SAP Ixp Intern - Communications Specialist [Vancouver]

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We offer a highly collaborative, caring team environment with a strong focus on learning and development, recognition for your individual contributions, and a variety of benefit options for you to choose from.Apply now!

About the SAP Internship Experience Program

The SAP Internship Experience Program is SAP's global, strategic, paid internship program that provides university students with opportunities to find purpose in their careers.

Three reasons to intern at SAP

• Culture of collaboration : meet with mentors, make new friends across the globe and create a thriving personal network.
• Project-driven experience : gain cross-functional skills from our virtual and in-person learning sessions, diverse subject matter experts, and project deliverables.
• Gain visibility : with SAP Internship Experience Program in your title, you'll have a global network of SAP leaders, entrepreneurs and career development opportunities at your fingertips.

What you'll do

Position Title : SAP iXp Intern - Communications Specialist

Location : Vancouver, BC

Expected Start Date : 2 January 2024

Contract Duration : 8 months

Work Hours : 40 hours per week

• Research, draft and edit clear and concise internal communications for multiple audiences including employee news articles, leadership messages, PowerPoint presentations, emails, announcements, program / project correspondence and other organization-wide communication pieces
• Create (from concept to delivery) captivating promotional materials and multimedia communications such as digital banners, infographics, social media posts, videos and more for our internal audiences
• Ensure that all internal communications are delivered in accordance with the company branding and voice
• Measure and analyze communication success metrics to improve communications performance
• Manage content for Product Support's internal collaboration portal, SAP Work Zone
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and maintain stakeholder relationships

What you bring

We're looking for someone who takes initiative, perseveres, and stay curious. You like to work on meaningful innovative projects and are energized by lifelong learning.

Educational requirements

• Candidates should be in pursuit of a bachelor's degree in Communication, Business Administration or equivalent
• This role is best for someone in their second internship / Co-op or beyond
• Experience in the tech industry is an asset
• Willing to commit for 8 months full-time internship starting January 2, 2024

Desired skills / experience to be successful in this role

• Excellent writing and storytelling skills to engage employees across different regions, countries, line of businesses and cultures
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneDrive; Experience with SharePoint (not necessary but would be an asset)
• Eye for design : Basic understanding and creative eye for graphic design, turning ideas and concepts into visually effective collateral;

Experience with design software such as Adobe Illustrator or Figma (not necessary but would be an asset)

• Experience with video production software such as Premiere Pro an asset but not necessary
• Ability to work cross-functionally with people of different skill sets and across multiple time-zones
• Organized, detail-oriented and can manage time effectively with top-notch prioritization skills
• Openness to learn : Not only receptive to feedback and suggestions but also willing to ask for feedback
• Ability to effectively manage and track project timelines

Meet your team

Reporting to the Integrated Communications Lead, the successful candidate will be working within the Communications team in the Product Support Executive Office.

This team focuses on the "people side" of the organization, including employee engagement, change management, learning & development, and other people topics.

We build breakthroughs together

SAP innovations help more than 400,000 customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively.

Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management.

As a cloud company with 200 million users and more than 100,000 employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development.

Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves.

At SAP, we build breakthroughs, together.

We win with inclusion

SAP's culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone - regardless of background - feels included and can run at their best.

At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential.

We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better and more equitable world.

SAP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and / or mental disabilities.

If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team : [email protected]

For SAP employees : Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy.

Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.

EOE AA M / F / Vet / Disability :

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Requisition ID : 381374 Work Area : Communication Expected Travel : 0 - 10% Career Status : Student Employment Type : Intern Additional Locations : #LI-Hybrid.

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