Marketing Assistant

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We are a global engagement and marketing agency that creates human-centric touchpoints that unleash the power of people to deliver innovation and growth.Firm believers in the power of building community since 1987, we are helping brands, associations and not-for-profit organisations solve their key people challenges through our core expertise: Live & virtual events, Strategic & digital communications and Consulting & community solutions.We are an independently owned agency, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, with a global presence of 60 offices in 31 countries.THE PLACEMENTWe believe that there is no better way to achieve your own potential than by working with a company that helps other people achieve theirs. An internship with the world’s leading provider of strategic engagement and activation solutions will enable you to build and grow your career. Several interns have become full time staff and continue to develop their careers with challenging and stimulating projects and assignments.MarketingOn a day-to-day basis the role of the Marketing & Communications Intern is responsible for a combination of Marketing & Graphic Design responsibilities such as:

• Contribute to the development of publications and websites of MCI clients
• Facilitate marketing campaigns
• Schedule meetings, create timelines, help plan events
• Write content for e-communications
• Coordinate with the clients to develop content to be disseminated online and offline
• Deliver high quality services to MCI clients by creating, launching, and monitoring Social Media campaigns
• Regular updates of client websites
• Coordination with outside agencies to deliver printed material for our clients as well as coordinating with third parties to create compelling visuals and other promotional material required.

Graphic Design

• Create and design print and digital materials
• Adhere to brand guidelines and complete projects according to deadlines
• Update and adjust images
• Use graphic design software(s) and work with a wide variety of media
• Collaborate with the Graphic Designer to develop design concepts
• Assemble final presentation material for printing

GeneralYour profile:

• You must be an EU citizen (or hold a valid VISA/permit for students from the UK, post Brexit requirements)
• You are available for at least 6 months, ideally 12 months
• You must be an undergraduate or student undertaking for example (but not limited to) business, public administration, international relations, communications, or association management related studies and require an internship as a part of your course.

Language Skills

• Fluency in English is a must
• Ideally fluency in a 2nd EU language

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to persuade and negotiate
• Empathy to work with diverse customers, staff, managers, and authorities
• Problem-solving skills
• Creativity and imagination
• Aesthetic sensibility: ability to identify what is appealing for different target groups
• Excellent presentation skills
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to conduct in-depth research, strong planning, and project management competencies
• Strong inter-personal skills including cross cultural understanding
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft office applications, Wordpress is a must
• Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud
• Basic knowledge of layouts, typography, line composition, color, and other graphic design fundamental

Traits

• Pro-active and self-directed; initiative taker
• Strong business acumen
• Strong interest in social media, digital and branding
• Flexibility to adapt to changes in work tasks, structures, processes and cultures
• Ability to make decisions, to prioritise tasks and to remain calm under stress
• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a multinational team
• Sense of commitment and dedication; ability and desire to take ownership on assigned tasks; responsible and dependable
• Strong willingness and desire to address and meet the needs of customers
• Drive and ambition
• Innovative, always looking for new and productive ways to leverage the brand
• Professional personal presentation and appearance

Remuneration

• 700€ housing allowance per month (for international students only)
• Public transport pass (STIB, value +/- €49.00 per month)
• In addition to the Belgian public holidays, an entitlement to 1 day paid leave per calendar month will be granted for the duration of the agreement. Should the student be working at MCI during the month of December, a number of days will be pre-allocated to the week between Christmas and New Year when the MCI Brussels office is officially closed.

MCI is where you can bring your true self to work and be proud of what you do. Join us and make a difference!