Corporate Affairs & Communications INTERNSHIP

Short company description

JTI, a member of the Japan Tobacco Group of Companies, is a leading international tobacco manufacturer. With headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, and more than 40,000 employees worldwide, JTI has operations in more than 120 countries. It is the global owner of both Winston, the number two cigarette brand in the world, and Camel outside the USA and has the largest share in sales for both brands. Other global brands include Mevius and LD.

JTI is one of the first multinational companies to be established in Romania since 1993 and the first tobacco company that started to produce on the local market, in 1994. The company has also a national distribution system. JTI is engaged in supporting the local community, investing in a wide range of corporate social responsibility programs related to culture, society and environment.

JTI Romania is certified as a Top Employer Romania, Europe and Global 2018. In addition to the global certification achieved for the fourth year in a row, JTI was also ranked as Number One Top Employer for the Middle East, Europe, and the Asia Pacific regions.

At JTI, your career is firmly in your own hands.We strive to create an environment where the goals and needs of our business are supported by investment in people’s growth, providing you with opportunities to master your skills and reach your full potential through training and development programs, exciting local and international career opportunities.

At JTI, you can shape your future! If you like it, Join The Idea!

Requirements:

• Student in terminal year(s) of study (preferably); studies in Economics/ PR & Communication/ Psychology represent an advantage;
• Motivation to learn and to develop as professional in communications area;
• Good English knowledge;
• Good communication abilities and interpersonal skills;
• Proactive attitude;
• Good time management skills;
• Proficient in using MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point);
• Availability for travelling to different locations (on the country borderline) or where it is needed, by car or by air, on short notice

Responsibilities:

Responsible for providing support in corporate affairs & communications activities:

•Contributes to the anti-illicit trade advocacy and programs meant to increase law enforcement agencies capacity to fight the illegal trade in cigarettes
•Participates in the development and implementation of anti-illicit trade activities such as public campaigns, programs meant to increase the capacity of law enforcement agencies to fight the illegal trade (press events organization, participation in different events and meetings outside the office and outside the standard working hours)
•Participates in relevant meetings with authorities and drafts letters to the Customs, Border Police, National Police and/or other relevant authorities
•Supports other activities in the Corporate Affairs area, depending on the needs that may arise

Other info:

Paid internship.
Full time schedule (5 days / week, 8 hours / day)

Period: July 1st – September 30th 2019

Location:
JTI Romania HQ : Bucharest, Dimitrie Pompei 9-9A.