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Communications Intern
CompanyMSC Cruises
LocationGeneva
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 30, 2026

Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Communications Intern will focus on enhancing social media presence by creating engaging content, managing LinkedIn activity, and analyzing performance data for continuous improvement. They will also support strategic initiatives, including crisis communication efforts, media monitoring, and preparing high-quality presentations for various stakeholders.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
18635
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, MSC Cruises is the world’s third largest cruise lines and the market leader in Europe, South America, the Middle East and Southern Africa, with a strong and growing presence in North America and the Far East.
The MSC Cruises fleet consists of 23 modern ships with four new vessels due to be launched in 2026, 2027, 2029 and 2030.
The Company operates in more than 100 countries around the world, offering cruises across five continents, calling at more than 240 destinations and welcoming more than 180 different nationalities on board.
MSC Cruises is firmly committed to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions for its marine operations by 2050.
About the Role
<p> </p><div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'>Your Purpose</H2>
</div><div><p>The Communications Intern will contribute to strengthening communication and social media presence by creating engaging content, supporting strategic initiatives, and ensuring consistent, high‑quality messaging across channels. The Intern will help plan and manage LinkedIn activity, develop visuals and copy, and analyse performance data to drive continuous improvement. The Intern will also support crisis communication efforts, media monitoring, and the preparation of impactful presentations. With strong organisational skills and a collaborative mindset, the Communications Intern plays an active role in keeping MSC's communication tools up to date, assisting with events, and ensuring our teams are equipped with clear, effective, and visually compelling information.</p></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'>Your Impact</H2>
</div><div><p>Social Media & Community Management</p><ul><li>Support content planning and scheduling for our LinkedIn presence.</li><li>Create and adapt content: writing copy, preparing visuals, and assisting with photo and video shoots.</li><li>Engage with our LinkedIn community.</li><li>Track social media trends and propose ideas to increase engagement and visibility.</li><li>Assist with automated reporting and performance tracking.</li><li>Support data analysis to extract insights and identify opportunities for improvement.</li></ul><p>Communications</p><ul><li>Support crisis communication initiatives.</li><li>Help with media monitoring and summarising key stories for internal stakeholders.</li><li>Support the creation of high-quality presentations for senior executives, leadership meetings, and high-profile internal or external events.</li><li>Assist in adapting content and messaging for different audiences, ensuring clarity, consistency, and visual effectiveness.</li><li>Support the analysis of data from internal and external communication channels, including intranet usage and content performance.</li></ul><p>Team & Administrative</p><ul><li>Keep files, content libraries, and communication tools organised and up to date.</li><li>Support the team with event logistics and presentations.</li></ul></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'>Your Journey so far</H2>
</div><div><p>A strong candidate will have already built a foundation in communications, social media, or a related field, gaining experience in creating content, managing multiple tasks, and collaborating with diverse teams. Along the way, they should have developed strong writing skills, an eye for detail, and a curiosity for understanding how audiences engage with different types of content. Past roles or academic work should have strengthened the ability to adapt messages, analyse information, and contribute creatively to communication projects.</p></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'>Your Essentials</H2>
</div><div><ul><li>Creative and curious, full of ideas and eager to try new things.</li><li>Organised and thorough, able to manage multiple tasks with strong attention to detail.</li><li>Outgoing and sociable, happy to work collaboratively with different teams.</li><li>A strong communicator with excellent writing skills in English.</li><li>Familiar with basic design and presentation tools (e.g., Canva, PowerPoint) or videoediting tools - a plus but not required.</li></ul></div></div></div><h2>Our commitment</h2><p>We are committed to building a future that values diverse perspectives, embraces the world beyond borders, and fosters an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected and empowered to be their authentic selves. Our commitment extends to taking meaningful, measurable actions that have a long-term positive impact on our guests, our employees and our planet.</p><p>Ready to turn your passion into something extraordinary? Join us at MSC Cruises, where new opportunities await. Apply today to be part of a global team that is pushing boundaries and achieving something remarkable. Your journey starts here!</p>
Key Skills
Content CreationSocial Media ManagementLinkedIn ActivityVisual DevelopmentCopywritingData AnalysisCrisis CommunicationMedia MonitoringPresentation PreparationOrganizational SkillsCollaborationAttention to DetailWriting SkillsDesign Tools FamiliarityVideo Editing Familiarity
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