Murphy is recruiting a Communications Assistant/ Communications Intern to work with our Communications Manager to support internal and external communications.

Main Purpose of the Role

• The Communications Assistant / Communications Intern will support internal and external communications for the organisation’s Ireland business. This paid internship provides practical experience in communications, content creation, digital engagement, and cross‑territory collaboration.
• The role supports the Communications Manager and includes administrative support duties. The intern will also collaborate with Group Communications teams across territories to ensure consistent messaging and assist in cross‑border projects.
• This internship is suitable for placement/final‑year students, recent graduates, or individuals returning to the workforce. There is potential for the role to grow beyond the initial internship period depending on performance and business needs.

Role Duties

• Draft, edit, and proofread internal communications including newsletters, staff updates, intranet content, and campaign messaging.
• Assist with external communications such as press releases, website copy, social media posts, and case studies.
• Support management of social media channels in line with guidelines, including scheduling and analytics.
• Collaborate with teams across regions on shared campaigns and messaging alignment.
• Assist with planning and coordinating internal campaigns, events, and engagement initiatives.
• Provide administrative support to the Communications Manager including scheduling, preparing documents, and maintaining shared content libraries.
• Conduct media monitoring and assist with regular reporting.

Qualifications & Skills– Essential

• Currently studying or recently completed a degree in Communications, Media, Journalism, English, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related discipline.Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Good organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook; Excel beneficial).
• Ability to work collaboratively with local and international teams.
• Strong interest in communications, media, marketing, or related fields.
• Willingness to learn and take initiative.

Qualifications & Skills – Desirable

• Experience using social media in a professional or academic context.
• Multimedia skills.
• Familiarity with intranet tools.
• Knowledge of the Irish media landscape.
• Experience working in a multi‑territory or international environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• A paid 12 month internship within a dynamic communications team.
• Exposure to cross‑territory communications through group collaboration.
• Mentoring, coaching, and opportunities to develop a communications portfolio.
• Hands‑on experience in digital communications, internal communications, events, and stakeholder engagement.
• Potential opportunity to extend or grow the role based on performance and business needs.

About Murphy

Operating in Ireland, the United Kingdom, Canada and the USA, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation, water, power and natural resources. So that our teams out on projects can run smoothly it is vital that we have robust support functions in place.

We are committed to fostering an engaging and collaborative work environment in which each person’s career is nurtured and developed. We focus on employee development, providing a culture of innovation and positive work-life balance.

Murphy is formally recognised as a sector leading employer, Platinum Investors In People accredited. At Murphy, we are incredibly proud of our diverse workforce. Not only do our people represent over 60 different nationalities, but they also represent a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities and ages.

If you are unable to apply via the usual process, please call Susanne Mueller on 0873423654 or email emergingtalentireland@murphygroup.ie.

Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in Ireland.