Press Relations and Brand Communications Assistant - Apprenticeship/Alternance

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 and 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 fast and transparent. The company has been financed with over $141M by investors including Highland Europe, BlackFin, Serena, Cathay, Eurazeo and Battery Ventures.

Our diverse 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, Descartes serves a diverse portfolio of clients in more than 60 countries, with 20+ offices across Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin and North America.

For more information, visit our careers page.

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 contribute to the deployment of external communications projects. The role requires close cooperation with all business units and involves the following activities:

• Press and public relations — Key messages and Q&As, press reviews, media and journalist lists monitoring, global reporting, interviews and public opportunities support, thought-leadership content creation
• Brand and Editorial communication — Creation of corporate formats and official presentations, corporate content writing, awards dossiers, briefs definition for design content creation and marketing productions
• Creative and design production — Iconography research, creation of business cards, roll-up banners, leaflets and brochures for events, infographic design, short videos editing, liaising with printers for marketing materials, assistance for audiovisual productions
• Marketing activities global support — Punctual help with communication plans, tracking activities monitoring and cross-functional projects

Your missions will evolve as Descartes grows, offering opportunities to work on exciting projects.

ABOUT YOU

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Final year student of a 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, and keen to acquire new knowledge and skills including technical and digital ones
• Your writing, analytical skills and creative design enable you to make editorial proposals
• Excellent team player with the ability to work in a dynamic, 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 leading schools and research labs, supporting technical excellence
• Collaborative and professional environment
• Be part of an international team, diverse and inclusive
• Join a company with a purpose – help clients be more resilient towards climate risks
• Attractive remuneration according to profile, meal vouchers, 60% transport reimbursement

Descartes Underwriting values diversity and is committed to equal opportunities. We foster an inclusive work environment that respects 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