Internship - Internal Communication Specialist

Posting Date: 8 Jan 2026

City: Genova

Location:

Genova, Italy, 16128

Contract Type: Internship

Division: Global Communication

Level of experience: Intern

RINA is currently recruiting for a Internship - Internal Communication Specialist to join its office in Genoa, Italy within the Global Communication Division

Mission

The ideal candidate will learn and practice how to develop internal communication plans and create engaging content through different tools. More specifically, the candidate will learn and practice how to:

Support in the planning and execution of internal staff events, such as town halls, employee recognition programs, and team-building activities, while learning how to manage all aspects of event coordination.
Assist in coordinating event logistics, including scheduling, venue selection, and communications, while gaining experience in organizational processes.
Learn how to ensure events align with the company’s culture and objectives, contributing to the overall success of each event.
Create content for internal communication channels (Intranet news, newsletter, emails, presentations, etc.)
Create editorial plans
Manage webpages through a Content Management System (Sharepoint)
Be part of the development of internal communication projects, events and initiatives

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Communication and Media or Other

Desired Skills

Good level of Italian and English (C1 level would be a plus)
Passion for communication and knowledge of internal communication trends
Dynamic, proactive and empathic approach
Excellent interpersonal skills
Attention to details
Good team player with a natural inclination to create a positive work environment
Knowledge of Content Management Systems
Good knowledge of Office 365
Fundamentals of data analysis (e.g. number of viewers, page views)
Fundamentals of graphics

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Competencies

MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraint
ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way
MANAGE EMOTIONS - Recognise one's and other's emotions and express and regulate one's reactions
CLIENT INTIMACY - Embrace internal and external client needs, expectations, and requirements to ensure maximum satisfaction
EARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity
PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model
THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future
PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances
BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization

With over 4,000 employees and 200 offices in 70 countries worldwide, RINA is a multinational player which provides certification, marine classification, product testing, site supervision and vendor inspection, training and engineering consultancy services across a wide range of sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion. The aim is to guarantee a project’s technical, environmental and safety - and sometimes also economic and financial - sustainability.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind.