Marketing & Communication projects - Apprenticeship

Descartes Underwriting; Paris; Sur place; EUR 30 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An insurance company in Paris is searching for a Marketing and Communication Projects Assistant to support various marketing projects. You will be involved in creative design, editorial communication, and global marketing support. The ideal candidate is a master's student and has strong communication skills with proficiency in digital tools. Join our ambitious team to learn and contribute to marketing initiatives in an innovative environment.

Prestations

Attractive salary

Meal vouchers

60% transportation reimbursement

Qualifications

• Previous internship or apprenticeship in Sales or Marketing is a plus.
• Professional or bilingual English required; French is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Research iconography and create business cards, banners, brochures for events.
• Create corporate formats, write corporate content, prepare awards dossiers.
• Assist with communication plans and monitor activities.

Connaissances

Proficiency in MS Office

Basic graphic design skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Formation

Final-year master’s student in Business, Engineering or Marketing & Digital Communications

Outils

Adobe Suite

Description du poste

Descartes Underwriting offers a new generation of parametric insurance against climate, cyber, and other emerging risks. Utilizing state-of-the-art risk modelling techniques and advanced technology, we collaborate with brokers worldwide to protect corporate and public sector clients against natural catastrophes and weather risks.

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ABOUT DESCARTES UNDERWRITING

Descartes was founded on the conviction that the increasing complexity of risks faced by organizations calls for a renewed insurance approach. Our team includes industry veterans from renowned institutions (AXA, SCOR, Swiss Re, Marsh, Aon, ...) and top scientists. We focus on underwriting excellence in weather and climate-related risks using machine learning, real-time satellite imagery, and IoT. After a successful Series B of $120M USD, we launched Descartes Insurance, a licensed 'full stack' insurer in France. We serve over 400 corporate clients and operate in 19 global offices, including North America, Europe, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Japan. We are trusted by A-rated (re)insurers for our activities.

ABOUT YOUR ROLE

We are seeking a Marketing and Communication Projects Assistant to join our Marketing Team. Reporting to the Marketing & Communication Project Manager, you will contribute to deploying marketing projects, collaborating closely with all business units.

Your key activities include:

• Creative and Design Production: Research iconography, create business cards, banners, leaflets, brochures for events, design infographics, edit short videos, liaise with printers, assist with audiovisual productions and photoshoots.
• Editorial Communication and Press Relations: Create corporate formats, official presentations, write corporate content, prepare awards dossiers, define briefs for design content, monitor press reviews, compile media and journalist lists, and prepare reports.
• Global Marketing Support: Assist with communication plans, monitor activities, and support cross-functional projects with other marketing team members (CRM, social media, events).

Your responsibilities will evolve as Descartes grows, offering exciting opportunities to engage with a fast-expanding company with ambitious goals.

ABOUT YOU

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Final-year master’s student in Business, Engineering, or specialized in Marketing & Digital Communications.
• Previous internship or apprenticeship in Sales or Marketing is a plus.

SKILLS

• Proficiency in MS Office and digital tools/platforms.
• Basic graphic design skills and knowledge of Adobe Suite.
• Rigor, analytical thinking, and strong writing skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Professional or bilingual English required; French is a plus.

MINDSET

• Eager to learn about the insurance industry, climate, cyber, and emerging risks.
• Creative, capable of making editorial proposals.
• Team player, able to work in a dynamic, multicultural environment and communicate effectively in English.

WHY JOIN DESCARTES UNDERWRITING?

• Learn from top teams and research labs to develop technical expertise.
• Work in a collaborative and professional environment.
• Be part of an international, diverse team.
• Contribute to helping clients become more resilient to climate risks.
• Attractive salary, meal vouchers, and 60% transportation reimbursement.

We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. Positions are open to people with disabilities.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

• Step 1: HR interview with our Talent Recruiter.
• Step 2: In-person interview with the manager.
• Step 3: Final in-person interview to meet the team and visit our offices.