The Advancement department at INSEAD is dedicated to fundraising and developing relationships with alumni and donors. It plays a crucial role in supporting the school’s strategic initiatives and promoting engagement within the INSEAD community.
INSEAD is seeking a Digital Communications Apprentice to join our Advancement department. This is a full-time, contract position based at our Europe Campus in Fontainebleau, France.
About the Job
We are currently looking to recruit an apprentice to join the Advancement Communications team as a Digital Communications Apprentice starting from September 2025. Based on our Europe campus in Fontainebleau, the role is located within our Advancement Department.
Your role within the team
- Assist the Marketing and Communications team in preparation for important events, such as the Alumni Forum, Alumni Reunions, Global INSEAD Day, and Giving Day
- Serve as Community Manager: draft Social Media posts and engage with the audience; Create 3 to 4 reels every 6 months for our social media channels, especially Instagram.
- Help with live coverage capturing photos, videos, on social media.
- Aid in creating PowerPoint presentations that are visually appealing and informative
- Assist in brainstorming content ideas using different formats (reels, carousals, videos, etc.) across all social media platforms
- Support the monitoring and reporting of media and social media activities using tools such as Metricool, Meltwater
- Assist in updating and ensuring content consistency on INSEAD.edu.
- Contribute to video and photo shooting, production, editing and sorting
- Create graphic designs and templates using Canva for bespoke campaigns
- Support in creating and updating the digital and Alumni toolkits
- Other duties as assigned
The ideal profile
- In preparation of Master’s degree in communications, ideally for 2 years
- Good communication skills
- Great sense of creativity and passionate about digital content creation
- Always seeking to improve personal skills
- Knowledge of web editing tools
- Excellent use of the Office Pack and ability to use the media networks
- Excellent team spirit with the ability to work autonomously
- Meticulous attention to detail and analytics skills
- Competence in Adobe Illustrator, Canva and Video Editing Tools
- Excellent English level, written and spoken
Kindly submit your application along with a CV in English.
In France, apprenticeship contracts are agreements combining work and study, allowing young individuals to gain vocational training and practical experience while being paid and working towards a diploma or qualification.
At INSEAD, we are proud of our strong international presence and deep connections to the global business community. Guided by our core values : diversity, independence, rigour, and entrepreneurial spirit, we foster a collaborative environment where empathy and integrity are at the heart of every interaction. With a commitment to professionalism and a client-focused approach, we encourage our team to embrace a growth mindset, driving innovation and delivering exceptional results. If you’re passionate about working with a dynamic, globally-minded team that values closeness to its clients and thrives on new challenges, we’d love to hear from you! Join our vibrant community and help shape the future of business education! Diversity is one of INSEAD’s founding values and as such we commit to cultivating a community that pursues equity, exemplifies inclusion and cherishes diversity in all its dimensions. Our jobs are open to all talents, so apply and join us!