 8,000 locations. We have recently been ranked by our employees as #1 World's Best Hospitality Workplace awarded by Great Place to Work & Fortune.We value and celebrate our team members diversities and individualism and foster a culture of belonging across our organisation. Joining Hilton will give you the opportunity to contribute to our rich culture and give back to the community. Our Team Member Resource Groups in UK focus on Abilities, Generations, Pride, Women’s and Ethnic representation. You can find details on our Culture page.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We will ensure that qualified individuals with protected disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions of the role. Please contact us to request accommodation.Selection ProcessPlease apply now, applications close on Sunday 2nd November 2025. We receive a high volume of applications, so thank you for your patience while we carefully review each one to give it the attention it deserves.If your application is successful, you may be invited to complete a one-way video interview and online assessment. These help us get to know you better and assess if the placement could be a great match. Keep an eye on your inbox, and we encourage you to complete each step as soon as you can. Our EMEA Graduate Recruitment Team will be in touch to let you know the outcome.Good luck, we are looking forward to meeting you!

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