Communications Intern

About Us: We are a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. At SLB we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. We are facing the world’s greatest balancing act—how to simultaneously reduce emissions and meet the world’s growing energy demands. Our collective future depends on decarbonizing the fossil fuel industry, while innovating a new energy landscape. It’s what drives us. Ensuring progress for people and the planet, on the journey to net zero and beyond. More than 98,000 employees over 120 countries already started their SLB journeys. Start yours now!

Proposed start date: May/June 2026

Location: Buckingham Gate, London

Duration: 12 months

Job Summary: We are seeking a motivated and creative Communications Intern to join our team in London. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience within a global organisation, supporting primarily internal communications across Europe and Africa. The successful candidate will support the development and delivery of engaging content, assist with ongoing communications campaigns, and contribute to storytelling across multiple platforms. This role is ideal for someone with strong writing skills, a proactive mindset, and an interest in corporate communications within a fast‑paced, global environment.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Draft internal communications content, including intranet articles, stories, and Viva Engage posts.
• Support the development of the bi‑weekly newsletter, including gathering information, drafting content, and preparing layouts.
• Liaise with stakeholders across geo‑units to collect updates and information for communications outputs and thought leadership content.
• Create basic design assets using Canva for internal campaigns.
• Assist with simple filming and video tasks.
• Contribute to ongoing communications campaigns, including a 100 years campaign and other regional initiatives.
• Maintain organised filing systems on Teams and shared drives, ensuring images are stored correctly for future reference.
• Support evaluation of communications performance, including open rates, click‑through rates, and engagement metrics.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelors’ degree or postgraduate degree in Communications, Marketing, International Relations, or related field.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Good verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact with a range of stakeholders, including senior colleagues.
• Ability to use initiative and work independently when required.
• Comfortable working in a large, global organisation and adapting to a fast‑paced environment.
• Good organisational skills, particularly in managing and filing information correctly.
• Availability to start between May and June.
• Ability to commute to the London office.
• Valid right to work status in the UK for the duration of the internship.

Required Skills:

• Strong copywriting and content creation skills.
• Basic design skills (e.g., Canva) or willingness to learn.
• Good interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Attention to detail, particularly in document and file management.
• Willingness to work with data and analyse content performance (e.g., engagement metrics).
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.

BlueFlex (if eligible): We are open to flexible, hybrid working with a combination of on‑site and home working days. SLB is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.