External & Internal Communications - Intern

Get to know us
Do you want to help us shape what the future of work will look like and how it will best embrace our life's aspirations? If this sounds like a journey you want to embark on, we may have the right role for you! PayFit is an intuitive software as a service payroll and HRIS solution designed specifically for SMBs. Since 2015, we have set ourselves a mission to simplify payroll for SMBs and enable employers and employees to grow together. We are a European company operating from 3 main countries (France, Spain, and the UK) where we are supporting over 18,000 clients.

Creating a fulfilling work environment and culture is also a core mission at PayFit, and our day-to-day work philosophy is reflected in our four values:

Care: We genuinely care for others whoever they are, whatever they think.

Excellence: We aim to improve and achieve better results every day.

Humility: Staying humble and exchanging transparent feedback helps us to grow and improve.

Passion: We are the architects of PayFit's success.

A key part of our culture , and essential for our success, is also improving the diversity of our teams and building an inclusive culture where you can be yourself at work.

This is why our recruitment focuses on the skills you demonstrate, and not only on your academic background or previous professional experiences. At PayFit we understand that you can gain applicable skills through a variety of life experiences and we are interested in knowing them, too.

Paris-based | 6 months

Starting date : ASAP

About the role

You will support the Global Communications Manager in executing PayFit's communications strategy across France, Spain, and the UK. This is an exciting hands-on role at the intersection of internal comms and external communications giving you real exposure to how a fast-growing European tech company builds its reputation and narrative.

What you'll work on

PR & media support

- Help create briefs and background documents for our PR agencies ahead of campaigns and announcements.

- Support maintaining our press coverage tracker across France, Spain, and the UK (monitoring, clipping, and reporting).

Thought leadership & Employee advocacy

- Assist in drafting and reviewing thought leadership content for PayFit campaigns (product launches, brand campaigns, etc).

- Assist in drafting and reviewing employee spokesperson briefing documents for media or speaking engagements.

- Support the creation of messaging toolkits and resources for employee advocacy initiatives.

Internal communications

- Produce content for our internal newsletters : gathering inputs, drafting, formatting.
- Support the preparation of company business event content (slide formatting, content support).
- Ensure our Global resources drive is up to date: recordings, Q&As, slide decks and translations where needed.
- Be the main point of contact for PayFit’s intranet, ensuring key pages and the homepage are up-to-date.
- Support internal teams on employee communications

Communications governance

- Help maintain our annual communications calendar.

- Assist in KPI tracking and reporting (coverage quality, media visibility, internal engagement metrics, surveys).

- Support on brainstorms to elevate internal and external communications initiatives.

What we're looking for

- Currently studying Communications, Marketing or a related field (Master's level).

- Strong communication skills in French (Native) and English (C1) - your future manager is native English.
- A creative storyteller who can turn information into clear, compelling content.
- Curious, organised, and comfortable working across multiple topics.
- A self-starter who's not afraid to test and continuously improve.
- An interest in the world of tech, HR, and the future of work.
- Familiarity with LinkedIn, AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT, etc), and Google Workspace.

What you'll get

- Direct mentorship from our Global Communications Manager.
- Exposure to multi-market communications and understanding of how stories/information travel across different cultures and languages.
- Involvement in real launches, campaigns, and company announcements.
- A front-row seat to how a growing European tech company communicates internally and externally.
Interview process :

1. Interview with Youstina , Talent Acquisition (30-35 min)

2. Interview & Short Case Study with Lily , Hiring Manager (45 min-1h)

3. Team Fit Interview with Hugo , Brand & Communications (30 min)

Background Check (ISO27001 certification): identity, diploma, and past professional experiences will be checked after the offer.

What we offer

Flexibility : We believe it is key to produce your best work and to be fulfilled. We therefore offer the possibility to work away from our office up to 2 days per week.

Learning & Development: In PayFit we have a great learning platform where you can learn new skills every day with the support of our company.

Meals: A restaurant card with our partner Swile (9€ per workday).

Transportation: 50 % of public transportation card covered by PayFit.

Work equipment: a MacBook as our standard working tool.

Disability Inclusion: All of our positions are open to any person living with a disability. To guarantee equal treatment and opportunities, we will take, based on individual needs, appropriate measures to adapt the work conditions of PayFiters with disabilities, and if needed also during the recruitment process. Please let us know what you need and we will do our best to accommodate!