Brand & Communication Intern

About Orient Express 

Artisan of travel since 1883, Orient Express sublimates the art of travel with its luxury trains, hotels, and sailing yachts. The brand has just launched its first hotel, Orient Express La Minerva, in Rome – which will be followed by Orient Express Venezia at Palazzo Donà Giovannelli in 2026. The experience continues with the recent launch of La Dolce Vita Orient Express train, followed by Orient Express Corinthian in 2026, the first of two Orient Express Sailing Yachts, and finally, the return of L’Orient Express train to railways. Since 2022, Orient Express is part of Accor Group’s leading collection of luxury brands with a century-old legacy in the hotels and fine- dining sectors. In 2024, Accor and LVMH entered into a strategic partnership to accelerate the development of Orient Express. Follow the journey at @orientexpress on Instagram or visit the website at www.orient-express.com. 

The Brand & Communication intern will report directly to the Global Vice President Brand & Communication. This 6-month internship is expected to start in late January or early February 2026. 

ROLE PURPOSE & MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES 

Press, Internal and External Relations 

• Assist in creating press releases and kits, including storytelling and asset development. 
• Manage timelines using Excel/PowerPoint for global communication projects. 
• Coordinate with agencies on media plans and strategic announcements. 
• Contribute to website updates (press/editorial content). 
• Track and analyze KPIs via internal tools. 
• Regular support in coordination of media visits  
• Weekly PR reporting  

Social Media Management & Brand Content  

• Coordinate newsletter and website content with CRM & Digital teams. 
• Collaborate with creative agencies on content for Orient Express assets. 
• Work cross-functionally with Accor, L&L, and ALL on social media posts. 
• Analyse social media performance (Sprinklr) and create reports. 
• Conduct benchmarks and support campaign brainstorming. 

Event Management 

• Support event planning, logistics, and on-site execution. 
• Collaborate with internal/external teams to ensure smooth delivery. 
• Manage budgets and logistics; assist in post-event evaluation 

• Currently pursuing a Master 2 (M2) degree from a Business or Communication School, or related fields 
• The internship must be officially recognized and approved by your educational institution 
• Fluent in French and in English 
• A first experience in press relations and/or social media management required in the luxury industry is mandatory 
• Comfortable in project management, particularly in social media and communications 
• Proactive, responsive and solution-oriented 
• Understanding of analyzing KPIs, strong proofreading and coordination skills 
• Demonstrate the ability to make decisions and work autonomously 
• Capability of building visually compelling PowerPoint presentations 

A real Work life balance

• Work from Everywhere: Personal access provided to over 500 coworking spaces, many of which are within our hotels.
• ALL - Heartist® Program: Unforgettable stays and experiences at all Accor locations and partner venues worldwide.
• And at our Issy les Moulineaux site: Collaborative workspaces, an employee restaurant, unlimited coffee, gaming and sports areas, a concierge service, and a park just across the street.

Attractive Finance benefits

• Sustainable Mobility Package up to €700 for the use of "green" transportation, or 75% coverage of Pass Navigo (public transportation pass). 

Learning & development

• Talent Management at the earth our of HR Accor strategy.
• We want you to feel free to dare and free to grow, by opening new doors to continuous learning and skills development. Challenge yourself and switch between jobs, brands, and career paths

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.