Trainee – 12 months’ Contract – South East Asia Corporate Communications job in Singapore at SOCIETE GENERALE

Department Description

The Communication department of Societe Generale Asia-Pacific ensures:

The definition and implementation of the Communication strategy in the region (approx. 9,000 staff across 12 locations), in line with Societe Generale group communication and Asia-Pacific overall strategy and objectives;

The promotion of Societe Generale’s brand, culture, values, and business expertise to its internal and external stakeholders in the Asia-Pacific region across the different communication channels;

The support for their communication purposes and issues of its corporate functions and business activities, principally in Financing & Advisory, Global Markets and Investor solutions, Asset Management, and Transaction Banking.

The Communication department consists of a team based in Hong Kong and dedicated resources in key locations: China, India, Japan, and Singapore for SE Asia. The department is structured around the following activities:

• Branding & advertising;
• Partnerships & citizenship;
• Media relations;
• Editorial & digital communication;
• Events.

Responsibilities:

Based in Singapore and working under the supervision of the Vice President of Communications for South East Asia, the South East Asia Communications Trainee is responsible for:

Supporting the implementation of the communications plan for South East Asia, integrating local implementation of the global/APAC communication strategy
Support communication activities to the Singapore Branch and the various staff engagement committees
The role particularly focuses on delivering the following objectives, shared with the local business lines and HR teams:

Promote the bank’s image as an employer;
Support and enhance client relations;
Generate staff engagement

The scope of responsibility covers all channels promoting Societe Generale’s image and activities in South East Asia, in support of VP, Communications for SE Asia:

Branding & advertising

Support the local implementation of any usage of Societe Generale’s brand
Support sourcing of merchandising products and gifts for COMM-led projects
Govern and support the local implementation of any usage of Societe Generale’s brand in coordination with the relevant expert

Partnerships & Citizenship

Support the local implementation of the Asia Pacific sponsorship platform
Support the coordination and implementation of citizenship initiatives across SE Asia

Editorial & digital communications

In close collaboration with the Editorial team based in Hong Kong, and in support of SEA and the Asia Pacific region more broadly, create and deliver engaging and impactful visual content across a broad range of multimedia formats (i.e video, infographics, written) on owned media channels, focusing on business activities and corporate culture, and to support internal, managerial, external communications.
Help with the implementation of any employee communications and branding for the physical office space where required. i.e display mediums like posters/banners, digital signage.

Events

Support staff engagement events supporting Citizenship/Diversity/internal social activities in collaboration with HR and the various staff engagement committees
Support the organisation of client events locally in collaboration with the business lines
Support HR in campus partnership events

The role implies also to assist the other Communications team members across Asia-Pacific as and when required.

Profile Required:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in communications, media & communication or marketing.
• Internship experience in a multi-national corporation, specialised communication agency, or media agency is advantageous
• Strong written and verbal communication with excellent time management and organisational skills
• Strong digital and creative skills: Proficiency in MS suite, Adobe Photoshop /Premiere with design and video editing skills
• Willingness to learn and ability to communicate ideas clearly to the wider Asia Pacific communications team
• Strong sense of responsibility and a strong team player

BEHAVIORAL SKILLS

• Interpersonal Skills
• Ability to Cooperate
• Open Mindset
• Thinking Out of the Box
• Technological & Digital Savvy
• Accountability

This is a fixed term 12 month Trainee contract with Societe Generale. You will form part of the team on a full time basis. In order to apply for the Trainee position please ensure you have completed your qualification and will be available to work full time for the duration of the Trainee contract.

To apply, please apply with the following information:-

• Cover letter;
• A full resume (specifying the class of honor or GPA attained);
• Contact details;
• Availability;

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.