V.I.E. Special Events

Communications is responsible for the external communications (branding, press, advertising, social media, digital/websites, conferences & events) and internal communications (intranet, newsletters, digital, events) for SG Americas including our offices in the US, Canada and Brazil. The team works closely with the SG Americas CEO and Executive Committee, as well as key partners in the Business Units, Human Resources and other support functions to communicate key stories and initiatives that help promote SG Americas to its clients, stakeholders, recruits and the broader banking industry.

EVENT COORDINATION

• Support the planning and execution of client events, internal conferences, citizenship initiatives, ERG programs, dinners, and other firm-sponsored events in collaboration with Communications, business units, and support functions
• Coordinate invitations, registrations, attendee communications, and event data management through SG’s event management systems
• Schedule meetings and events within the firm’s internal event spaces and assist with onsite logistics and event execution
• Support virtual and hybrid events using platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, SurveyMonkey, and Slido, and work with the AV team to provide event production support

SPONSORSHIP & PATRONAGE

• Support the coordination and execution of SG’s sponsorship, patronage, and partnership programs across the Americas
• Manage sponsorship benefits, event activations, and related deliverables in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners
• Track sponsorship agreements, budgets, commitments, and reporting requirements

COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATION

• Support local and regional communications initiatives, including internal communications, editorial content, and multimedia projects
• Assist with video recording and editing for internal and external communications
• Translate content between English and French as needed
• Contribute ideas, stories, and content for use across internal and external communications channels
   

A questionnaire will be provided to you in order to check your VIE (Société Générale and Business France) eligibility. For an efficient analysis of your application, please make sure to truthfully answer all the questions.

Kindly note that it is also mandatory to provide us with a formal proof of your M2 diploma validation before the assignment start date. No VIE mission will start without this document.

*Grade sheets are not accepted as justification of the diploma.

PLEASE NOTE that since this program is primarily an international development program, candidates cannot apply to a VIE assignment in their own country of citizenship.

To facilitate the examination of your application by our English-speaking managers, we thank you for applying in English.

Studies & experience:

• Graduate with a Master's degree from a Business/Engineering School or University

• A previous experience in Communications

Language skills:

• High level of English fluency, both written and verbal 

Operational, technical & soft skills:

• Good communication and presentation skills
• Proficient/Good command of MS Office
• Video/Photography – concepting, filming and editing
• Social media – capability to contribute to key platforms including LinkedIn
• Writing – beyond fluency, must be a skilled writer who can contribute to stories and posts for both internal and external audiences
• Project management – ability to individually manage projects with various internal business and support function clients
• Team work – ability to work effectively within the SG Americas team
• Translations – while not a daily need, there is a need for periodic translation of materials from English to French to use for our Montreal office
   

The VIE assignment in a nutshell

This VIE in New York is to begin January 1st, 2027, but you need to plan 3 months between your application date and the beginning of your VIE assignment. It will last 18 months.

In case a visa is necessary, please make sure your passport is valid up to 6 months after the end of the VIE contract to not delay your departure.

The VIE is a specific contract, under Business France’s eligibility criteria, opened to candidates under 28 and from the member states of the European Economic Space. For further information (including your financial indemnities), please see Mon VIE-VIA Business France.

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 VIE, various opportunities could be offered to you, in France and abroad.

At Societe Generale, 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.