Smith+Nephew
Digital Corporate Communications Intern - Year in Industry Placement
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Digital Corporate Communications Intern - Year in Industry Placement
Corporate Communications Placement Student – FElements Role Name will be confirmed (Informal title: Corporate Communications Placement Student)
Location: Watford
About the Role
At Smith+Nephew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
Are you looking to kickstart your career in corporate communications with a global, purpose-driven organisation?
This 12-month placement offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across digital and corporate communications, supporting real projects that shape how we connect with our audiences.
Based in Watford, you will:
- Be part of a collaborative team where your ideas and contributions will truly matter.
- Gain first-hand experience across corporate communications, commercial, marketing, and leadership teams.
As a Corporate Communications Placement Student, you will:
- Contribute to meaningful work and explore multiple career pathways.
- Build a strong, well-rounded foundation for a future in communications.
- Join a standout role at the heart of a global business.
For someone eager to learn fast, take ownership, and see impact, this placement delivers everything you’re looking for.
Responsibilities
This year-in-industry placement (runs Sept 2026 for 1 year) will immerse you across:
- Corporate communications
- Employer brand
- Investor relations
- Wider corporate functions
Key Work Areas
- Content Creation: Support and deliver engaging content for web and social channels in various formats. Examples:
- Craft digital content
- Develop video/visual assets aligned with the Smith+Nephew brand
- Combine imagination and storytelling to bring stories to life
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Social Media:
- Assist with planning, scheduling, and community engagement
- Ensure messaging is aligned, clear, and impactful
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Brand & Messaging:
- Collaborate with the brand team to understand global brand application and messaging consistency.
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Website & Performance:
- Support website content updates
- Learn enterprise-level web editing
- Track performance metrics
- Contribute to reporting and content optimisation
Requirements
Ideal candidates are:
- Curious, creative, and excited by a communications future.
- Flourishing in fast-paced environments.
- Eager to learn from experienced professionals and contribute to real impact.
Education & Background:
- Completion of at least two years of a Bachelor’s degree (ideally in PR, Communications, Marketing, Digital Media, or a related subject).
- Alternatively: Graduates of 2026 seeking a post-graduate transition into industry.
Essential Skills & Qualities:
- Strong interest in content creation, digital communications, and social media
- Willingness to learn new tools and techniques
- Excellent communication skills (written and visual)
- Proactive, organised, and confident to:
- Collaborate across teams
- Take initiative in your work
Additional Notes
- This role is typically a year-long placement starting Sept 2026 (terms from employer confirm finalised dates).
About Smith+Nephew
Smith+Nephew is a global medical technology company dedicated to:
“Taking the limits off living.”
Our innovations support healthcare professionals in helping patients recover health, mobility, and confidence to perform at their fullest.
Founded by T.J. Smith, we’re defined not just by our product innovations but by our three core cultural values:
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- Care
- Collaboration
- Courage
Together, we operate with a "can-do" attitude, empowering connection across teams. We’ve always marched to the beat of care for patients, colleagues, and communities.
Benefits – You. Unlimited.
Our approach to investment is centred on people and creating societal impact. Dive in:
Inclusion & Belonging
- Actively welcoming, celebrating, and thriving on inclusion.
- Explore our Employee Inclusion Groups <www.smith-nephew.com>.
Your Future
- Pension schemes
- Save As You Earn (SAYE) share options
Work/Life Balance
- Flexible vacation (holiday allocation)
- Paid volunteering hours (guard time to give back to communities!)
- Paid holidays
Your Wellbeing
- Comprehensive frameworks to support:
- Private health
- Dental plans
- Healthcare cash plans
- Income protection
- Life assurance
Flexibility
- Hybrid Working Model for the majority of professional roles.
- Minimum cutting/remote options where relevant (subject to role specifics).
Training and Growth
- Hands-on, team-tailored mentorship.
Perks Exclusive to S+N
- Discounts on:
- Gyms & fitness clubs
- Salary sacrifice bicycle/car schemes
- A vast range of other employee discounts.
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For updates & to connect with us:
- Follow Smith+Nephew on LinkedIn to witness corporate culture in action.
- Check Glassdoor for empathetic candid employee insights.
- Dig deeper into the S+N website.
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