Job Description

We are makers. Thinkers. Strategists. Storytellers. For over 150 years, we’ve been shaped by tradition, powered by progress, and driven by people. Join us as we celebrate the legacy of craftsmanship and the future of watchmaking, where every tick resonates with the heartbeat of time itself. Wherever your path started, we care where you want to go. Whether in Schaffhausen or somewhere else in the world, engineer your next step with us.

To support our Public Relations Department we are looking for an

Intern Public Relations & Entertainment (100%)

Duration6 months
Start September 2026

This exciting internship offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment supporting the planning, execution, and on-site management of PR projects and events centered around our partnerships and brand ambassadors to ensure our brand awareness. You will be actively involved in all stages, from initial logistics and bookings to on-site media and ambassador liaison. This role demands strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, high-energy setting.

YOUR MISSION AT IWC.

• Active assistance in the planning, organizing and implementation of various PR projects and events around IWC's partnerships & brand ambassadors incl. logistics, bookings, shipments in the preparation phase and support with handling of media, partners and ambassadors on-site when required
• Support with coordination of IWC brand ambassador & talent appearances/service days/events
• Daily monitoring of IWC ambassadors and partners (image data banks like Getty, press articles, social media channels) and coordination of PR blasts with social media Team
• Editing and answering national and international media enquiries in coordination with IWC markets
• Implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities and reporting
• Support of the PR Team (Entertainment PR) in the daily business and with administrative tasks (SAP, invoicing, press page upload, best of press coverage, research, presentations, watch shipments, logistics etc.)

HOW YOU BECOME PART OF THE JOURNEY.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in PR & communication, media management, journalism or comparable studies
• First professional experience in PR and the media landscape is an advantage (luxury goods, fashion, advertising / agency etc.)
• Personal interest in luxury and entertainment
• Independent, structured and organized
• Team player and great communication skills (verbally and written)
• Fluency in English
• Excellent MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US.

IWC offers you a challenging working environment: rooted in Switzerland, but operating successfully internationally. We combine tradition with innovation and attach great importance to change management, training and further education as well as personal development. Find below a selection of fringe benefits provided by us:

• Daily food & beverage allowance of CHF 7, redeem-able in the in-house restaurant and selected restaurants in Schaffhausen.
• Yearly health insurance contribution of CHF 2'340 for full-time contracts.
• 25 days vacation annually (30 days as of the age of 50), 5 additional bridge compensation days.
• Special conditions on selected IWC products.
• Diverse health & wellbeing initiatives and programs
• IWC Sport Club (est. 1972) for sport enthusiasts.
• Attractive workplace adjacent to the river rhine, inviting for social activities amongst colleagues.
• Memorable internal events (Christmas, summer after work drinks, etc.).
• And many more!