External Communications and Press Office Intern (starting sept)

External Communications and Press Office Intern

About Wolters Kluwer

Wolters Kluwer delivers expert solutions that combine deep domain knowledge with advanced technology, enabling professionals to make better decisions, stay compliant with complex regulations, and improve outcomes. Our portfolio spans industries such as Health, Tax & Accounting, Finance, Governance, Risk & Compliance, and Legal & Regulatory.

Innovation, AI, digital transformation, and responsible business practices are core to Wolters Kluwer's long-term strategy.

About the role

As a Corporate Communications & Press Office Intern, you will support a broad range of global external communications initiatives within the Global Corporate Communications team.

This internship offers hands-on experience across media relations, corporate communications, executive communications, reputation management, corporate storytelling, and strategic messaging. You will play an important role in supporting the Global Press Office while helping modernize the team's communications tools, processes, and knowledge management capabilities. You will work closely with experienced communications professionals on high-visibility global initiatives that strengthen Wolters Kluwer's reputation and ensure consistent, compelling communications across our divisions, regions, and external stakeholders.

As part of the internship, you will help shape the future of our Global Press Office by supporting AI-enabled communications workflows, developing centralized communications resources, maintaining media and messaging databases, and contributing to innovative ways of working that improve collaboration, efficiency, and communications excellence.

What will you do

Core responsibilities

Support the Global External Communications team in executing external communications initiatives

Contribute to the modernization of the Global Press Office by helping improve communications processes, tools, and knowledge management

Assist the Global Press Office in managing incoming media inquiries and coordinating timely responses

Maintain and continuously improve the global Tier 1 media database, ensuring media contacts remain accurate, relevant, and actionable

Support the planning and maintenance of the global editorial calendar for corporate announcements, executive communications, and key company milestones

Assist in the production and maintenance of global corporate communications assets, including corporate presentations, company fact sheets, executive biographies, media kits, and executive briefing materials

Build and maintain a centralized repository of corporate announcements, key messages, positioning statements, FAQs, and communications resources

Support messaging consistency and governance across divisions, ensuring all external communications reinforce the Wolters Kluwer corporate brand, positioning, and reputation

Coordinate with communications colleagues across regions and divisions to ensure aligned planning, messaging, and execution

Conduct media monitoring, benchmarking, and reporting on corporate communications activities

Support thought leadership, executive communications, and reputation-building initiatives

Press Office & Media Relations

Monitor and triage incoming media inquiries, ensuring appropriate routing and timely follow-up

Maintain and enhance media lists and journalist relationships through regular database management

Support the distribution, tracking, and reporting of global press releases and corporate announcements

Help coordinate communications activities around earnings announcements, corporate news, executive interviews, and other key moments

Corporate Messaging & Communications Excellence

Maintain the global library of corporate announcements, messaging frameworks, and positioning statements

Help ensure consistency of corporate messaging across business divisions and communication channels

Support the development of corporate storytelling assets and company overview materials

Assist with governance of corporate communications templates and presentation materials

Contribute to continuous improvement of communications processes and knowledge management

AI & Communications Innovation

Help identify opportunities to modernize the Global Press Office through AI-enabled communications workflows

Explore and support the use of AI tools to improve media monitoring, content creation, and reporting

Support the development of AI-assisted workflows for drafting press materials, media summaries, presentations, and executive briefing documents

Research emerging AI capabilities in corporate communications and share practical applications for the team

Help build prompt libraries, AI best practices, and reusable communications resources to improve efficiency across the function

What do you bring

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Media Studies, Business, or a related field

Strong interest in corporate communications, media relations, reputation management, and storytelling

Passion for innovation and curiosity about how AI can transform communications and media relations

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in an international environment

Analytical mindset with strong research and problem-solving skills

Proactive, collaborative, and eager to learn

Nice to have

Experience with media monitoring tools, media databases, or public relations activities

Familiarity with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, or content management systems

Experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, or similar platforms for research, writing, or productivity

Interest in corporate reputation, executive communications, storytelling, and story pitching

Experience creating presentations, dashboards, or communications materials

Understanding of digital communications, social media, and corporate content strategy

Global Corporate Communications

Within the Global Corporate Communications team, we help protect and strengthen the Wolters Kluwer reputation through strategic external communications, media relations, executive communications, thought leadership, corporate storytelling, and reputation management.

As part of this team, you will contribute to initiatives such as media engagement, earnings communications, corporate announcements, executive visibility, AI-enabled communications innovation, messaging governance, and future-focused communications programs.

What we offer

Hands-on experience within a global corporate communications organization

Exposure to high-visibility global initiatives and executive-facing projects

Collaboration with experienced communications, media relations, and corporate affairs professionals

A flexible and hybrid working environment

Opportunities for personal growth, learning, and development

Experience working with modern AI, communications, and productivity technologies

The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on global communications initiatives

Apply

If you are excited about corporate communications, media relations, storytelling, reputation management, and communications innovation and would like to gain experience within a global organization, we would love to hear from you.

Please indicate which area interests you most:

External Communications

Press Office & Media Relations

AI & Communications Innovation

Corporate Messaging & Communications Excellence

Contact

Marnie Kontovraki

External Communications & Thought Leadership Director

Our Interview Practices

To maintain a fair and genuine hiring process, we kindly ask that all candidates participate in interviews without the assistance of AI tools or external prompts. Our interview process is designed to assess your individual skills, experiences, and communication style. We value authenticity and want to ensure we’re getting to know you—not a digital assistant. To help maintain this integrity, we ask to remove virtual backgrounds and include in-person interviews in our hiring process. Please note that use of AI-generated responses or third-party support during interviews will be grounds for disqualification from the recruitment process.

Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.