Job Introduction
Are you interested in an internship that will allow you to gain hands-on experience and apply what you’ve learned in the classroom to a real work environment? Our internship program is designed to provide current college students interested in a career in consumer goods with a unique opportunity to learn firsthand about the diverse business operations of William Grant & Sons.
Our paid summer internship is an 11-week program from June 3 to August 16, 2024. This internship will be on-site 3 days a week, maximum of 29 hours per week, located in our New York City office. Local candidates only.
This is a non-exempt role, $25 - $30 per hour.
Main Responsibility
Accountabilities:
- Working closely with the US Communications team to champion tasks and assist with activities on a variety of Corporate Communications programs and events.
- Cultivate relationships with internal marketing teams and external agencies.
- Participate in day-to-day communication and review of agency deliverables.
- Help manage and plan for WG&S owned social platforms.
- Write internal and external posts to promote successful communication campaigns and social content.
- Conduct research as needed and analyze digital trends to make recommendations to the team.
- Help compile and organize media clips and monitor WG&S external coverage for the business.
- Own an individual communications project with strategic business impact and present your findings to senior leaders
- Gain exposure to broader brand marketing, finance, legal, and commercial side of the business
Our Ideal Candidate
Skills and Qualifications:
- At least 21 years of age
- Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. WG&S does not offer visa or student visa sponsorship.
- Currently enrolled in a 4-year college or university in their Senior year pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or in a Graduate level degree program with relevant coursework focused on Public Relations, Journalism, Communications or similar field
- Solid knowledge and experience utilizing MS Excel, Word, Power Point
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Embodies a strong work ethic and attention to detail and is self-motivated.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects and assignments.
- Agile, flexible, and responsive
- Eager to learn and a team player
At William Grant & Sons, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. We’re proud to provide equal opportunity to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, family medical history or genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
What we can offer you
- We offer a competitive salary and benefits which are designed to promote our employees financial wellbeing. Employees are also eligible to participate in a bonus plan.
- Our employees enjoy a generous vacation entitlement.
- Comprehensive Private Healthcare that includes Medical, Dental & Vision
- Our employees can join our 401(k) savings plan. The company matches employees’ contribution up to 5%, in addition to a Discretionary Contribution.
- Our Employee Assistance Programme offers practical, impartial support on everyday matters ranging from medical, financial and legal to home and family issues.
- Our Life and AD&D cover is a multiple of three times your annual basic salary.
- Product allowance so that you can enjoy our fantastic portfolio of brands with your family and friends.
- Every employee has the opportunity to claim funding each year for a charity or charities for which they have raised money, volunteered their time or personally donated.
- Learning resources to help you be your best self.
About William Grant & Sons
A HOME FOR RARE CHARACTERS
William Grant & Sons: a home where Rare Characters thrive.
We value every employee for their rare character, distinctive skills, experience and perspectives. Every one of our colleagues has a role to play in helping us to achieve our growth ambitions.
At William Grant & Sons, our vision is to be A home where rare characters thrive. We value all colleagues for their rare character, distinctive skills, experience and perspectives. Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of how we do things at William Grant & Sons, fully aligned to our purpose and our company values. We strive to create an environment where we can all be our best and bring our whole selves to work.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. We’re proud to provide equal opportunity to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, family medical history or genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
OUR AGILE WORKING PHILOSOPHY
Our agile working philosophy is to “Have your best work day everyday”.
Built on trust, we empower our rare characters to have their best work day every day. Where flexibility and positive working experiences help employees to feel connected and release potential across our teams.
We are open to discussing possible agile/flexible working options as part of the recruitment process.
INCLUSIVE RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of how we do things at William Grant & Sons, fully aligned to our purpose and our company values. We want to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive. If you have any questions or need some support with your application we’d love to hear from you. So please get in touch with our HR team at recruitment.enquiries@wgrant.com.
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