Communications Trainee

Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Spain

Bring your creativity to life and support our business through internal and external communication strategies

Arup’s purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

We have been present in Spain since 1993 and we have a team of more than 300 engineers, consultants, and qualified technical personnel. We work for clients from the public and private sectors, providing creative and sustainable solutions based on the efficient use of resources.

Our Communication team in Madrid plays a key role in supporting the company's activities and objectives through communication strategies. By effectively transmitting Arup’s ideas, projects, and values, they strengthen the brand’s image, improving both internal and external communications.

The Opportunity

This is your chance to be part to get hands-on experience in the communication department and work alongside specialists within our team in Madrid´s office. This traineeship offers the opportunity to contribute to a wide range of projects, developing your skills and building your portfolio while making a real impact on how we communicate our work.

As a Communications Trainee at Arup, you will:

• Participate in the Internal communication: writing content for internal channels, both in English and Spanish, collaborate in Press clipping and providing support in internal campaigns.
• Get involved in the external communication: writing content, updating current information on Arup.com, providing support in planning and creating content on social networks and establishing good relationships with media agencies.

Does this role inspire you?

We are looking to incorporate a student in the internal Communication Department. The ideal profile would be a curious and creative person that is interested in developing their career in the communication department. Ideally, you’ll bring:

• Current enrolment in a degree or master in corporate communication, information sciences and/or public relations.
• Autonomy and the ability to organize and plan the agreed tasks.
• The ability to control times and workload to prioritize and meet delivery dates.
• The capacity to generate ideas and actions and carry them out under minimal supervision.
• The sensitivity to other´s work, knowing how to prioritize and try to accommodate them.
• The aptitude of reviewing the work done, ensuring that it is well done and that it meets the quality standard.
• High level of spoken and written English and Spanish skills

Conditions

• Be enrolled in the university to be able to establish an agreement with the University
• Immediate incorporation
• Duration: 6 months of extendable internship (possibility of joining after completing the internship)
• Schedule: From 20 to 40 hours per week to be defined with the student
• Remuneration: will depend on the student's level of training and the number of hours established.

How to apply for the internship?

To apply for this internship, register your updated CV and a cover letter in English.

Why Arup?

At Arup, we offer a rewarding career with a global company committed to a better future.  Our unique trust ownership structure allows us to prioritize meaningful work and invest in our people.  We also offer a unique profit share program, allowing our members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits that work for you:

• Professional Growth & Development: Benefit from continuous learning opportunities, training programs, and mentorship to enhance your skills and advance your career at Arup.
• Global Opportunities: Collaborate with colleagues worldwide and explore potential short-term or long-term assignments at other Arup offices and project locations.
• Financial Well-being & Ownership: Receive a competitive salary and benefits package and share in Arup's success through our global profit-sharing programme.
• Work-Life Balance: We offer a hybrid working model and flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Well-being and Culture: Access to a range of well-being programs, including sports subsidies, social activities, and initiatives promoting a healthy work-life balance.  We foster a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.

Arup is recognized as one of the best companies to work for in Spain in 2024 by Actualidad Económica and Forbes magazine, thanks to our flexibility policies. We also adhere to the Code of Principles of Generational Diversity, committing to equal opportunities regardless of age.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective where individuality is encouraged. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. You’ll have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning—to Arup, to your career, and to the clients and communities we serve.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of the world around us. We actively promote a culture of inclusion where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.

We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible. If you need any assistance or adjustments, please contact beatriz.estefania@arup.com. We’re here to support you.

Do you want to join us in shaping a better world?

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