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Short Advert (Placement Opportunity)
Location
Horizon House, Newtownabbey
Duration
Up to 12 months (placement year)
Northern Ireland Hospice is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic student to join our Corporate Communications team as part of a year-out placement. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a busy, purpose-driven communications environment, supporting work that makes a real difference to patients and families across Northern Ireland.
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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Working alongside an experienced team, you will support a wide range of communications activity including social media, website content, campaigns, media relations, and events. You’ll gain practical skills, build your portfolio and develop a strong understanding of communications within a leading healthcare charity.
What You’ll Do
- Help create content for social media, website, and campaigns
- Support day-to-day communications activity and planning
- Assist with events and media monitoring
- Work with teams across the organisation to support their communications needs


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About You
- Studying Communications, PR, Marketing or a related subject (placement year required)
- Strong written communication skills
- Creative, organised and eager to learn
- An interest in digital communications and storytelling
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