Smith+Nephew
Digital Corporate Communications Intern - Year in Industry Placement
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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.
This is a standout opportunity to be right at the heart of a global business, gaining real exposure across corporate communications, commercial, marketing and leadership teams. As a Corporate Communications Placement Student, you will not only contribute to meaningful work but also gain exposure to multiple career pathways, building a strong and well- rounded foundation for a future in communications.
If you are looking for a role where you can learn fast, take ownership, and see the impact of your work across a global organisation, this placement will give you exactly that.
What will you be doing?
In this year in industry placement running from Sept 2026 for 1 year, you will be immersed in the business, working across corporate communications, employer brand, investor relations and wider corporate functions. A key focus of the role will be content creation, where you will support and deliver engaging content for web and social channels, bringing stories to life through a variety of formats.
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You will gain hands on experience creating digital content, developing video and visual assets that reflect our brand. Alongside this, you will play a key role in social media management, supporting planning, scheduling and community engagement, ensuring messaging is aligned and impactful.
As you grow in confidence, you will work closely with the brand team to build your understanding of how brand is applied across a global organisation, gaining valuable exposure to how messaging connects across different areas of the business. You will also support website content updates and learn enterprise level web editing, while developing your analytical skills by tracking performance metrics, contributing to reporting and content optimisation.
What will you need to be successful?
This role is ideal for someone who is curious, creative and excited about building a career in communications. You will thrive in a fast -paced environment where you can learn from experienced professionals and contribute to real work that makes an impact.
- Completion of at least two years of a Bachelor’s degree ideally in PR, Communications, Marketing, Digital Media or a related subject and the ability to consider a year in industry placement from Sept 2026. We are also happy to consider candidates who have completed degree level studies in 2026, and are seeking a post-graduate role.
- A strong interest in content creation, digital communications and social media, with an eagerness to learn new tools and techniques
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to create engaging written and visual content
- Proactive and organised, with the confidence to collaborate across teams and take initiative
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- Work/Life Balance: Flexible Vacation and Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteering Hours, so we can give back to our communities!
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- Flexibility: Hybrid Working Model (For most professional roles).
- Training: Hands-On, Team-Customised, Mentorship.
- Extra Perks: Discounts on Gyms and fitness clubs, Salary Sacrifice Bicycle and Car Schemes and many other Employee discounts.
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