Talent Acquisition Intern

About the internship

This internship is focused on supporting end-to-end talent acquisition activities for WPP Media in Mumbai. The role offers hands-on exposure to hiring workflows, candidate management, interview coordination, and recruitment operations within a corporate environment.

Company overview

WPP Media is the global media collective of WPP. The organization connects platform, people, and partners to unlock growth opportunities and create strong experiences for clients and colleagues. Its culture and people play a central role in how it delivers value.

Key responsibilities

• Find suitable candidates using job boards, LinkedIn, social channels, and employee referrals.
• Review applications and create a shortlist based on role criteria.
• Conduct initial phone screenings to judge candidate fit.
• Arrange interviews between applicants and hiring teams.
• Manage interview schedules and help ensure a positive candidate journey.
• Keep candidate data current in the applicant tracking system.
• Coordinate follow-ups related to interview timings and feedback.
• Support the preparation of offer documents and onboarding paperwork.
• Assist with campus recruitment, hiring events, and employer branding activities.
• Prepare recruitment dashboards, reports, and trackers.
• Take on additional HR and recruitment tasks as needed.

Who can apply

Applicants must be available for a full-time, in-office internship, be able to begin between 4 Jul 2026 and 8 Aug 2026, and commit to a 6-month duration. Candidates should have relevant skills and interest in talent acquisition. Freshers may also apply.

Stipend

The internship offers a monthly stipend of INR 20,000 to INR 25,000.

Skills and traits

• Recruitment and sourcing
• Candidate screening
• Interview coordination
• Applicant tracking systems
• Excel and basic MS Office usage
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Attention to detail
• Coordination and stakeholder management
• Time management and multitasking
• Problem-solving mindset
• Team collaboration
• Interest in learning and building a career in talent acquisition

What you'll gain

• Practical experience across the full recruitment cycle.
• Exposure to corporate hiring and stakeholder interaction.
• Guidance from experienced talent acquisition professionals.
• Opportunity to work with multiple business functions and hiring managers.
• Certificate of internship and a chance for full-time employment based on performance.

Perks

• Internship certificate
• Letter of recommendation
• Potential job offer after successful conversion
• Flexible work hours
• Five-day work week
• Informal dress code

Additional information

If the intern performs well and is converted into a permanent employee, the expected annual compensation will be INR 4,50,000 to INR 6,00,000.