Communication Intern - M/F/D

The communication department is based in Geneva, covering both Swiss locations (Zurich and Geneva, about 170 staff members in total). The main mission of the communication department is to contribute to the implementation of the GBIS 360° communication strategy in the country, including both external and internal channels. The team is covering several business lines and activities, and work with various stakeholders at a local and global level.

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Support for internal and external communication activities:

• Participation in the development of communication plans for various projects

• Support for messages drafting, invitations, speeches, press releases, satisfaction surveys, messages for social networks

• Logistical coordination for the implementation of internal communication actions

• Logistical coordination for the implementation of the volunteering program deployed in Switzerland

• Support for the operational management of internal and external events

• Calls for tenders, choice of venues, support in drawing up budget estimates, drafting of invitations, drafting of speeches, support in coordinating with various suppliers and general building services, ordering of gifts, management of responses, support on the event website

• Graphic design and branding: creation of invitations, banners and posters, as well as ensuring compliance with the graphic charter on the various media

• Sourcing ideas for customer gifts, coordinating suppliers

• Manage and update intranet and Swiss website

• Act as back-up on the above topics, as well as on press matters and budget monitoring/invoice management

Key objectives:

• Contribute to strengthen client's relationships thanks to Event organization

• Develop Societe Generale footprint locally through various communication channels

• Ensure internal engagement thanks to internal events and CSR initiatives

Studies & experience:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in communication or marketing

• At least one significant internship on the communication/Marketing field, ideally in an international environment

• Experience in the financial sector is a plus

Language skills:

• Fluent in English and French- written and spoken

• German would be an advantage but not essential

Technical, operational & Soft skills:

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of application, especially word and Powerpoint

• Knowledge of adobe suite (InDesign and Photoshop mainly)

• Good written skills

• Knowledge of a CMS an advantage

• Good interpersonal skills, ability to manage priorities, team-player

• Innovation and creative mindset

• Ready to take on initiative and propose ideas

• Solution-oriented

• Flexibility

Internship duration: 18 months

Société Générale Switzerland is a multi-category bank offering every employee the possibility to have several careers in a professional career path. Internal mobility and training are two core areas we focus on, in a dynamic, prosperous and evolving context.

As soon as you arrive, you will be integrated into our teams and will learn every day alongside our experts, who will support you in your tasks. Gradually, you will become more independent in your projects, making this experience a real career accelerator. You will also discover all the diversity of our businesses, in a sector that is constantly evolving and innovating.

At the end of your studies, various opportunities could be offered to you, in Switzerland and abroad.

At Société Générale, we are convinced that people are drivers of change, and that the world of tomorrow will be shaped by all their initiatives, from the smallest to the most ambitious.

Whether you’re joining us for a period of months, years or your entire career, together we can have a positive impact on the future. Creating, daring, innovating and taking action are part of our DNA.

If you too want to be directly involved, grow in a stimulating and caring environment, feel useful on a daily basis and develop or strengthen your expertise, you will feel right at home with us!

Still hesitating?

You should know that our employees can dedicate several days per year to solidarity actions during their working hours, including sponsoring people struggling with their orientation or professional integration, participating in the financial education of young apprentices, and sharing their skills with charities. There are many ways to get involved.