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Big on storytelling, teamwork, and making an impact?\nCome and help tell Sony Europe’s story from the inside!\nWe are now looking for our next Internal Communications & CSR intern for our Student Placement Year programme supporting Sony Europe’s Internal Comms team, this is the crew that keeps everyone connected, informed, and inspired across the company!\nYou’ll write and design stories for Sony Europe, help pull together eye-catching newsletters, and be part of company-wide moments. From leadership updates and creative campaigns to live webcasts and CSR projects. One week you might be interviewing a colleague for a feature article, the next you’re helping produce a video or organising a campaign like our Sony Summer Challenge!\nIf you’re curious, creative, and ready to learn from a team that blends communications, strategy, and storytelling…this is your chance to be part of a global brand that’s all about innovation and imagination.\nStart date: 5 July 2027\nDisclaimer: Due to high volumes, this job posting may be closed earlier than planned, so don’t hesitate to apply if you are interested.\nThe Job\nWhat will you be doing?\nCreating, drafting, and publishing articles for the Sony Europe intranet\nUpdating LIVE content on the internal Sony Europe intranet\nDrafting and sending email updates from the One Sony Europe Internal Comms mailbox\nCompiling the SEU Sustainability newsletter and supporting other internal newsletters\nAssisting with the organisation of the biannual Sony Europe Webcast\nSupporting CSR and social contribution activities\nLeading and supporting with regular internal communication campaigns\nRaising purchase orders (POs) and general operational support\nWhat we need you to bring?\nAn obsession for writing & producing written content\nExquisite communication skills (written & verbal)\nExceptional attention to detail\nSelf-motivated, organised and inquisitive individual who is not afraid to challenge and be challenged\nEnthusiastic and proactive attitude to working on constantly evolving projects and ad hoc duties\nOur Recruitment Process\nAfter you have submitted your application, selected candidates will be asked to complete a self-service video interview.\nAfter we have carefully reviewed all the video interviews, those who successfully meet our hiring criteria will be invited to an interview with our hiring team.\nDuring or prior to the interview, there will be an additional case-study task for applicants to complete. Why? This not only allows us to see what you can do but also enables you to get a taste of what your day-day work will entail.\nAfter the interviews have concluded, we’ll move to the offer stage, and before you know it, you’ll be here at Sony!\nThroughout the recruitment process until your start date, you’ll have regular connections with our HR & Sony Placement Year programme team, as well as our current interns to answer any questions and provide guidance and further information on your Sony journey. This will also allow you to connect with the other future interns who will form the 2027 Sony cohort and start building your network. If you will need to relocate, this is also a great opportunity to find others in the same situation.\nYour new office\nWeybridge\nBased at the Weybridge office, you will enjoy a vibrant and friendly working environment. We have an onsite canteen with a wide range of options available, and a barista style coffee shop. There is a well-provisioned onsite gym run by our own Sony Wellbeing Coordinator, with classes on set days in the mornings, at lunch and after work hours. We have a staff car park which includes electric charging points, an undercover and secure bike rack (useful if you’ve made the most of the Cycle-to-Work scheme), or if you will use public transport, we have a shuttle bus service that regularly runs between train station and the office at peak times.\nWe currently require our Weybridge based employees to work on site a minimum 3-days per full working week.\nTake a look at our video tour of the Weybridge site here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lwbMOzjoVA\nWe are Sony Europe\nOur people collaborate in an environment of respect, integrity, and open-mindedness. Diverse teams from all over Europe are the driving force for our business, and we embrace the differences that make each of us original and unique.\nWith offices in 28 European countries, Sony Europe caters to consumer, professional, semiconductor and healthcare markets with innovative electronics products and solutions. Our European laboratories research and develop new technologies and capabilities that contributes to the Sony Group and important issues on a planetary scale.\nBring your passion, creativity and ambitions to Sony Europe. Apply now, and let’s create the future together.\nEqual Opportunity\nSony Europe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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