Rolls-Royce Motor Cars – APAC Regional Corporate Communications Intern

““...talent means nothing, while experience, acquired in humility and with hard work, means everything.” ― Patrick Süskind

FACT
A recent MOM report has stated that more employers here are looking beyond academic qualifications when hiring. Coupled with an uncertain and changed job market, and the possibility that graduates may need to be in roles that are different to their expectations, job experience is ever more vital. https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/more-employers-looking-beyond-academic- qualifications-mom-report

WHO THIS INTERNSHIP IS FOR

• Independent, self-driven and streetwise students for whom excellence and self

  improvement is #1. Only a few places are offered annually

• Those interested in luxury brand management – a very exclusive look at how

  one retains pinnacle position in the super-luxury market place

• Students headed for wealth management or luxury sector who need to

  understand what the sector is about and the very special segment of Ultra High Net Worth Individuals (not in textbooks)

OUR INTERNS

The Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Internship programme for Corporate Communications has been running for several years. Many of the interns have gone on to greater heights with the learning and confidence that comes from the close coaching and hands on work we do.

“I've gained insights into the world of PR and the superluxury car market, which was an eye- opening experience” - Klaire Ng, NUS

“My time at RRMC was an eye-opening experience into the automotive/corporate communications world. I throughly enjoyed learning about the various aspects of the role under the guidance of Hal and Gerald. The skills I picked up really helped me in school and future internships in terms of things like project management and stakeholder management.” – Hugo Wong, SMU

"This internship has been extremely valuable in learning how to manage communications for a desired objective. The team taught me about PR, media monitoring and things like launch event planning. They were friendly and ensured I fit in comfortably, while challenging me and pushing me to do my best. I'd highly recommend this experience to anyone starting a career in this field." – Sheryl Kezia, Monash University

APAC Regional Corporate Communications Intern

Communication is essential to achieve productivity at all levels of an organisation.

Do you need the skillsets to survive in a very dynamic, ‘VUCA’-led world. Are you a looking for an entrance into the luxury or automotive world? Do you know what authentic luxury really means? Willing to work hard and enjoy a steep learning curve where customers live a lifestyle like no other, where cars are no longer cars – but jewellery. Do you want a highly exclusive foray into the world of the Ultra-High Net Worth Individual? Want to know how to manage a world-class prestigious brand?

Then this job is for you. However, only a few are chosen every year, and for us, only those that understand reality, pressure, deadlines, and have the self-drive.

The Rolls-Royce brand is unique. It is transforming. It has weathered 117 years of history, 1918 pandemic, global recession, world wars. Customers are becoming younger and younger and more affluent. Millenials are the new horizon. They are our current customers and we hope to attract even more to the brand. As a millennial yourself, are you able to contribute and shape the dialogue that is happening with them?

Scoop Consulting supports the Asia Pacific Regional branch of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars in Singapore for its PR and administrative needs.

We are looking for a highly dynamic, independent and passionate individual. Comfortable with home-working, is deadline-oriented, has a strong interest in communications and is an internet sleuth. You must be a consummate team player, adept multi-tasker, organised and a cross cultural person.

You must relish the challenge of innovative problem-solving, be comfortable with business communications with various parties, savvy with social media, and a strong interest in luxury/lifestyle.

Ideally, we are searching for someone who has the visual nous for great pictures and a good story line – anotherwords understands the power and importance of communications for a super-luxury brand. To fulfil this role you must demonstrate you are adaptive, culturally sensitive, yet highly results and time management-oriented.

The role is an excellent platform for future opportunities within the automotive and luxury sector and is offered for a minimum commitment of 6 months.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Studies in Mass Communications, Marketing, Business, Journalism, Media Studies or

  equivalent

• Confident communicator, creative, enthusiastic, flexible, resilient and with good humour, listening skills and a positive attitude, willing to learn

• Excellent fluent and written English and Mandarin skills required

• Good IT and typing skills – especially with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Powerpoint and Excel)

• Adaptive to changing environments and be able to manage ambiguity

• Commercial awareness and customer focus (with regards to key stakeholders, external or internal), high achievement orientation

SUPPORT FUNCTION

Not limited to but includes:

• Regional research and intelligence: daily media monitoring, facts checking for news releases and fact sheets

• Compile meeting summaries, status reports and other materials as directed

• Liaison with media, suppliers, internal organisation

• Assist with social media campaigns

• Attends and participates in meetings, media training sessions, presentations, and brainstorming sessions as directed

• Media monitoring of APAC regional online, print media

• Assists with the development and updating of media lists and other databases

• Assists with the distribution of RRMC information/materials.

• Assists with administrative duties including processing, sorting, collating, mailings and other administrative functions as assigned

• Assists with the management of newspaper, magazine and periodical inventories for easy access.