Intern Press Car Operations (all genders welcome)

Intern Press Car Operations (all genders welcome)

Full Time

Intern

Join the movement and find new inspiration.

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Work on real projects and tasks within our Marketing department of the Kia Europe Headquarters in Frankfurt/Main, Germany to work as part of the European Marketing team.

Starting from March 2026 - Minimum of 6 months (possible prolongation for up to 12 months).

If you're a true car enthusiast and passionate about the automotive industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Join a well-established brand and leader in the EV sector, and support PR managers across Europe by delivering world‑class service. As a Press Car Operations Intern, you’ll gain hands‑on experience in vehicle preparation, logistics, and support on‑site in event coordination, providing essential support to the day‑to‑day operations. This role is a great starting point for anyone seeking a career in Public Relations or Product Management within the automotive sector. You'll thrive in a dynamic, international environment, contribute to the growth of Kia in Europe, and collaborate with experts across marketing and business functions. Your energy, initiative, and persistence will be key to your success in this exciting, fast‑paced role.

Requirements

• Enrolled throughout the whole internship period in a university within the European Union.
• Valid visa and an unrestricted permit to work in Germany.
• Recommendation to complete a six‑month internship for sufficient learning time.

Your Mission

• Assist in the planning, coordination, and management of press car orders and logistics for marketing events.
• Support the preparation of vehicles for press launches, media drives, and other automotive events.
• Maintain a detailed calendar of vehicle‑related projects, ensuring timely availability for press and all Marketing department related activities.
• Monitor the status of press car orders, from ordering to delivery and final use, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance (administrative).
• Coordinate arrival, preparation, and logistical support for press vehicles at various events.
• Manage supplier relations, including sourcing external vendors and coordinating internal resources.
• Manage the fleet of vehicles for product presentations, media tests, and campaign projects.
• Organize and ensure all vehicles are maintained, repaired, and available for specific projects or media tests.
• Work closely with product PR teams to facilitate media presentations and spokesperson training sessions.
• Participate in media analysis and reporting, assisting with press coverage and flash media reports.
• Support event planning, including vehicle‑related requirements such as equipment, spare parts, and infrastructure.

Your Talents

• Passion for cars and the automotive industry.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.
• Good communication skills in English (additional European languages a plus).
• Basic understanding of car models and an interest in technical specifications and vehicle preparation.
• Currently studying or recently completed a degree in Administration, Logistics, or a related field.
• Eagerness to learn and collaborate with and across teams.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Strong problem‑solving and time‑management skills.
• Valid and clean driver’s license.

Who are we?

Kia is a global mobility brand with a vision to create sustainable mobility solutions for consumers, communities, and societies around the world. Founded in 1944, Kia has been building motorcycles, cars and trucks for more than 75 years. Kia is now spearheading the popularization of electrified and battery electric vehicles, developing a growing range of mobility services while encouraging millions of people to explore the best ways of getting around. Our brand slogan – ‘Movement that inspires’ – reflects our commitment to inspire consumers through our products and services.

Kia Europe is the European sales and manufacturing arm of Kia Corporation. From our headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, we lead 39 markets across Europe and the Caucasus, employing more than 5,500 persons, including about 3,500 blue‑collar workers in our state‑of‑the‑art car plant in Zilina, Slovakia.

Our headquarter is home to 40 different nationalities and this diversity is truly inspiring! This means that every day at Kia is an opportunity to learn something new and to grow personally and professionally. The mix of ambitious and dynamic employees from all over the world is the fuel to our success. Do you have what it takes to join our team? We are looking forward to getting to know you!

You will enjoy working with us if you like these things:

• A pulsating international environment. Our workforce is composed of people from 37 nations.
• Playing an active and important part in the development of Kia in Europe.
• Developing new frameworks and solutions.
• Demanding challenges to which you can creatively contribute.
• A competitive compensation package; private leasing offer; systematic off and on‑the‑job training, free staff restaurant, support as concerns Health Management and more.

If you’re interested to become part of our Kia team, please apply via our online portal. We are looking forward to getting to know you.