Corporate Communications Intern (Sep 2024)

Your Role

The intern will assist the corporate communications team by supporting various internal and external projects and initiatives aimed at promoting BMW and their products in the U.S. The intern will work across teams, thereby gaining insight into many aspects of the department and developing a holistic understanding of BMW's business in the U.S., the media, and the market itself.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaboratively develop communications plans
• Coordinate proactive and reactive communications with the media
• Help plan, manage, and staff media events.
• Write and edit press materials and reports
• Work with internal and external partners and stakeholders

About You

Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master’s degree program at an accredited college or university 
• Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (not just in major)
• Have completed at least 30 college credit hours at the time of application 
• Field of study: Communications, Public Relations, or other related field
• Must attach a copy of college unofficial transcript
• Ability to work full-time (36.25 hours/week)
• Prior BMW Group experience (applicable to international J1 students only)
• Excellent time-management skills; ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Self-motivated, adaptable to a dynamic environment
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong analytical capabilities

Preferences:

• Languages: English (fluent, oral, and written)

Compensation & Benefits

The hourly rate for undergraduate students is $25.30, while the hourly rate for graduate students is $32.20. If you join as a full-time employee, you will get the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance
  • All with options for $0 Employee contribution
• Paid Time Off in addition to Company paid holidays where eligible
• Hybrid work environment
• Intern Vehicle Lease Program

Training, Development & Rotation

This is a full-time internship position for their Fall Rotation, from September 9, 2024, through December 20, 2024, in Woodcliff Lake, NJ.

During your internship, you will get broad supervision and regular feedback, so that you have the opportunity to develop your potential in the best possible way. Furthermore, you will not only get insights into different projects and working processes, but you will also self-evidently be a fully integrated team member.

Their Internship Program allows undergraduate and graduate students to work for one time period (spring, summer, or fall) in order to explore their career choices while gaining valuable experience. This enables you to test your career choices while gaining valuable experience in a professional environment. Their interns are used in areas where special projects are assigned.

Perhaps you are a domestic or an international student who is currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's Degree program, or perhaps you are considering a work experience year. Their program is designed to complement your theoretical studies and support your professional development by providing you with real hands-on experience of working as part of a dynamic team in your chosen field.

Career Progress

With BMW, you’ll be able to really put your talent to work, benefit from valuable financial support while exploring different career options, experience their working culture up close, and develop the knowledge and know-how in order to get one step closer to being a considered candidate for a job once you graduate. After your internship, you may have the opportunity to participate in BMW's Acceleration Trainee Program, which offers:

• Global Assignments
  • Gain insights into business processes, strategy, culture, and brands from local and global perspectives.
• Personal Development
  • Develop through tailored management and expert career paths with guidance from mentors and managers.
• Networking
  • Build an international network by working on projects in three different countries.
• Mentoring and Coaching
  • Receive support and career direction from experienced mentors and coaches.
• Short-term Placements
  • Explore different areas of BMW, including production, sales, and customer service.
• Joint Team Projects
  • Collaborate with dynamic teams and fellow trainees.

Source

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• bmwgroup.jobs/us/en/opportunities/student/undergraduate-student.html
• bmwgroup.jobs/us/en/opportunities/student.html
• bmwgroup.jobs/de/en/students/entry-programmes/acceleration.html
• youtu.be/a5T9gn635KA?si=OVFa3clzHxrCNH-E