Press Relations and Brand Communications Assistant -...

ABOUT DESCARTES UNDERWRITING

Join Descartes and contribute to our mission: Building Resilience in a World at Risk .

Descartes is a corporate insurance group for worldwide companies and institutions. Descartes was born from a conviction that the growing complexity of corporate and climate risks demands a new approach to insurance. At the forefront of AI and Data analysis, Descartes utilises cutting-edge technology combined with a new generation of data sources, to model, assess and manage risks.

Since 2019, Descartes has secured a leading position in parametric (re)insurance combining scientific & technological expertise with a new approach. Parametric insurance, also known as index-based insurance, indemnifies clients within days based on pre-defined payout structures when a specific triggering event occurs, the payout process is both fast and transparent. The company has been financed with over $141M by investors including Highland Europe, BlackFin, Serena, Cathay, Eurazeo and Battery Ventures.

Our highly diverse and specialized team of 250+ people includes the largest modelling team in the industry featuring tech and modeling innovators, scientists in physics and climatology, as well as insurance veterans and underwriters. With a global footprint and strong US presence, Descartes serves a diverse portfolio of clients in more than 60 countries, with 20+ offices spread across Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin and North America.

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ABOUT YOUR ROLE 

Descartes Underwriting is seeking a Press Relations and Brand communications assistant in an apprenticeship to join our Marketing Team. You will report to the Marketing & Communication Project Manager and you will be a key contributor to the deployment of external communications projects. The applicant will be in close and effective cooperation with all business units and play a vital role in the following activities:

• Press and public relations

  • Ex: Key messages and Q&As, press reviews coverage, media and journalists lists monitoring, global reporting, interviews and public opportunities support, thought-leadership content creation;

• Brand and Editorial communication

  • Ex: Creation of corporate formats and official presentations, corporate contents writing, awards dossier, briefs definition for design content creation and marketing productions;

• Creative and design production

  • Ex: Iconography research, creation of business cards, roll-up banners, leaflets and brochures creation for events, infographics design, short videos editing, liaise with printers for marketing materials, assistance for audiovisual productions;

• Marketing activities global support

  • Ex: Punctual help with communication plans, tracking activities monitoring and cross-functional projects.

Your missions will evolve in the future as Descartes is growing fast and many exciting projects are waiting for you. It's a unique opportunity to take a closer look inside a fast-growing company with huge ambitions!

ABOUT YOU 

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Final year student of master’s degree from a Journalism, Business or Engineering school with specialized cursus in Marketing, Digital Communications or related;

• A previous experience (internship and/or apprenticeship) in Sales or Marketing is highly valued.

SKILLS

• Proficiency in Pack Office and an appetite for digital tools and platforms;

• Strong notions in graphic design and knowledge of Adobe suite is valued;

• Rigor, analytical skills and good writing skills;

• Excellent communication (written and verbal);

• Professional or bilingual English is required;

• French is a plus.

MINDSET

• Eager to learn more about the insurance industry, and about climate, cyber and emerging risks, you are keen to discover and learn new knowledge and skills including technical and digital ones;

• Your writing, analytical skills, and creative design enables you to make editorial proposals;

• Excellent team player, you have the ability to work in a dynamic and multi-cultural environment and to interact with internal and external stakeholders in English.

WHY JOIN DESCARTES UNDERWRITING?

• Opportunity to work and learn with teams from the most prestigious schools and research labs in the world, allowing you to progress towards technical excellence;

• Work in a collaborative & professional environment;

• Be part of an international team, passionate about diversity;

• Join a company with a true purpose – help us help our clients be more resilient towards climate risks;

• Attractive remuneration according to the profile, meal voucher, 60% transport reimbursement.

  At Descartes Underwriting, we cherish the value of diversity whatever it may be. We are committed to fighting against all forms of discrimination and for equal opportunities. We foster an inclusive work environment that respects all differences.

With equal skills, all our positions are open to people with disabilities.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

• Step 1: HR Interview with our Talent Recruiter

• Step 2: In person manager interview

• Step 3: In person team interview to meet our team and discover our offices