Chanel Internal Communications Apprentice

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CHANEL — Internal Communications Apprentice, Fondation CHANEL Europe, Paris. Work‑study role supporting internal comms, content and employee engagement across Europe.

Overview

Chanel is an iconic French luxury house known for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, fragrance and beauty. As an independent maison, Chanel combines creative excellence with exacting standards of craftsmanship. The Fondation CHANEL leads the brand's philanthropic and cultural initiatives, supporting artistic, social and environmental projects across multiple regions.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Support the development and execution of internal communications for Fondation CHANEL across European teams, including newsletters, intranet content and employee updates.
  • Draft, edit and localize clear, audience-tailored content in close collaboration with HR, operations and local country teams.
  • Assist in the production and coordination of internal events, town halls and employee engagement initiatives.
  • Help manage digital internal channels (intranet, internal social platforms) and maintain editorial calendars.
  • Monitor and report on engagement metrics; produce concise performance summaries and recommendations.
  • Provide administrative support to the communications team and liaise with external suppliers when required.

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in a higher-education programme (Bachelor’s or Master’s level) in Communications, Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or a related field.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong copywriting and editorial sense.
  • Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment.
  • Discretion and professional maturity when handling confidential information.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across multicultural teams.

Skills

Internal communications Content writing and copyediting Employee engagement and event support Intranet and internal digital channels management Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop/Illustrator) desirable Project coordination and stakeholder management

Experience

Prior internship or practical experience (internship(s) of several months) in corporate or internal communications, PR or a related role is desirable but not mandatory.

Education

Enrolment in a Bachelor's or Master's programme in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or equivalent (work-study/alternance format required).

Workplace

This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France. Cerulean lists 3.323 open roles in Paris, including 64 posted recently. The broader Île-de-France area accounts for 3.740 active listings on Cerulean, 97 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.294 open positions, with 122 posted this week.

Culture

Chanel fosters a culture of creative excellence, craftsmanship and discretion. Teams operate with high standards, cross‑disciplinary collaboration and a strong respect for heritage; Fondation CHANEL emphasises purpose‑driven projects and long‑term cultural engagement.

About Cerulean

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