Communications Internship - Dubai

We are thrilled to share this fantastic opportunity for a high‑calibre local graduate (who has graduated or will be graduating with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree between February 2025 and August 2026) to join our Communications team on a 12‑month internship. From day one, our interns are fully integrated into Team Hilton and are involved in different aspects of the business. Our internships offer vast exposure and opportunities, such as the opportunity to network with senior executives, and for some, international travel, and involvement in regional conferences.Based in our Dubai Area Office, you will also benefit from an open space office, located in Internet City, close to the Dubai Marina and The Palm Jumeirah and other interesting locations in Dubai. We have approximately 214 team members based in the Dubai office, we are a social and fun bunch of people driving the business for the MEA region from here.The OpportunityAs the EMEA PR and Communications intern, you will be an integral part of the team with a focus on supporting communications activities in the Middle East and Africa (MEA). You will support all areas of PR and communications, including internal and external communications as well as some corporate affairs work, such as ESG.Coordinating internal and external communications campaigns, including press announcements covering topics such as new hotel signings and openings, corporate responsibility initiatives, Great Place to Work rankings, and creative campaigns to mark milestones and announcements.Drafting internal and external communications, including executive memos, intranet articles, briefing documents and press releases.Supporting corporate and consumer press office enquiries to tell our story to the media and protect our reputation, co‑ordinating teams to ensure timely responses to media requests.Creating and distributing activity reports across consumer and corporate teams to demonstrate campaign performance.Updating and managing communications calendars.Supporting creative content production (e.g., video, social media posts).Providing organisational support to the communications department as required.Helping to organise Team Member events at our corporate offices and hotels.Escorting photo shoots.Why choose us?Embarking On Our Year In Industry Programme Is a Transformative Journey, Encompassing a Structured Framework Of Learning And Development Activities. Here's What You Can Look Forward ToLearning and Development:Interns have access to Hilton University and other learning resources to enhance their skills and contribute meaningfully to ongoing projects.Networking:Our programme offers our interns the chance to connect with professionals across the business, paving the way for valuable relationships.Feedback and Growth:Regular evaluations and feedback sessions will ensure our interns receive guidance and an opportunity to continually improve.Cross-Exposure:Opportunity to gain insight into another function.Hilton Perks:Including our Go Hilton TM Travel Program, which provides you with access to heavily reduced hotel room rates for you, your family & friends.Competitive Salary & Benefits:60,000 AED PA, housing allowance 48,000 AED PA & transport allowance 6,000 AED PA.Location: Area Office, Dubai. Our placements are office based with flexibility offered across some teams.What are we looking for?First and foremost, Hilton is a hospitality company, and we are looking for individuals with a strong sense of alignment to our culture and values.You must have graduated, or be due to graduate, with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with a focus on Communications, PR or English between February 2025 and August 2026.You must be able to undertake a full‑time (40 hours per week) 12‑month graduate internship, from 1st of September 2026.Must be eligible to work full‑time in the UAE, without company sponsorship.The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in PR & communications (both internal and external) as well as travel and hospitality.A candidate with good knowledge of MS PowerPoint, Canva and Excel, and a pro‑active and organised approach is highly sought after for this role.A positive, can‑do attitude.Exceptional attention to detail is a must for this role.What is it like working for Hilton?Hilton is one of the largest and fastest‑growing hospitality companies in the world, with more than 9,000+ properties in 141 countries and territories. In the 100+ years since our founding, we have defined the hospitality industry and established a portfolio of 25 world‑class brands, including our flagship Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand, which is the most recognised hotel brand in the world.We have an incredible culture which makes Hilton a great place to work and recently ranked the #1 World's Best Workplace.We value and celebrate our team members diversities and individualism and foster a culture of belonging across our organisation. Joining Hilton will give you the opportunity to contribute to our rich c