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Job description

Summary

We are looking for an experienced, proactive, detail-oriented and passionate communicator to join our Communications team as a Communications Officer who will assist the Head of Communications for the Americas to implement internal and external communications strategies and be a trusted and strategic advisor for our business lines.

The ideal candidate will speak fluently French, excel in a fast-paced environment, be an excellent writer, a team player, and a problem-solver.

Based in New York, the scope of the role covers the Americas region.

Key Responsibilities

As an active member of the Communications team, you will assist the Head of Communications for the Americas to lead employee engagement and accompany the business lines in their commercial strategy across the region through thoughtful and comprehensive communications initiatives. You will also support the team by staying one-step ahead to help manage priorities effectively, coordinate activities, and track critical deliverables.

Internally, you will develop strong relationships with the Head Office Communications competence centers, Communications Correspondents in the region, and with key partners including the Chief-of-Staff team and the business lines.

The incumbent will help the Head of Communications for the Americas to define and implement the communications strategies related to our activities in Canada [Credit Agricole CIB & Credit Agricole Services & Operations] and be a point of contact for the Head Office Communications Competence Centers.

Event and Client Communications
§ Events Management
- Assist with the organization of regional internal events such as in-person/virtual/hybrid staff town halls, meeting with management series, lunch & learn series, year-end party, and client events
- Liaise with key partners such as IT/Help Desk and Property and Corporate Services to ensure a smooth and success event onsite
- Prepare a detailed proposal including cost estimate, budget management and timeline
- Draft the budget estimate and get the necessary approvals
- Design and manage event website and handle registration through Evenium/Eventology and keep stakeholders informed about the event’s progress
- Provides audio/visual and event support for communications purposes as needed

§ Benchmarking exercises
- Provide support to the business line on benchmarking initiatives with specialized media by researching industry
awards and manage business lines’ award entries and industry presentations

§ Advertising
- Provide assistance to business lines with marketing campaigns/advertorials as required

§ Marketing and PR
- Work with Head Office Communications competence centers on external-facing marketing and public relations materials such as fact sheets, infographics, executive biographies, employee announcements, brochures, among others