[Hiring] Intern - PR and Internal Communications @Direct Travel

Role Description

We’re looking for a curious, driven Marketing Intern to support our Public Relations and Internal Communications efforts. This role is ideal for someone who wants hands-on experience shaping how a global brand shows up—externally in the market and internally with our people.

You’ll help tell the story of how Direct Travel is evolving the industry while ensuring our employees stay informed, engaged, and connected to our strategy.

What You’ll Do

• Internal Communications
  • Draft internal communications including employee emails and newsletter articles
  • Support communications for Employee Resource Groups, volunteering, and Company Values programs
  • Organize and prepare content and materials for internal campaigns
  • Assist in developing content for internal platforms (e.g., intranet, employee newsletter) and handle the administrative tasks of publishing
  • Help plan and execute employee engagement initiatives and campaigns
• Technical Execution for Email Platform (Workshop)
  • Support the setup, configuration, and rollout of our internal email platform
  • Build and test email templates to ensure consistency and functionality
  • Troubleshoot formatting and rendering issues across devices and audiences
  • Help establish efficient processes for distribution, QA, and version control
  • Track performance metrics and identify opportunities for improvement
• Public Relations & External Communications
  • Support drafting of press releases, media pitches, and company announcements
  • Assist in amplifying key narratives (innovation, Avenir, global growth, acquisitions)
  • Monitor media coverage with our PR agency
  • Help coordinate announcements, thought leadership, and PR campaigns
• Content & Brand Storytelling
  • Contribute to content that reinforces Direct Travel’s brand voice and market positioning
  • Support social media and employer brand storytelling (people, culture, innovation)
  • Help ensure consistency of messaging across internal and external channels

Qualifications

• Current student or recent graduate in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field
• Strong writing and storytelling skills with an eye for tone and audience
• Interest in corporate communications, PR, and brand building
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

What You’ll Gain

• Real-world experience supporting a global brand undergoing transformation
• Exposure to executive communications, PR strategy, and internal storytelling
• Opportunity to contribute to high-impact initiatives (product innovation, acquisitions, brand positioning)
• Mentorship from experienced marketing and communications leaders

Why This Role Matters

At Direct Travel, communications are not just about sharing updates—they’re about building belief. This role will help shape how we tell our story to the market and to our people as we continue to scale, innovate, and lead the future of corporate travel.