Porsche Cars GB Ltd

Public Relations Intern at Porsche Cars Great Britain (PCGB)

Porsche Cars GB Ltd  •  Reading, GB (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Job:

Support the Porsche Cars GB Public Relations team in daily duties, managing incoming requests to the department via phone and e-mail, supporting the PR team with ad-hoc requests, assisting with department financial admin tasks, coordinating internal news updates, overseeing monitoring of print and digital publications and social media channels, supporting the PR team on events, and liaising with media on travel logistics. There will be occasional involvement in special activities that take place out of normal office hours, and sometimes in unusual locations.

You will also be representing the PR team in the wider business.

This is a Placement Year position for a candidate currently studying an Undergraduate degree at university, seeking a placement for their third year. The role will commence in August 2027. Please ensure that you have read and understood the requirements of the role before applying.

Responsibilities:

  • Handle and respond to basic media enquiries and requests.
  • Collate, review and archive media coverage.
  • Be responsible for updating internal press coverage and internal news.
  • Assist with press car booking requests and documenting required media information.
  • Compile relevant press information for each press car booking.
  • Monitor central press inbox daily.
  • To work on special PR projects, as and when required.
  • Provide assistance at media launches and events.
  • Assist with research and content for Porsche press releases.
  • To offer pro-active and creative ideas to enhance the PR programme.
  • Assist with purchase order and invoice processes.
  • Opportunity to support PR team for a day at Goodwood Festival of Speed in July, ahead of formal start date, to help with orientation and get to know the PR function.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

  • Studying PR, Marketing, English Language or a Communications related undergraduate degree.
  • Social Media literacy and MS Office familiarity.
  • Highly proficient in both spoken and written English.
  • Full UK driving licence.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in a customer-facing job.
  • Passionate about the automotive industry.

Benefits

Porsche is committed to promote a culture that champions diversity and equal opportunities. Our strong family embodies the values of freedom, respect and tolerance.

To fulfil this mission, Porsche is devoted to celebrating our diverse voices and cultivating an environment that reflects the varied communities we touch. This is our commitment, and we invite you to share in this vision.

In return, you’ll enjoy:

  • Highly competitive salary.
  • Fixed hours each week - 5 days a week, Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm.
  • 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
  • Preferential rates on several products and services, including high street brands, restaurants, gyms and Porsche products.
  • Life assurance.
  • DC pension scheme.
  • Employee Assistance Programme - support and advice on issues impacting your wellbeing.
  • Dedicated mental health champions.
  • Opportunity to visit the Porsche Experience Centre in Silverstone and drive the full Porsche vehicle range.

Location:

Porsche Cars GB Ltd and Porsche Retail Head Office is located conveniently by junction 12 of the M4, adjacent to a retail park, gym, and well-known fast-food restaurants. It is within walking distance of Theale's main line train station and a bus stop which operate regular services to Reading town centre.

Due to the high volume of applications we generate for our vacancies, we are regrettably not able to send a personalised reply to every applicant.

Porsche Cars GB Ltd

About Porsche Cars GB Ltd

“In the beginning I looked around and could not find quite the car I dreamed of. So I decided to build it myself.”

Inspired by these words from our founder Ferry Porsche, everyone at Porsche Cars GB is driven by dreams. First realised in 1948 when Ferry created the first Porsche sports car, the 356 ‘No 1’ Roadster, this visionary ethos continues to guide us over seven decades later. Encouraging us all to chase ambition. To fulfil our true potential. To push the limits of what’s possible. To add vibrancy to the everyday. To dream in full colour.

Porsche Cars GB, based in Reading, Berkshire, is wholly owned by Porsche AG in Stuttgart, and is the fourth largest market globally for the luxury sports car manufacturer. With 46 Porsche Centres across the UK and Ireland, including our Porsche Service Centres, our trusted business partners in the retail network welcome owners, fans and enthusiasts.

 

Additionally, the unique tracks at the Porsche Experience Centre, Silverstone, offers owners and fans a fascinating environment to explore the performance and technology of our cars.

Now, as we celebrate 75 years of Porsche sports cars, we believe there’s never been a more exciting, creative, and meaningful time to join us. This celebratory milestone unlocks a kaleidoscope of opportunity for new and existing colleagues alike. As well as our valued customers. Where a shared belief in facing every challenge with a can-do, entrepreneurial spirit, technicolour vision, inclusive positivity and steadfast teamwork will allow our collective dreams to colour the next 75 years.

Join the journey here for regular Porsche product news, company updates and Porsche Cars GB career opportunities.

Industry
Automotive & Mobility
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Reading, GB
Year Founded
Unknown
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