Assistant.e Relations Presse en Alternance (H/F) at Kia France in Rueil-Malmaison

Job Overview

Kia France is looking for a Press Relations Assistant to join on a work-study (alternance) contract at its Rueil-Malmaison headquarters. The role sits within the Press Relations team and is built to give a student real day-to-day exposure to automotive media relations — from monitoring press coverage to helping run press launches for new Kia models.

This is a study-linked apprenticeship position rather than a standard permanent hire, meaning pay follows the French metallurgy sector’s collective apprentice pay scale rather than a market-rate salary, and the candidate will need to be enrolled in a relevant higher-education programme for the duration of the placement.

About the Role

The position blends editorial, administrative, and event-support work. On the media side, the assistant tracks daily and weekly press coverage, flags particularly relevant, unfavourable, or inaccurate articles for correction, and helps prepare and distribute press releases and press kits for Kia’s model range. On the operational side, the role also supports the press fleet — coordinating bookings, repairs, and any incidents — and contributes to building out Kia France’s media contact database in line with the brand’s evolving communications strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor daily and weekly press coverage, flagging highly relevant, unfavourable, or inaccurate articles and helping coordinate corrections where needed
• Circulate relevant press coverage internally
• Keep press kits for Kia’s model range up to date
• Help prepare and distribute press releases
• Proofread press releases and coordinate their distribution
• Support the logistical organisation of press launch events
• Take part in Press Relations brainstorms to develop new, on-strategy media initiatives
• Support Press Relations team projects more broadly
• Maintain and expand the press contact database in line with brand strategy
• Provide logistical support to the press fleet manager, coordinating bookings, repairs, and fines
• Identify opportunities and innovative story angles to get under-used press fleet models in front of journalists
• Build an internal Corporate and CSR reference guide covering Kia’s key institutional and sustainability information
• Handle requests from other departments directed to the Press Relations team

Candidate Requirements

Education

• Currently pursuing higher education in Business, Marketing, or Communication (Bac+4/Bac+5 level)

Professional Experience

• Ideally at least one year of experience in a company or agency setting

Technical Skills

• Strong written and editorial skills in French
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• English at CEFR B2 level is strongly preferred

Language Skills

• Excellent level of French
• English at B2 level strongly preferred

Other Qualifications

• Organised and autonomous, with strong synthesis skills
• A category B driving licence is strongly preferred

Salary

Not publicly specified as a fixed figure. Pay follows the apprentice pay scale set by the French National Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Metallurgy sector.

International Candidates

Candidates should independently verify work authorization, visa, and relocation requirements with the employer.

How to Apply

Applications go directly through Kia France’s HireHive careers portal, with an option to apply via LinkedIn. The form asks for the type of work-study contract (apprenticeship or professionalisation), school details, and the proposed dates and rhythm of the placement.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a paid position?

Yes, as a work-study (alternance) contract, pay follows the apprentice scale defined by the French Metallurgy sector’s collective bargaining agreement, though no specific amount is published in the listing.

Do I need to already be enrolled in a school programme?

Yes. The listing asks applicants for their school name and the start and end dates of their work-study programme, confirming this role is tied to an ongoing course of study.

Is a driving licence required?

A category B driving licence is described as strongly preferred, likely connected to the role’s press-fleet coordination responsibilities.

What kind of tasks will I actually be doing day to day?

A mix of media monitoring, press release support, press fleet logistics, and administrative work for the Press Relations team, as detailed in the listing’s responsibilities.

What English level is expected?

B2-level English (CEFR) is strongly preferred, alongside an excellent level of French.

Does Kia France offer any benefits to alternance students?

The listing lists general Kia France perks that apply to eligible staff, including remote-work days with allowance, a company restaurant, LinkedIn Learning access, and partial reimbursement of public transport passes.

EUJOBHUB Disclaimer

This job listing is published by EUJOBHUB.COM as an independent job-information website and editorial summary based on publicly available information from Kia France’s HireHive careers portal. EUJOBHUB is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or representing Kia France or Kia Corporation. All applications must be submitted directly through the employer’s official application system linked above. For the most current and authoritative details, please refer to the original listing on Kia France’s careers portal.