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Job description
In a communication department, the communication assistant participates in communication actions (clients, prospects, partners, employees) and carries out all or part of the technical activities of these operations.
Most often reporting to the communication and marketing department, thecommunication assistant or thecommunication assistant, handles numerous tasks: participation and implementation of the communication plan (objectives, budget…), contribution to various internal and external communication projects, creation of communication materials (print and web), participation in logistics and follow-up of corporate events, secretarial and administrative management of the department (organizing meetings, maintaining agendas, writing minutes, reporting…), media relations follow-up.
The nature of their missions and responsibilities depends on the structure that employs them.
In smaller companies without a press officer, the communication assistant may participate in the media plan, communicate about special events, write press releases, organize interviews and reports about the company, enrich the press file, the press book, and keep documentation up to date.
They may also take charge of the company's public relations, manage the press file of institutions and influential individuals, and respond to requests from the public or institutions. In this capacity, they collaborate in drafting presentation files for all or part of the company's activities.
In internal communication, the communication assistant participates in the editorial secretariat for the development of the company's newsletter, information bulletins, leaflets, or posters.
The’communication assistant or theThe communication assistant performs a very varied office job that can be stressful. One must be able to "jump from one topic to another" and be capable of working quickly on many projects at once.
Adaptability, excellent interpersonal skills, initiative, and speed are essential for this profession, as well as a perfect mastery of office tools, graphic tools, and digital tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, social networks…).
Studies / Training to become Communication Assistant
The most suitable degrees are related to management assistance and communication. The required level ranges from a two-year degree to a five-year degree.
Examples of training:
two-year degree
- BTS communication,
- BTS support for managerial action
- BTS SME management
Bac + 3 level
- BUT IC – information communication
- BUT MMI – multimedia and internet professions
- BUT GEA – business and administration management
- Professional bachelor's degree in communication: communication officer.
Different pathways: digital communication officer in local authorities (Gustave Eiffel University), proximity communication officer and digital media (Cergy Paris University) - Professional bachelor's degree in communication: event management
- Professional bachelor's degree in communication: communication project manager.
- Professional bachelor's degree in digital professions: web design and production
Different pathways: cultural and multimedia communication officer (Cergy Paris University) - License information – communication
- Bachelor in Communication
Bac + 5 level
- Master in Information-Communication
Career evolutions
After a few years of experience, the communication assistant can hope to advance to a corporate role as a communication manager and be responsible for both strategic and operational tasks in digital communication, marketing, events, or HR communication.
There is also the possibility of advancing in the sectors of communication agencies, digital agencies, and press relations agencies.
More details on the master's programs: www.trouvermonmaster.gouv.fr
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