PR & Marketing Internship in India

This is an exceptional opportunity to gain experience working alongside marketing professionals in one of a number of multinational digital marketing agencies we work with. The agencies work across a range of marketing areas from high-level strategy and award-winning media to cutting edge marketing technology implementation.

Your role will depend on your prior experience and study, your interests and individual projects that are being worked on during your internship. We will tailor the experience to suit your preferences and much of this is done in an informal interview with our internship coordinators. Here is a sample of the companies we are partnered with:
 

• LBi
• Hill & Knowlten
• Eulogy!
• Lowe and Partners
• Vertebrand Consulting
• McCann Humancare

A sample of these companies blue-chip clients profiles include:

• Neutrogena
• Johnson & Johnson
• Sony
• Unilever Limited
• Tata Motors

You are not required to have any previous work experience. We specialize in helping people with little to no experience obtain high quality internships with highly reputable employers. Please note that a good command of the English language is essential.
 

The role is perfect for university students, graduates and postgraduates, with a keen interest in marketing, PR and business development. The demonstration of previous academic strength is a requirement to be accepted onto our internship program. This will be judged from the resume you attach with your application – courses taken and grades attained will be taken into account. However, the most important characteristic is attitude – an enthusiasm to immerse yourself in new tasks within the context of a different culture to your own.

Formerly known as Bombay, Mumbai is one of the most happening cities in India. It is often referred to as the Las Vegas of India and is known as much for its outstanding and flamboyant night life as it is famous for being the most thriving and economically prosperous city of India. Mumbai is a busy metropolis, popular with tourists and expats from around the world, due in part to its energy and character, but because it’s the commercial capital of India, the city is home to some of India's largest companies.

Mumbai is politically one of the most important cities in western India. It also has its own culture, traditions and festivals. The people in this part of the country speak Maratha but like a true cosmopolitan city, Mumbai is melting pot where you will find people from different parts of India living in harmony in spite of the difference in language, dress codes and food habits. English is understood and spoken by a most people, particularly in business so communication will be easy during your placement.
 

Step 1: Application
To apply for this internship we ask you to either call us or apply online using the link below. When you apply we will request information on your emergency contact details, passport number and your health background and other important information. At this stage a deposit payment is requested, this deposit is non-refundable, unless your application is declined by our team in India.

• A completed application form (provided upon deposit payment)
• Current CV /resume detailing your work and study history

Note: If your internship is part of your university course, and requires accreditation this can easily be arranged. We request a letter from your tutor supporting your application for an internship.

Step 2: Telephone/Skype interview with our Internship Coordinator
Once we have your application pack we will contact you to arrange an informal interview with our internship coordinator who will be your main contact before you leave for India.

Step 3: Accepting the placement
We will send you a formal offer letter for you to sign, along with a clear summary of the types of roles you will be involved with during your internship.

Step 4: Interview with your host company
Your internship coordinator will arrange a date and time for an interview with your host company.

Step 5: Payment of full program fees and sign placement description and agreement
At this stage we will help you to organise a suitable visa to enable you to work in India.
 

As with any adventure in life,we believe that your internship experience will not be dictated simply by what you do, but by the people you share it with. As well as offering special deals for those of you who want to travel with friends from home, we arrange a number of opportunities for you to meet new people throughout your placement:

On arrival in India, you will attend an orientation event, where you will receive an introduction to the local area and culture, along with the chance to meet other students starting their experience in the same place.
At this orientation, you will be given a free Indian sim card so you can swap numbers and keep in touch with the people you meet.

We do our best to make sure that you travel and stay with, or near, other people on our programmes, so you immediately have a social network with whom you can explore and enjoy your new surroundings.
We organise group meals and nights out throughout the course of the programme, attended by students at the start, middle and end of their placements.

We have tapped into our local networks to organise great discounts at some of the top bars and restaurants in all our locations, giving you the perfect platform to hit the best spots in town with your new friends
We host UK-based alumni events that give you a chance to catch up with familiar faces from past programmes. 

On your first day we will meet you at your accommodation and take you to our offices for a detailed introduction session. During this meeting you will get to know our staff, and others on the internship programme, who will run through the following with you to ensure you get off to the best possible start;

• A session welcoming you to India
• An introduction to local customs and etiquette
• An overview of important words and expressions
• A list of key contacts and important numbers
• Maps and advice on things to see and do

An important part of the programme is the social activities so that you get to know others on the programme. Before you leave for India you will have the opportunity to join our dedicated Facebook group for students undertaking placements at similar times. We also often arrange a meet and greet drinks evening prior to you travelling. Through our local contacts and business partners in India, we are able to provide a range of social and cultural and extras. These might include:

• Group meals and nights out throughout your placement
• Group cultural excursions
• Team building and networking activities
• Discounts at bars and restaurants

• Use of gyms and exclusive clubs
• Yoga classes
• Indian cooking classes

In addition, we are able to help you find other experiences you might enjoy, and book them at the best rates.

These might include:

• Safaris
• Tickets to sporting events
• Visits to some of the top tourist destinations in Mumbai

After your programme you will have the continued contact, support and social events in India should you decide to stay on.