Graduate, Communications

Job description

Role Title: Graduate, Communications

Business : Communications

New or Existing Role? New

Grade: GCB6

We are currently looking for recent graduates to join our Global Communications team! For anyone looking to build a career in communications, HSBC's Communications Graduate Programme could be the right fit for you.

About Us

· By joining our Communications graduate programme, you'll be part of a team that works to support HSBC's Group strategy and values as well as enhancing and protecting its reputation. We enable this through:

· consumer PR, media management, leadership and employee communications, communication for major change programmes, and on key business issues like trade, technology, sustainable finance, diversity and financial crime risk.

· financial results, media relations and archive management.

· The world is moving at pace, and we are constantly thinking of new ways to create unmissable communications and distribute it in a way that people want to see, from traditional PR campaigns to social media and mobile.

About the Programme

· This is a 2-year rotational programme for recent graduates who are interested in building their career in communications. The role holder will be placed in short-term roles (3-6 months each) within the Global Communications function, based in London.
· As a graduate you will be expected to:

· Execute the communications plans with guidance from the line manager to support business activities and strategies.

· Participate in communication campaigns and projects to support business activities and strategies.

· Support with developing the content in line with HSBC values and ensure alignment with global policies.

· Support the effective communication of HSBC priorities, company purpose and business activities to a range of audiences.

· Provide support with the communications strategies internally and externally

Why choose HSBC Global Communications?

· From day one, you'll have a wide network of dedicated people to support you, including a line manager, placement manager, mentor and a buddy. They'll be with you, every step of the way, to answer your questions, help build your professional network and support you in your career development.

About You!

· We are looking for motivated and dedicated people who have a record of making a positive impact on projects, events and groups, who collaborate well with people and are able to read others well and encourage mutual respect in sometimes high-pressured environments.
· This means building reliable relationships and ensuring people can count on them. We want individuals who can think strategically and generate new ideas showing a determination to learn.
· Individuals need to be courageous and proactive when searching for better solutions and making use of the resources we have around us.
· Key skills we are looking for include:

· University graduates who have recently completed a related Communications / Media / Journalism degree (to be eligible for this graduate programme, you will have a 2:1 degree)

· Creative and passionate

· Excellent communicators

· Confident dealing with people and able to build strong relationships and networks.

· Customer focused

· Interested in current affairs

· Have strong English - verbal and written skills

· Demonstrate leadership skills and strong analytical capability.

You'll be open to learning all things digital and taking ownership and initiative when it comes to your own work.

Desired profile

Qualifications :

As a business operating in markets all around the world, we believe diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why HSBC is committed to being an inclusive employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.

We want everyone to be able to fulfil their potential which is why we provide a range of flexible working arrangements and family friendly policies.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating a diverse environment.

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