Communications Intern

About IMD

Founded by business executives for business executives, the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) is an independent academic institute with campuses in Lausanne and Singapore as well as a Management Development Hub in Shenzen.
We strive to be the trusted learning partner of choice for ambitious individuals and organizations worldwide. Our executive education and degree programs are consistently ranked among the world’s best by the Financial Times, Bloomberg, Forbes, and others.
Our leading position in the field is grounded in our unique approach to creating real learning, real impact. Through our research, programs, and advisory work we enable business leaders to find new and better solutions.
Our purpose is Challenging what is and inspiring what could be, we develop leaders and organizations that contribute to a more prosperous, sustainable and inclusive world.

To reinforce our team, we are looking for a

Communications Intern (100%) / August 1, 2024 – January 31, 2025

The Jobs Mission

Our ambitious Communications team is seeking a Communications Intern to coordinate day- to-day publishing and operations. You will be joining a talented, dynamic, multicultural team which is setting the pace for the dissemination of faculty authored thought leadership and engagement with the IMD community. You will help publish and promote articles, videos and podcasts on our magazine and content ecosystem, I by IMD, and will work with social media, visual and multimedia and content specialists to get our message to a wide and diverse audience.
The role of Communications Intern is at the core of the Communications Team. She/he ensures that the logistical and administrative support is seamless in order to enable the other team members to focus on their tasks.

Key activities & accountabilities

• Support the cross functional areas of the communications team with logistical and administrative tasks
• Provide support in updating team editorial calendar
• Provide support in publishing activities and creating event pages
• Contribute to the publication of the IMD newsletters
• Manage scheduling of online webinars – acting as a liaison between various IMD community members
• Agile in learning in program tools such as Adobe Rush, Pardot, Salesforce, WordPress, Mailchimp
• Assist at on campus events

Formula for success

Education

• Currently enrolled in studies (BA in progress, in Hospitality management, Communication, Tourism or Marketing)

Competencies and skills

• Experience of working in an international environment is a strong plus
• Demonstrated organizational and administrative skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in an independent and proactive manner
• Customer-oriented
• Curiosity to learn
• Diplomatic and discreet
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Very strong team spirit is a must, as you will work closely with other Communications teams and faculty
• English fluent; good command of French or other languages an advantage
• Good written communication skills
• Computer literate (MS Office)
A good attention to detail

How to apply

If you have the above skills and would like to work in our stimulating environment, please send your complete application file (letter of motivation and resume in English, copies of your work certificates and diplomas).

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability (such as dyslexia, sight and/or hearing disabilities, etc) and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please specify it in your application.

A valid Swiss work permit or Swiss or EU-25EFTA citizenship is required for this position.