Communications Intern

at  SGS

Company Description
We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.
Job Description

The Communications Associate serves as a member of the SGS Industries & Environment marketing support team, reporting to the Director of Sales Operations, SGS North America. The Communications Associate will be a bold thinker, helping execute communication strategies, infusing creativity and a fresh outlook to the marketing and communication efforts that support SGS Industries & Environment’s strategic goals. All ideas will be considered, we want people that are not afraid to speak up, try something new, push the limits and challenge the status quo.

• Help us tell our story by controlling our narrative and the message to be delivered by the SGS Industries and Environment team.
• In conjunction with the Director of Sales Operations, creates, streamlines, and drives all content for SGS Industries & Environment, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
• Creates and implements email campaigns for external clients that tie in with social media efforts.
• Designs compelling and sophisticated content collateral for sales proposals - print and digital.
• Leads assigned tasks and projects, collaborating effectively with internal clients to devise strategy and execute print, web, and multimedia communications collateral.
• Responsible for the initiation and execution of corporate campaigns that align to our brand guidelines, while not stifling creativity and boldness.
• Collects and analyzes defined metrics to evaluate success of new communications deliverables.
• At all times complies with SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, English, Marketing, Design, Journalism or related fields
• Experience: Experience creating unique and engaging content for digital and print marketing, content marketing, video and social media marketing.
• Outstanding copywriting and presentation skills, including strong editing skills (content, grammar, spelling).
• Working knowledge of intranet platforms (SharePoint) and social media tools (i.e. Sprout) as communications vehicles and content management tools.
• Strong project management skills and ability to deliver multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with content management systems, email marketing software (such as Oracle’s Eloqua), Survey Monkey, PowerBI, SharePoint (Office 365), BrandWatch, PR tools (Cision Cloud) and Social Media Listening tools.
• Proficient in O365, Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Bilingual in French is an asset.
  Additional Information
  SGS Canada is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to achieving greater accessibility by providing accommodation for people with disabilities during our hiring process. Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.
  Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada

Please refer the Job description for details