TRAINEE : Business Communications, Asia Pacific
Communication / Marketing Trainee Hong Kong, Hong Kong Hybrid Reference 25000DJ4 Start date 2025 / 07 / 14 Publication date 2025 / 06 / 18
Responsibilities
Job Summary :
Based in Hong Kong, supervised by the business communications leads for Asia Pacific and working in coordination with the local communications teams plus the French headquarters, the main missions of the trainee are :
- Activating and managing 360-communication plans to promote business expertise and achievements
- Supporting the senior representatives and experts in business lines (Global Banking and Advisory, Global Transaction and Payment Services, Global Markets), such as media & social media spokespeople, marketing teams
- Working in close collaboration with the global business communications teams and media relations team when relevant, to ensure consistency with global strategy
Primary Responsibilities
Planning
Contribute to the design and implementation of strategic communications approach to communicate business and sustainable finance expertise, from strategic planning to deliverySupport 360 communications, coordinate with external consultancies and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth execution where appropriateCoordinate with regional, local and global teams, contribute to weekly updates and take part in brainstorms and strategy discussionsContent creation
Conduct desktop research and use a broad range of in-house resources to build opinions and ideasFacilitate content compilation for all communications materialsAssist in business content amplification, including drafting and crafting of social media posts and articles for internal and external stakeholders, and follow up as appropriateContribute to regular communications materials, working with regional colleagues to gather multimedia content and edit text as neededMedia relations
News clippingsMaintain and update our record, including but not limited to spokesperson list, media log, media listSupport of awards-related activities
Administrative supports
Handle relevant reporting, such as performance analysis and regular communications metrics, sourcing, and administrative workDepartment Description :
The Communication department of Societe Generale Asia-Pacific ensures :
The definition and implementation of the communication strategy, in line with the company’s identity and objectives in the region, as well as with the directions and organization given by Societe Generale group’s Communication divisionThe support of the wholesale banking strategy and expertise, principally in Corporate & Investment banking (Global Banking and Advisory, Global Transaction and Payment Services, Global Markets), with Corporate & Social Responsibility and Innovation as key enablersThe promotion of Societe Generale’s brand positioning, its purpose, missions and values, to its internal and external stakeholdersThe department consists of a team split across following locations : Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, India, Japan, and Singapore for SE Asia. Structured around communication leads to support key areas of focus – Corporate identity & commitments / Business strategy & expertise / Data & Innovation / Corporate & Social responsibility – the department encompasses also expertise on the following channels :
Editorial and digital communicationsBranding and advertisingPartnerships and citizenshipBusiness Communications and Media relationsEventsProfile required
Bachelor’s degree in business administration / communications / financeExcellent written and verbal communication skills in EnglishStrong writing skills with creative thinkingCommunications experience in the financial services sector and general knowledge of the financial services industry will be an advantageExperience in traditional and social media strategy planning and execution in AsiaRelationship and adaptation skills : a team player with ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders at all levelsService-driven, dynamic and open-minded : a doer with ability to steer business and support functions towards a common goalExcellent attention to detail and accuracyTrustworthy, with sensitivity to confidential matters, and transparentReliable and proactive, with a collaborative spirit, strong client focus and flexible approach, and can work in agile environmentDedicated to fostering an inclusive culture and value diverse perspectivesThis 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.
Behavioral Skills :
Client - Understanding and Respect : I listen to clients and colleagues in order to understand and anticipate their needsTeam Spirit - Synergies : I make cooperation with colleagues in and outside my team a priorityInnovation - Thinking out of the box / Creativity : I propose new ideas and solutionsInnovation - Technology : I adopt new technologies in the solutions and projects I work onResponsibility - Performance : I strive for high performanceCommitment - Sustainability : I strive to develop my skills and knowledgeWhy join us
As soon as you arrive, you will be integrated into our teams and will learn every day alongside our experts, who will support you in your tasks. Gradually, you will become more independent in your projects, making this experience a real career accelerator. You will also discover all the diversity of our businesses, in a sector that is constantly evolving and innovating.