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Job Title: Corporate Communications Summer Intern
Location: New York
Company: BritBox International
Reporting to: Director PR & Communications
Contract Type: 3month Summer Internship
About Us
Welcome to BritBox, the ultimate streaming destination for British TV. We bring you an unparalleled collection of thoughtfully curated entertainment, cleverly crafted and brimming with the kind of charm, wit and heart only the Brits could deliver.
Born from the BBC, we’re on a mission to share authentically British stories with audiences across the world. Since our launch in 2017, we've quickly expanded to seven markets including North America, Australia, and the Nordics. We are a small but mighty streamer that punches above our weight, available on every major platform and even shining among the bright lights of Times Square—and we’re just getting started!
Now, here’s where you come in: if you’re passionate about entertainment, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to play a meaningful role in our remarkable growth story, this is your chance. Join our team and help us bring the best of British TV to fans everywhere.
Job Purpose
The Summer Intern will provide essential support to the Corporate Communications team during a high-volume period as the business prepares for major fall content launches and high-visibility executive initiatives.
In this role, the intern will assist with key operational activities including reporting, research, media pitching, and media monitoring. By supporting these core functions, the intern will enable the team to focus on strategic communications priorities while gaining hands-on experience in corporate communications, brand storytelling, and media relations within a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
Please note that the salary range is intended to give as an indicator of the salaries that could be attributed to the breadth or experience for a given role. All candidates will be measured based on their level of experience.
Our Values
Our BritBox Global Values not only represent our culture but also ensure that we have principles that shape everything we do. Defined by our employees, they are not just words on a page, but the foundation of how we work together, every day.
Our values have been cascaded into specific behaviours, which are embedded into all of our people processes, including hiring, onboarding, performance evaluation and feedback.
We are proud of our values and seek to hire people who resonate with them
This job spec is not exhaustive and may change from time to time in line with the evolving nature of a dynamic and growing business.
Location: New York
Company: BritBox International
Reporting to: Director PR & Communications
Contract Type: 3month Summer Internship
About Us
Welcome to BritBox, the ultimate streaming destination for British TV. We bring you an unparalleled collection of thoughtfully curated entertainment, cleverly crafted and brimming with the kind of charm, wit and heart only the Brits could deliver.
Born from the BBC, we’re on a mission to share authentically British stories with audiences across the world. Since our launch in 2017, we've quickly expanded to seven markets including North America, Australia, and the Nordics. We are a small but mighty streamer that punches above our weight, available on every major platform and even shining among the bright lights of Times Square—and we’re just getting started!
Now, here’s where you come in: if you’re passionate about entertainment, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to play a meaningful role in our remarkable growth story, this is your chance. Join our team and help us bring the best of British TV to fans everywhere.
Job Purpose
The Summer Intern will provide essential support to the Corporate Communications team during a high-volume period as the business prepares for major fall content launches and high-visibility executive initiatives.
In this role, the intern will assist with key operational activities including reporting, research, media pitching, and media monitoring. By supporting these core functions, the intern will enable the team to focus on strategic communications priorities while gaining hands-on experience in corporate communications, brand storytelling, and media relations within a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Support corporate communications initiatives for BritBox, BBC Select, and additional direct-to-consumer (DTC) needs
- Track, compile, and maintain weekly performance and media reporting for BritBox, BBC Select, and BBC Studios
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date media lists, overseeing updates to internal media resources and the media site
- Conduct research on press contacts and implement outreach strategies that elevate corporate and brand storytelling, including thought leadership opportunities
- Draft press materials such as press releases, executive quotes, and briefing documents
- Assist in preparation for speaking engagements and thought leadership moments
- Support the development and maintenance of messaging for BritBox and BBC Select/DTC by collaborating with internal stakeholders to incorporate current metrics, achievements, and key examples
- Provide additional support across research projects, communications initiatives, and special assignments as needed
- Interest in communications, journalism, marketing, or related media industries
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a dynamic environment
- Proactive in research and comfortable working collaboratively across teams
- Basic understanding of media relations and corporate storytelling a plus
Please note that the salary range is intended to give as an indicator of the salaries that could be attributed to the breadth or experience for a given role. All candidates will be measured based on their level of experience.
Our Values
Our BritBox Global Values not only represent our culture but also ensure that we have principles that shape everything we do. Defined by our employees, they are not just words on a page, but the foundation of how we work together, every day.
Our values have been cascaded into specific behaviours, which are embedded into all of our people processes, including hiring, onboarding, performance evaluation and feedback.
We are proud of our values and seek to hire people who resonate with them
This job spec is not exhaustive and may change from time to time in line with the evolving nature of a dynamic and growing business.
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