Communications Intern

Location: Singapore, Singapore

In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.

Thales established its presence in Singapore in 1973 to support the expansion of aerospace-related activities in the Asia-Pacific region. Throughout the last four decades, the company grew from strength to strength and is today involved in the primary businesses of Aerospace (including Air Traffic Management), Defence & Security, Ground Transportation and Digital Identity & Security. Thales today employs over 2,100 people in Singapore across all its business areas.

About Us

Thales is a global leader in advanced technologies investing in digital and “deep tech” innovations – connectivity, big data, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and quantum technologies – to build a confident future crucial for the development of our societies. From the bottom of the oceans to the depths of space and cyberspace, Thales provides a unique range of technologies and services that make tomorrow possible, today. Whenever a critical decision needs to be made, Thales has a role to play. Our solutions help customers– businesses, organisations and governments – in the defence, aeronautics, space, transport, and digital identity and security domains make the right decisions at the right time and act accordingly in challenging environments.World-class technology, the combined expertise of 81,000 employees and operations in 68 countries have made Thales a key player in keeping the public safe and secure, guarding vital infrastructure and protecting the national security interests of countries around the globe. In 2021, the Group generated sales of €16.2 billion.

About the Internship

The Communications team is looking to engage an intern, who’s bursting with creative ideas and enthusiasm, to support us in upcoming projects that help enhance the Thales brand in Singapore and throughout the Asia region.

The intern will work closely with the Communications team and with other business functions to communicate across multiple channels (internal, external, social) on a diverse array of topics cutting across all of the business sectors that Thales is involved in.

This is a great opportunity to be exposed to a wide variety of communications activities, from writing to content generation, video production and editing, design to events management.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Writing and other content generation: internal articles, social media posts, short-form articles

• Pre-event and on-ground support at events, including exhibitions, trade shows, conferences and internal events;

• Design work for posters, other collateral;

• Creating simple video and digital content, including filming and editing

• Maintain and enhance current Thales intranet site

• Administrative support for the Communications Department;

• Work closely with Communications and HR on employer branding-related projects;

Required skills and competencies:

• Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English

• Enthusiastic and proactive, with a can-do attitude

• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively across different teams and groups.

• Proficient in the Microsoft Office portfolio, and comfortable with Photoshop or any other video-editing software

• Experience with creative design and/or Content management systems (CMS) would be a plus

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Great journeys start here, apply now!