Job Description

Position Overview

Our compensated 10-week Corporate RL Inspire Internship Program is designed to give rising senior undergraduate students a challenging, hands-on experience in the retail industry.

As an INSPIRE Intern, you will...

ONBOARD: Kick off your journey with a dynamic orientation with your entire intern class

ENGAGE: Experience exclusive RL moments including our Executive Speaker Series

DEVELOP: Receive valuable coaching and real-time coaching and on-going feedback from your supervisor and Early Career Talent team

COLLABORATE: Strategize and execute a final, cross-functional group project with your fellow interns

IMPACT: Create meaningful change and volunteer with our Ralph Lauren Gives Back program

CONNECT: Enjoy social events and networking opportunities

We are seeking an enthusiastic and analytical-minded individual who is passionate about Ralph Lauren and eager to learn.

To be eligible for a US-based Ralph Lauren Internship position, applicants must:

• Attend college full-time in the United States and be entering your final semester or year of undergraduate studies with a graduation date of December 2026 or May 2027
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Able to work in an in-person or hybrid workplace environment arrangement 
• Available the entire duration of the 10-week internship and reside within a commutable distance to one of our office locations (NY, NJ, NC). A housing stipend will be provided to help with travel and accommodations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The Global Corporate Communications intern will assist with the strategic communications of our President & Chief Executive Officer Patrice Louvet, in support of our overall business objectives, as well as the programming and communications of our Global Leadership Team forum.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategy and Planning: Planning the engagement strategy for our CEO and planning for individual engagements.
• Narrative: Developing, updating, and refining core messaging documents and key messages for specific engagements in briefing documents.
• Writing: Drafting written communications (emails and letters), talking points for engagements, and workplace and LinkedIn content for our CEO.
• Press: Support strategizing and executing key press engagements for our CEO in partnership with Corp Comms.
• Internal Communications: In partnership with Employee Communications, planning and preparing for key employee engagements for our CEO.

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree in journalism, PR, Communications, Media, Marketing, or related concentration.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Proactive self-starter who goes above and beyond what is asked
• Flexible and agile; willing to learn
• Team player with excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Stellar writing and editing skills – PowerPoint plan development, news releases, fact sheets, talking points, executive briefing documents
• Interest in news, trends and the fashion / apparel industry
• Extensive knowledge of MS Office Suite (PPT, Word, Excel, SharePoint), with ability to quickly learn other applications, as necessary

• Strong understanding and appreciation of the Ralph Lauren aesthetic, brand heritage, and the retail industry
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong writing and math skills; retail math a plus
• Highly organized and eager team player
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and deliver results with attention to detail
• Thinks strategically to seize opportunities and solve problems
• Active listener with strong communication; clearly communicates ideas, both written and verbally
• Ability to balance creativity with practicality
• A self-starter who excels in a dynamic, ever-changing environment and can switch gears as required
• Passionate about advancing a culture of belonging and equal opportunity
• Curious, desire to learn, innovative, forward-thinking, strong interpersonal skills

Ralph Lauren will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance laws.

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