PR & Communications Internship 2022

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is now seeking an Intern PR & Communications EMEA to join our team in London, United Kingdom.

The Intern will support the day-to-day implementation and delivery of PR & Communications initiatives to raise awareness and consideration of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and our family of brands within Europe, the Middle East, Eurasia and Africa (EMEA).

Responsibilities

1. Work as part of a 3-person team, under the commercial function, to increase brand awareness of the Wyndham brand across Europe, Middle East, Eurasia and Africa, reporting directly to the PR & Communications Specialist EMEA
2. Support on internal communications including virtual town halls, corporate podcast, and hotel-facing newsletters
3. Support on B2B and B2C campaigns including press releases, interview opportunities, press events, influencer engagement and media outreach
4. Compile media lists, build relationships with key pan-European media and manage monthly coverage reports
5. Support in liaising with four PR agencies across UK, Germany, Turkey, Middle East and India
6. Internship Group Project: all Interns will be involved in a business-critical project during their internship

Abilities/ Key Competencies/ Skills

Alongside the professional competencies outlined below, the successful candidate will demonstrate the fundamentals of our Count on Me! Service Culture to be Responsive, Respectful and Deliver a Great Experience. This will form the cornerstone of their approach as they carry out all tasks with the Count on Me! Building Blocks in mind; Compassionate, Engaged, Dependable, Courteous, Engaged, Inclusive, Hospitable, Prepared and Personalised

• Customer service
• Communication; written and verbal
• Multi-tasking 
• Organisation and planning 
• Teamwork and ability to work autonomously
• Entrepreneurial learning 
• Initiative taking 
• Energy and ambition

Experience/ Certificates/ Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing or Hospitality Management (or studying towards) is required; MBA (or studying towards) is preferred.
• Previous experience in a hospitality environment or in PR & Communications, Marketing or Event planning, either as a previous internship or as holiday work experience
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, specifically of Excel and PowerPoint, is required.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential. Other language skills are an advantage.
• MS Office Suite and Database Management would be helpful.
• Project management and organisational skills are important.

Compensation and Benefits

• £18,900 gross per annum, prorated for the duration of the internship
• 25 days of holidays per annum (accrued basis)

Company Overview

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is the largest hotel franchisor in the world and a leading hotel management company.  We stand 22 brands strong across 9,000 hotels in more than 95 countries, and we offer the most diverse collection of hotel experiences in the world.  Our iconic brands, united by the richest and simplest rewards program in the business, make hotel travel possible for all.

Our hotel owners are the stewards of our brands, and together, we champion everyday travelers.  We believe guests deserve great experiences, and our robust portfolio—distinguished by our leading economy and midscale brands—delivers just that.