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    4. PR and Communications Work Placement 2023
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    This role has been designated as ‘Edge’, which means you will primarily work outside of an HPE office.

    Hewlett Packard Enterprise advances the way people live and work. We bring together the brightest minds to create breakthrough technology solutions, helping our customers make their mark on the world.

    Job Description

    At HPE we believe in bold moves, the power of “Yes we can”, and being a force for good. Our work thrives on differences, fueling creativity to give our customers all they deserve. But our work is far from over. In fact, we continuously push for better. We empower our team members to make an impact on our business and in the world while fostering a culture that is unconditionally inclusive. Whether you’re looking for an internship or to start your professional career, at HPE you’ll be able to create and collaborate on projects that challenge and inspire you.

    We are looking for a high calibre candidate to join our International (Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific, India and Japan) regional team for PR/media relations, communications and analyst relations as a PR and Communications Intern. The 13 month communications placement is based in Winnersh, Reading, Berkshire, UK, and you will be reporting to the director of International Global Communications for Hewlett Packard Enterprise based in the UK.

    Sound like you? Apply today and join one of the most impactful tech companies in the world!

    How You’ll Make Your Mark

    • You will run and manage regular progress meetings with agency teams around the world
    • You will manage the associated budget trackers resulting from these reviews
    • You will distribute press releases and contents to the international agency teams when requested
    • You will pitch news to journalists and tracking responses
    • You will analyze and produce coverage reports on a regular basis
    • You will manage reports of coverage on identified press releases and events
    • You will increase internally the profile of HPE in the news through creating a monthly news report that displays relevant news articles about HPE and their competitors
    • You will support the HPE PR team and PR agency partners whenever they need any help
    • You will assist with PR projects and events, including logistics support, including booking and managing travel, press pack production, badging and organisational activities as needed
    • You will attend UK-based press events as needed to handle logistics, badging, handouts etc
    • You will drive the press release program including loading press releases to newsroom, proactively communicating to analysts
    • You will support the analyst team, including logistics, keeping databases up to date,

    About You

    • Potential interns must be in their 2nd year of a four-year degree which requires (or has an option for) 3rd year to be a one year's industrial placement, and are expected to achieve a minimum of a 2:1 grade
    • Placement applicants should ideally come from degree courses focused around PR, Communications, Business and/or Marketing, however this is not essential.
    • Strong time and project management skills with a work ethic to do whatever is required.
    • Demonstrate initiative and ability to work on own with minimal direct day-to-day supervision.
    • Confident and self-motivated both individually and in a team.
    • Eager to perform and exceed expectations
    • Good attention to detail
    • Very strong written and oral communication skills, with high degree of personal credibility and professionalism
    • Creative, intelligent, proactive, reliable and energetic

    What we can offer you:

    • Attractive compensation package
    • Career and Development
    • Work That Fits Your Life ­
    • Wellness and Health Programs
    • Socially Engaged Community
    • Exciting Workplace Experience

    Join us and make your mark!

    HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to diversity and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We do not discriminate and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global diverse team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together.

    This role has been designated as ‘Edge’, which means you will primarily work outside of an HPE office

    HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.