Communications Placement Year - Europe & Africa (Start: July 2023)

Communications Placement Year - Europe & Africa (Start: July 2023)Description -The HP Europe & Africa Communications team are looking for two motivated individuals with strong cognitive abilities to work for a leading technology company. The successful candidates will take on international roles to work on global communication campaigns and events.Today HP is a $50+ billion fortune 50 company, present across 190 countries. HP is about innovation, it’s who we are and what we have been doing since 1939. Together we challenge convention, pushing each other to surprise the world.This is a unique opportunity offering two placement students’ insightful knowledge into the communications sector, experience working within an international team in a fast-paced industry and to take ownership of pan-Europe & Africa projects. Key tasks include developing coverage reports to showcase the communication team activities to HP stakeholders, support the Europe & Africa regional team in the day-to-day running of communication priorities, collaborating with external agencies in coordinating events, reports and press releases, whilst also searching for opportunities to meet business unit priorities.During your internship, you will have the opportunity to interact with other departments of the business through the mentor scheme, and to participate in activities and tasks outside of your core responsibilities. As an intern, you will also be able to immerse yourself in the charity and volunteering committee, raising money towards a chosen charity.Core Responsibilities Analyse and produce Europe & Africa and product specific coverage reports on a weekly and quarterly basisAssist with campaigns and events, including logistics support and briefing booksAttend and support UK influencer and press events (logistics, badging, distribution press kits etc)Support pan-Europe & Africa managers with aligning Tier 2 markets with communication prioritiesProduce LinkedIn posts that can be leveraged across Europe & Africa marketsAssist in the management of HP Media Relations address for Europe & Africa marketsKnowledge and SkillsAdaptive and resilient – in an ever-changing technology environment we require individuals who can work dynamically to handle unique situationsStrong time and project management skills with a positive work ethicDemonstrates initiative and confidence in their ability to work on their own with minimal direct day-to-day supervisionSelf-motivated with an inquisitive and inquiring mind who can work individually and as part of a team.Strong interpersonal skills to work as part of HP team and with external agenciesEager to perform and exceed expectationsProactive in finding further opportunities to support the pan-Europe & Africa teamStrong written/oral communication skills and analytical, with high degree of personal credibility and professionalismGood attention to detailUnderstanding of LinkedIn for communications purposesStrong PC skills – Microsoft Office: Excel, PowerPoint, Word and SharePointEducation Currently in full-time educationDesirable degrees focused around Business, Psychology, English, Marketing or Communications, however this is not essentialPositions available: 2Based: Reading, UK, with frequent travel to the London officeLength: 13-months (3th July 2023 until 31st July 2024)Package: CompetitivePlease apply through this page with your CV and covering letter.  Job -AdministrationSchedule -Full timeShift -No shift premium (United Kingdom)Travel -Relocation -EEO Tagline - HP Inc. is EEO F/M/Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.