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Communications

GSK has a number of different communications departments all of which play a vital role in managing communications both internally and externally.

The Corporate Communications department plays a key role in managing company image and reputation by developing and delivering consistent messages to employees and external audiences through a variety of media.

Some of the key activities you may get involved in as an industrial placement in Corporate Communications are as follows:

  • Review existing web content and make recommendations on how it could be improved
  • Research and write content / stories about our philanthropy efforts for our external and internal web sites
  • Work with internal teams to gain approval for stories and ensure they are accurate
  • Work with the web teams on the lay-out to make the materials is easy to navigate and engaging for the reader.
  • Work with communicators globally to ensure that the materials are used effectively through the business
  • Assist in the management of our digital resources and help increase accessibility to them.

The candidate should also have strong IT skills and be familiar with Microsoft Office competently including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet Explorer.

In order to apply for our communications industrial placement vacancies, you must be studying for a computing, media, multi-media, PR or communications related degree.

Please note that the majority of our communications roles are based in our offices in Brentford, west London. Please see site locations for details.


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