Southeastern Summer Internship - The Storyteller
Job Reference seastern/TP/111237/2723
Job Introduction
The Storyteller
Location: 4 More London
Duration: July 7th – September 5th, 2025
Salary: £22,000 pro-rata
Join Southeastern’s Communications and Public Affairs Team
Are you passionate about storytelling, creative content, and impactful communications? Our Communications and Public Affairs Team is at the forefront of all corporate communication for colleagues, passengers and stakeholders; ensuring Southeastern’s messages are clear, engaging, and aligned with our values.
From crafting campaigns to managing internal and external messaging, this team shapes how we connect with our communities.
What We Offer
As the sole Summer Intern in the Communications and Stakeholders Team, you’ll:
- Work on real projects, such as creating content for corporate campaigns and internal communications.
- Assist with passenger-facing initiatives to enhance engagement and experience.
- Learn about crisis communications, public affairs and the strategic role of PR.
- Benefit from free travel on our Southeastern network during the internship and funds for ad hoc travel expenses related to work events outside our network.
- Participate in exciting activities such as a Train Driver Experience Day, colleague events, media invites, Parliamentary sessions and other Future Labs networking opportunities.
- Receive direct access to our internal job listings and a guaranteed interview window for any MG1 role of your choice, valid from your last four months of university to 12 months post-graduation.
What You’ll Bring
We’re looking for a creative and enthusiastic individual who possesses:
- Writing Skills: The ability to craft clear, engaging, and impactful content for diverse audiences.
- Creativity: A flair for innovative ideas and out-of-the-box thinking in content creation and campaign design.
- Communication Skills: Strong verbal and interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage with various stakeholders.
- Organisation: The ability to manage multiple tasks and consistently meet deadlines effectively.
- Collaboration: A team player who works well in a dynamic environment, building strong relationships across departments.
- Adaptability: An eagerness to learn and flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Who You Are
This internship is ideal for 2nd-year students heading into their final year who:
- Think ‘What if?’ – Love exploring new ideas, are open to challenging the status quo, and bring creativity to the table.
- Show you care – Are motivated to create communication that truly connects with colleagues, passengers, and stakeholders.
- Make great things happen – Take ownership of your work and deliver results with attention to detail and passion.
Key Details
- Application Process: Applications open now.
- Interview Date: Held at our London 4 More Office with a placement lead.
- Offer Timeline: Successful candidates will be informed in late April to early May 2025.
Why Join Us?
This isn’t just an internship; it’s an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with one of the UK’s busiest train operators while building a foundation for a future career in communications.
You’ll join us during Railway 200, an exciting time for the railway industry as we celebrate 200 years of the passenger railway.Be part of the celebrations, contribute to storytelling that captures the essence of this milestone, and support sustainability initiatives that shape the future of rail travel.
Based in a vibrant and collaborative environment, you’ll play a crucial role in connecting Southeastern with its passengers and colleagues.
Ready to make your mark this summer? Apply now and be part of a team that’s transforming how we communicate.
Find out more about our recruitment process and get tips to help you apply.
A bit about Southeastern
We’re one of Britain's busiest train operators, serving London, Kent and parts of East Sussex. We run over 1,700 trains a day, carrying more than 500,000 passengers and serving 180 stations.
However, working on our railway is more than getting passengers from A to B. It’s about all the little moments that make a difference to their journey.
It’s also about making our railway a great place to work and our team one that represents the communities we serve. This is a journey we’re fully committed to and we’re proud to have been named a ‘Great Place to Work’ at the 2023 National Rail Awards and endorsed as a WORK180 Employer for Women.
Our ways of working are what we expect of everyone at Southeastern. They are powerful. Tiny moments, every day, from every one of us, add up to massive, positive change. Improving how it feels to work here and how it feels to travel with us.
