Internship - Public Relations Consultant - January 2027

Who we are:

Burson, a global leader in communication, aims to create value for its clients by managing their reputation. Through our expertise, cutting-edge technologies, artificial intelligence solutions, and creativity, we anticipate risks in real-time, identify insights that drive preference and engagement, and support our clients' transformation and success. We are reinventing reputation to make it a true competitive advantage. Burson is the guardian of your reputation, the partner who guides you through a complex environment.

By joining Burson, you become part of a global community of experts at the forefront of innovation.

Burson is part of the WPP group (LSE/NYSE: WPP), a specialist in creative transformation. To learn more, visit bursonglobal.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Your role within the team (Missions):

You will join our "Brand & Lifestyle" team, composed of about ten passionate consultants, and you will actively participate in the implementation of impactful communication programs.

Under the supervision of experienced consultants, you will be a key member of our project teams, with varied and formative missions:

• Strategic Monitoring: Conduct media monitoring and thematic research to anticipate trends.
• Impactful Writing: Draft press releases, media invitations, summary notes, and journalist profiles.
• Media and Influencer Relations: Develop and maintain privileged relationships with journalists and influencers.
• Organization and Follow-up: Participate in organizing interviews, follow up with journalists, and produce reports on media events.
• Strategic Contribution: Collaborate in the design of innovative communication strategies (positioning, key messages, actions).
• Event Support: Assist in the organization of events.
• Activity Reporting: Contribute to the preparation of activity reports.

These missions are designed to enhance your skills and may evolve throughout your internship.

The profile we are looking for: You are in your M1, M2, or gap year in communication, and you ideally have previous internship experience in communication or Public Relations. An internship agreement is mandatory.

Beyond your academic background, we will particularly appreciate:

• Your commitment: Dedicated, curious, rigorous, and autonomous, you also have a strong team spirit.
• Your interest in current affairs: You are passionate about media and current events.
• Your PR skills: You have a good understanding of press relations techniques (follow-ups, press release writing, media shopping).
• Your writing skills: You have an excellent command of the written word.
• Your interpersonal skills: You are comfortable in interactions and know how to build relationships.
• Your English level: Reading, writing, and spoken English is a valuable asset, as some missions may be international.

We value diversity of profiles to build a rich and complementary team. The essential quality we are looking for is your desire to learn and to professionalize yourself.

Quality guidance for your success (Supervision and Training): At Burson, you will be fully integrated into the team and participate in all our activities (team meetings, agency meetings, social events...).

Our goal is clear: to provide you with a professional and practical experience to strengthen your employability after your internship. We are here to support you and help you progress.

Your benefits at Burson (Compensation and Other Benefits): We are committed to offering a stimulating and advantageous internship environment:

• Gratuity: €750/month.
• Flexibility: Possibility to work remotely up to 2 days per week (flexible days agreed with the manager) with a remote work allowance (€10/month).
• Mobility: Monthly flat rate of €45.40 for your transport (Swile card).
• Catering: Meal costs covered at the company restaurant with a personal contribution of €3.70 (starter-main-dessert).
• Time off: 1 day of RTT per month.
• Works Council Benefits: Access to our works council offers (cinema tickets at €5, cultural gift vouchers, sports reimbursements...).
• Co-optation Bonus: A bonus of €150 in multi-brand gift vouchers for assisting in recruiting your successors.

Ready to take on this challenge and develop your Consumer Public Relations skills?

To apply: Send us your CV and a cover letter or a few lines explaining your interest in this internship. We look forward to discovering your profile! 👇

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Your place is at Burson:

Our vision is for Burson to be the leading ‘academy company’ for creative communications professionals and emerging leaders. We provide a dynamic environment where ambitious colleagues come to elevate their skills, expand their networks, and ultimately, produce the best solutions for today’s leading brands. Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our robust benefits and people programs, which include professional development opportunities, mentorship programs with industry leaders, a vibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovation and packages designed to reward and retain top talent. We invest in our people because we believe their success is our success.

At Burson, we’re an agency of learn-it-alls. We recognize that the things we do best, creativity and communications, require a level of nuanced understanding. That’s why it’s imperative for us to hire extraordinarily talented people of all backgrounds and identities. Without that we can’t do the essential work of inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue, cultivating meaningful experiences, and driving innovation and creativity for our partners. Your unique point of view—your talent—is what makes you a #BursonPerson, and it’s how we deliver exceptional results for our clients, together.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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