Corporate Relations Intern

Location: Mumbai /

Duration: 6 Months

Department: Career Services / Corporate Relations

Company: upGrad

About upGrad upGrad is one of Asia's leading integrated learning, skilling, and workforce development companies. We partner with top universities and industry leaders to empower professionals and students with future-ready skills and career opportunities.

Role Overview

We are looking for a dynamic and relationship-oriented Corporate Relations Intern to support our Corporate Relations and Placement team. The intern will play a key role in identifying potential hiring partners, managing employer outreach activities, maintaining corporate databases, and supporting placement initiatives for upGrad learners.

This position offers hands-on exposure to corporate engagement, recruitment partnerships, stakeholder management, and the rapidly evolving edtech ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Outreach & Employer Engagement

- Research and identify prospective organizations for hiring partnerships.
- Conduct outreach through email, LinkedIn, calls, and other channels to generate employer interest.
- Schedule meetings and follow-ups with recruiters, HR professionals, and hiring managers.
- Support the team in building and nurturing long-term corporate relationships.

Placement Support

- Assist in coordinating placement drives, recruitment campaigns, and hiring events.
- Support job posting and opportunity-sharing activities for learners.
- Track employer requirements and candidate applications.
- Ensure timely communication between recruiters and candidates.

Data Management & Reporting

- Maintain and update the corporate database and CRM records.
- Track outreach metrics, partnership status,



and hiring outcomes.
- Generate weekly reports and dashboards on employer engagement activities.
- Conduct market and industry research to identify hiring trends.

Stakeholder Coordination

- Collaborate with internal placement managers and career coaches.
- Support employer branding and relationship-building initiatives.
- Assist in organizing webinars, networking events, and employer sessions.

Requirements

Educational Qualifications

- Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Management, Marketing, Human Resources, or related fields.

Skills & Competencies

- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and networking abilities.
- Comfort with cold outreach and professional communication.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Workspace.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
- Familiarity with LinkedIn and CRM tools is an added advantage.

Preferred Attributes

- Interest in recruitment, talent acquisition, partnerships, or B2B sales.
- Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Strong analytical and research capabilities.
- High level of professionalism and attention to detail.

What You'll Gain

- Exposure to corporate partnerships and talent acquisition ecosystems.
- Chance to work with leading hiring organizations across industries.
- Hands-on experience in stakeholder management and business development.
- Mentorship from experienced placement and corporate relations professionals.
- Potential opportunity for a full-time role based on performance.

Stipend: As per company policy

Joining: Immediate / Flexible

📌 Corporate Relations Intern (Mumbai)
🏢 upGrad
📍 Mumbai