As a Corporate Communications undergraduate placement student you'll work as part of the Corporate Communications, Marketing & Sustainability team carrying out a wide range of tasks to help implement, monitor and evaluate PR, Social Media and brand activity to help achieve marketing, sales and company objectives.

What we give

With Canon, you'll get the support and encouragement you need to grow, from people who share your ambition. We'll invest in your professional development to help you learn and progress in your role with us. You'll find leaders who give you the freedom to explore new things and a team where knowledge is shared openly.

At Canon we have a clear vision: to be committed to creating a more inclusive and equitable culture where employees are valued and can thrive personally and professionally.

Canon also has a strong commitment to sustainability, encompassed by our Kyosei philosophy of living and working together for the common good, focused on reducing our environmental impact and creating opportunities to make positive social contribution.

You'll get the opportunity to handle dedicated projects with niche and specialist media, following a brief and managing the process with guidance of the PR and / or Social Media Specialists. You'll also get hands on drafting local press releases as well as supporting with social media content calendars; identifying influencers and influencer relations; and supporting internal communications with weekly newsletters and intranet updates.

Within the role you'll be providing support and helping manage our UK press events and product launches while liaising with PR, social media, advertising and other external agencies. You'll also have the opportunity to support Canon at events including trade shows, experiential activity and other campaign / PR based events.

 

You'll also be responsible for monitoring daily press clippings and circulating coverage generated. Alongside this, you'll support in providing timely responses to any media enquiries and manage any product loan requests.

What we ask

You must be competent in MS Office and have a good understanding of both PR and Social Media. You must also possess excellent communication skills and a good flair of written and spoken English.

You will need

With your excellent planning and organisational skills, you'll be results focused and have the drive and enthusiasm to meet deadlines while working on multiple projects. 

Further Information

There are a number of 12-month undergraduate placement opportunities available at Canon UK, please ensure you’re applying to the one that is the most relevant to you. Check our Career Hub

To be eligible for this position, you must be returning to your studies for the last year of your degree after completion of this placement. You must be able to provide proof of your legal right to work in the UK. 

Canon is an equal opportunity employer. Canon recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status or other protected status as required by law.