Communications Trainee
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Function
External Affairs
Country
Senegal
City
Dakar
Type of Job
Internship
Number of Openings
1
Posted On
24-Dec-2020

If you are currently a student who is up for a 6-month challenge starting January 2021 join us to design a smoke free future.
Take part of the biggest shift in our history.
Step out of your comfort zone.
Meet different cultures and personalities every single day.
Build a diverse and international network.
Be part of something big.

We are looking for a Communications Intern for our External Affairs Department

Key qualifications:
• Completed or working toward a college degree (junior level and up), preferably in a related field (e.g., Journalism, Communications, Advertising or Public Relations)
• Previous internship or related experience in communications a plus
• Must be computer literate (working knowledge of word processing, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Photoshop is required
• Knowledge of HTML, website content management and graphic design is highly desired
• Possess excellent written and oral communication in French and English
• Genuine enthusiasm for creating compelling communication materials
• Self-starter, good time management, creative, with ability to communicate in a professional
manner
• Ability to work well independently, and within a team
• Firm grasp of social media tools and platforms of media watch tools
If you are also a fast learner, result-oriented, good at dealing with tight deadlines and with a liking for reading and writing, then you are the one! We want you for our internship in Philip Morris Manufacturing Senegal based in Dakar.

We are looking for:
• Content development Experience
• Creative ideation
• Timeline and project management experience
• Writing experience

Responsibilities
As an intern in our department, you will team up with the Manager Communications, within the External Affairs Department to:
• Execute and follow up of internal communication projects (newsletter, digital screen signage, internal information platform; intranet, social media)
• Assist in planning, writing and managing e-newsletters.
• Perform media watch and daily press reviews
• Build reports on media coverage
• Update organization platforms with current events, relevant news, etc.
• Design event/program fliers, graphics and other communication materials
• Provide input for creative communication strategies and media campaigns
• Manage editorial and event calendars
• Collaborate with staff on new ideas, directions, and tools for communications
• Stay on top of current events and researching industry trends
• Support in the organization of all EA events

On the other side, you will learn how the EA department contributes to the business by shaping and monitoring the business environment.
You will engage with the Department and with all the employees to add value to the collective innovative thinking.
You will actively participate in EA events.
You will have an exposure to all EA activities besides communications. You will learn a lot about the company transition towards a smoke free world and the transformation through new generation products (RRPs).

As part of the EA team, we expect you to be a problem solver with a high motivation to help the team achieve its objectives.
Learning on the job is part of the experience and your ability to quickly absorb new concepts and technics is paramount to your success as being a key contributor in our team.

What we offer
• Challenging and very rewarding role with a significant amount of ownership in a dynamic international environment
• Collaboration with a team of great professionals with limitless possibilities of sharing knowledge with the best experts in their field
• Participation and leadership of a significant number of strategic projects that make an impact on the whole organization
• Excellent career development opportunities

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If you wish to contribute to the future of our business and to the new scientific journey of the industry, please apply online.

PMI is the world’s leading international tobacco company, with six of the world's top 15 international brands and products sold in more than 180 markets.
In addition to the manufacture and sale of cigarettes, including the number one global cigarette brand, and other tobacco products, PMI is engaged in the development and commercialization of Reduced-Risk Products (“RRPs”).
RRPs is the term we use to refer to products that present, are likely to present, or have the potential to present less risk of harm to smokers who switch to these products versus continued smoking.
We have a range of RRPs in various stages of development, scientific assessment and commercialization.
Because our RRPs do not burn tobacco, they produce far lower quantities of harmful and potentially harmful compounds than found in cigarette smoke.

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PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.