Consumer Marketing Intern - Student Placement Year
Location: Weybridge
Are you a creative, energetic & career-minded undergraduate looking for an internship/placement year in marketing?
We're on the lookout for our next Consumer Marketing Intern for our Student Placement Year Programme at Sony Europe.
You will collaborate with incredible Marketing professionals, contribute to projects that reach millions, and develop invaluable transferable skills in content creation, strategy, and project management, all in a fast-paced, creative, and supportive environment.
If you're ready to bring your ideas to life and get a glimpse of what a career in Consumer Marketing could be like, this is your chance!
Start date: 5 July 2027
Disclaimer: Due to high volumes, this job posting may be closed earlier than planned, so don't hesitate to apply if you are interested.
The Role
As mentioned above, we are hiring for multiple Marketing internships! During our assessment process, we'll spend a lot of time getting to know your skills, strengths & traits to match you with the role where you'll thrive the most.
This approach means you won't be just placed randomly. You'll be offered a role where your talents and interests align. It will ensure your internship will be both challenging and rewarding, all whilst providing you that real-world experience that will prove invaluable later down the line in your career.
What could you be doing?
Campaigns & Product Launches
- Assist with online and offline activation of new products, including tracking, reporting, and implementing campaigns across European markets.
- Support tradeshows, focus groups, and other events to promote products and gather customer insights.
- Manage the distribution and tracking of product samples for promotional activities.
Market & Customer Insights
- Analyse market trends, competitor pricing, and customer feedback (including reviews and Voice of Customer data) to inform marketing and product strategies.
- Produce competition charts and reports to benchmark Sony products versus competitors.
- Track country-specific market share, opportunities, and campaign performance metrics.
Collaboration & Project Support
- Work with marketing delivery teams, global HQ, presales, and business development managers to brief, plan, and deliver projects from start to finish.
- Collaborate with colleagues across Europe to optimise marketing assets, campaigns, and communication activities.
- Support general marketing operational activities and daily coordination with local markets and internal teams.
What we need you to bring?
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A strong interest in data-driven marketing, marketing communication, social media and technology.
- Analytical prowess with a deep-rooted fascination for data.
- An assertive, proactive attitude with a willingness to get involved wherever required.
- Fluency in English, knowledge of other European languages is preferred.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Power BI). Knowledge of graphical programs (e.g., Photoshop and Canva) is of advantage.
Our Recruitment Process
After you have submitted your application, selected candidates will be asked to complete a self-service video interview.
After we have carefully reviewed all the video interviews, those who successfully meet our hiring criteria will be invited to an interview with our hiring team.
During or prior to the interview, there will be an additional case-study task for applicants to complete. Why? This not only allows us to see what you can do but also enables you to get a taste of what your day-day work will entail.
After the interviews have concluded, we'll move to the offer stage, and before you know it, you'll be here at Sony!
Throughout the recruitment process until your start date, you'll have regular connections with our HR & Sony Placement Year programme team, as well as our current interns to answer any questions and provide guidance and further information on your Sony journey. This will also allow you to connect with the other future interns who will form the 2027 Sony cohort and start building your network. If you will need to relocate, this is also a great opportunity to find others in the same situation.
Life at Sony
We will make you a part of a large and diverse placement student network which will allow you to foster friendships and to build lifelong connections with like-minded students. We are passionate about your personal development and to help you get the most out of your Placement Year, there will be a number of Training Modules and a range of Learning & Development programs available to help you learn, grow and lay the building blockers for your career.
We are positive a community who dream big together, respect each other, and enjoy a collaborative culture across Europe in all our modern and inspiring workspaces. We believe in a sustainable and engaged workforce and support work-life balance with 25 vacation
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Consumer Marketing Intern - Student Placement Year in Weybridge employer: sonyglobal
At Sony Weybridge, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. As a Strategic Revenue & Inventory Accounting Analyst, you'll benefit from comprehensive professional development opportunities, a commitment to innovation through cutting-edge data tools, and the chance to collaborate with a diverse team in a hybrid working environment. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking company that values your contributions and supports your career growth.
