Global Communications Trainee

The Corporate Communications team, based in Satigny, Geneva, is looking for a

Corporate Communications Intern

In this position your mission will be to support the Corporate Communications team working on global projects, in collaboration with network of business communications specialists.

Requirements:

• Only students enrolled at a fully accredited degree programme (Bachelor, Master) with an Internship Agreement can apply
• Only students who are Swiss, European or with a B Permit can apply

Internal Communications 

• Internal communications postings (supporting our Communications Coordinator)
• Daily review of Corporate Communications inbox (supporting our Communications Coordinator)
• Updates to local Firmenich Geneva news page
• Assist on updates on intranet (Sharepoint) & documents
• Organizing & updating internal data asset management tool
• Support Quarterly Media Monitoring Report
• Support various communication projects
• Support internal events

External Communications 

• Support of photo & video shootings
• Support on branding projects
• Support the team when journalists visit HQ

Social Media Community Management & Metrics:

• Social Media Community Management:             
  • Monitoring
  • Drafting responses & updating FAQ
• Basic Social Media content creation
  • (IG stories & other formats)
• Assist on brand ambassador social trainings
• Social Media tracking
• Social Media content archiving
• Supporting Social Media Specialist for content creation & coordination

Learning for the student

This mandate will be a very good opportunity to:

• discover the various métiers and facets of Firmenich from “inside” across all divisions
• work in a multi-cultural environment and manage complexity as well as a great number of interactions with different stakeholders
• develop problem solving, priority management skills
• apply skills in new technologies to maximize communication and promotion of the event
• learn communications skills, techniques and tools

Required skills:

• Fluency in English and French, both written and oral
• Good communication skills, ability to interact with any level of the hierarchy and in multi-cultural environment
• Proficient with office tools and ready to learn Firmenich specific ones
• Strong knowledge and interest in social media content & platforms
• Photo & video editing skills are a plus (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, etc)
• Good presentation skills
• Sense of organization, rigor & ability to analyze varied source of info
• Able to take initiative and work with autonomy