LVMH Public Affairs Intern — Office of the Secretary General
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Corporate Affairs, Sustainability & CSR
- Posted
- May 11, 2026
About LVMH
LVMH is the world leader in luxury, comprising numerous Maisons across fashion, leather goods, perfumes & cosmetics, watches & jewelry, wines & spirits and selective retailing. The group operates globally and recruits talent for both Maison-level teams and its central Secretariat General, offering exposure to high-level corporate affairs and cross‑Maison collaboration.
LVMH — Paris: Public Affairs Intern (Secretary General office). Internship for Master’s students in political science, public affairs or international relations.
Role & Responsibilities
- Monitor legislative, regulatory and media developments across the Group’s sectors (Fashion & Leather Goods, Perfumes & Cosmetics, Selective Retailing, Watches & Jewelry, Wines & Spirits, Media).
- Track international economic and political news in the Group’s key regions of operation.
- Draft briefing notes, argumentation documents and written reports for the Secretary General and Maison directors.
- Prepare talking points, speeches and public‑facing messaging in French and English for the Secretary General’s interventions.
- Receive and follow up partnership requests addressed to the Secretary General.
- Contribute to the design and organisation of Secretariat General events and represent the Group at partner or sectoral conferences, then produce event reports.
- Draft formal correspondence and maintain accurate records of stakeholder interactions.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Master’s level program (or equivalent) in political science, public affairs, law, international relations or a closely related discipline.
- Strong knowledge or demonstrable interest in French and European institutions and public policy.
- Excellent analytical, writing and synthesis abilities; ability to produce concise briefing notes.
- Fluent written and spoken English; strong proficiency in French.
- Professional attitude, excellent interpersonal skills and capacity to work on-site in Paris.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level internship: suitable for final‑year Master’s students or recent graduates with limited to no prior professional experience in public affairs or institutional relations.
Education
Master’s level (M2 or equivalent) student in political science, public affairs, law, international relations or a related discipline.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
The Secretariat General operates within LVMH’s high‑performance, international environment where discretion, rigor and cross‑functional collaboration are prized. The workplace combines corporate governance responsibilities with close interaction across Maison teams, offering exposure to strategic public affairs at group level.
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