Paid Internship Programme (Summer 2023)

Powerscourt’s Summer 2023 Internship Programme! 

Introduction to Powerscourt

Powerscourt is an award-winning independent strategic communications consultancy. From our offices in London and Dublin, we provide trusted advice to the world’s top companies on critical business issues. 

We advise companies across a broad range of services, including financial and corporate communications, crisis and issues management, political affairs, sustainability and campaigning. The team has specialist industry expertise in consumer industries, industrial services and capital goods, financial services, healthcare, housebuilding and real-estate and TMT. 

Some of the biggest companies in the world rely on our advice to safeguard their reputations. Who are some of these largely known companies? Autotrader, Gousto, Zurich Insurance and more.  

Powerscourt has a very collaborative and social culture, we host a summer BBQ, pub quiz, Christmas party and supper nights! We have a diverse team including a mix of seasoned journalists, bankers, lawyers and communications experts who provide our clients with the experience, insight and creativity that sets us apart. 

You can find out more about life at Powerscourt by visiting our company website: https://www.powerscourt-group.com/ 

The Programme 

During the internship, candidates will be introduced to how a communications agency works, the various roles and responsibilities of our teams and understand how we partner with businesses on their communications issues. 

Interns will be given an overview of the business through a detailed itinerary including but not limited to: 

• Introduction to Powerscourt and its sector teams
• Shadowing colleagues 
• Attending client meetings 
• Assisting teams in research projects and client-related work

We offer paid placements over a 2-week period and follow a hybrid working model, meaning interns will benefit significantly from working closely with managers and other team members, as well as from direct exposure to some of the top experts in the industry. 

Eligibility 

We are seeking bright, motivated applications who have an interest in current affairs’, business and the media. Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years old. 

Application process

The window for applications opens on 1st January 2023 and closes on 31st March 2023. Successful applications will be contacted by the HR team after the close date, to arrange an interview. Interviews will primarily be held in our offices, but there will be flexibility for video interviews if required. Successful candidates will be invited to take their placement between July and September. 

Please submit your CV, and a cover letter detailing your interest in Powerscourt and our internship programme, to: hr@powerscourt-group.com