Corporate Communications Trainee, LVMH North America
Location: New York, NY Start Date: June 2026
Overview:
The LVMH North America Corporate Communications team is now accepting applications for the 2026 Corporate Communications Trainee. This trainee program will require you to be in-person at our New York City office at least 3 days per week, working 30 hours per week between May/June 2026 – December 2027.
Who We Are:
LVMH is the world leader in luxury.
A family-run group, LVMH was founded in 1987 and is led by Chairman and CEO Bernard Arnault. LVMH is home to 75 distinguished Maisons, each with a unique identity, heritage, and expertise. With reported sales of 80.8 billion euros in 2025 and a retail network of over 6,280 stores worldwide, LVMH is the world’s leading luxury products group, present in six different sectors: Wines & Spirits, Fashion & Leather Goods, Perfumes & Cosmetics, Watches & Jewelry, Selective Retailing, and Other Activities. The group is committed to positive impact, actively supporting social, environmental, and cultural initiatives with a long-term vision.
Being part of LVMH means belonging to one of the world’s most creative and innovative communities. We foster collaborations that enable our people to enrich their knowledge, grow their network and share their passions.
At LVMH, we craft the future.
What You'll Do:
This dynamic position encompasses responsibilities ranging from assisting in the ongoing development and upkeep of internal communications and CSR platforms, to actively participating in the production of various employee and employer brand communications assets and initiatives.
The ideal candidate should be a self-starter and possess a deep understanding of digital as well as analytics and analysis. They should demonstrate an ability to build relationships with internal partners, agencies, consultants, publishers, and platforms. We are looking for a natural diplomat who nurtures relationships across all levels of a highly matrixed organization with agility and tact. Liaise with partners, volunteers, and students with the highest level of professionalism, sensitivity, and respect.
Intranet Content Production, Support, & Management
- Support the VP and Director in crafting new articles, community posts, presentations, infographics, and other content across the VONA, Voices of North America digital intranet platform.
- Become an expert of the VONA platform architecture and eventually serve as support for employee training of VONA community managers.
- Facilitate tech support requests with IT support teams in New York and Paris.
- Utilize analytics tools to monitor VONA traffic; suggest improvements based on data insights.
- Support the weekly newsletter creation and distribution. Assist in curating an editorial calendar specifically tailored to support employer branding initiatives and the CSR roadmap on the VONA Intranet.
- Identify and leverage opportunities for content generation that aligns with company values and events/initiatives. Contribute to intranet content management by ensuring content freshness and relevance.
- Capture engaging multimedia content at events to enhance VONA's interactivity and engagement.
Digital Communications
- Support the newsletter development process
- Design event flyers and newsletter banners. Set up logistical support for virtual and live events (as support is needed).
- Maintain content calendars and monitor project management flows.
Reporting
- Analyze performance data, track intranet websites and newsletter email metrics, and compile results for quarterly dashboard reports.
- Maintain reports on site and newsletter analytics and CSR reporting results.
Event Logistics & Support
- Assist with and often own department event logistics, including pre-event preparation, vendor/partner/LVMH volunteer point of contact, on-site experience, content capture, and post-event follow up.
Additional Duties
- In collaboration with the freelance graphic designer, create compelling PowerPoint presentations for department and executive communications.
- Carry out ad-hoc duties as they emerge in support of departmental goals.
- Help manage relationships with internal teams, external partners, as well as solution providers involved in communications efforts.
Who You Are:
The ideal candidate will possess a blend of creative flair and analytical prowess, with a keen interest in staying abreast of digital innovations. Ideally, they should demonstrate proficiency in graphic design along with basic coding knowledge to effectively manage web-based projects.
Skills Required
- Strong grasp of graphic design principles; proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign or Illustrator) and/or Canva
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Familiarity with up-to-date A.I. tools and potential applications for workflows. (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot, etc.)
- Familiarity with basic coding languages (HTML/CSS) to manage website updates and troubleshoot minor issues.
- Exceptional writing skills across a range of formats from formal reports to engaging social media copy.
- Strong organizational acumen with an ability to manage multiple projects seamlessly under tight deadlines.
- Adaptability within a fast-paced environment without compromising quality or strategic focus.
- Experience with internal communications platforms is not mandatory but would be considered a valuable benefit.
Experience
Prior experience working with fashion or luxury brands is preferred but not mandatory. Candidates should have familiarity with social and digital marketing practices as well as videography/photography basics including editing software usage.
Education
Ideal candidates are pursuing graduate studies in Business, Communications, Marketing or a related Digital/CIS field. Relevant experience in Digital Communications is essential.
What We Offer:
- $20 an hour for Undergraduate Students / $25.00 an hour for Graduate Students and Graduates
- World class training & development during your time with us.
- Exposure and opportunities to network within LVMH’s 75 Maisons.
Reports to:
Vice President, Corporate Communications & CSR / Director, Corporate Communications & CSR
