Communications Intern

Location: Singapore, Singapore

Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation, our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we’re driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.

In Singapore, Thales has been a trusted partner since 1973, originally focused on aerospace activities in the Asia-Pacific region. With 2,000 employees across three local sites, we deliver cutting-edge solutions across aerospace (including air traffic management), defence and security, and digital identity and cybersecurity sectors. Together, we’re shaping the future by enabling customers to make pivotal decisions that safeguard communities and power progress.

About Thales

Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) is a global leader in advanced technologies specialized in three business domains: Defence & Security, Aeronautics & Space, and Cybersecurity & Digital identity. It develops products and solutions that help make the world safer, greener and more inclusive.

The Group invests close to €4 billion a year in Research & Development, particularly in key innovation areas such as AI, cybersecurity, quantum technologies, cloud technologies and 6G.

Thales has close to 81,000 employees in 68 countries. In 2023, the Group generated sales of €18.4 billion.

About Thales in Singapore

Thales established its presence in Singapore in 1973 to support the expansion of aerospace-related activities in the Asia-Pacific region. Over the years, the company has expanded and today is involved in the main sectors of Aerospace (including Air Traffic Management), Defence & Security and Digital Identity & Security (DIS). Thales also has an established Research, Technology and Innovation (RTI) footprint in Singapore, housing a Research and Technology team (one of five for the Thales Group worldwide), an Innovation Hub and the Digital Factory in Asia.

For the Digital Identity & Security business, Thales operates the Group’s largest multi-module DIS Manufacturing Competence Centre in Singapore, together with an Engineering Competence Centre working on research and product development for multiple sectors, including banking, telecommunications and automotive. In Aerospace, the largest avionics manufacturing site for the Thales Group is located in Singapore.

Thales employs over 2,000 people of over thirty nationalities in Singapore, across three locations in Singapore, which includes 28 Changi North Rise (CNR), 12 Ayer Rajah Crescent (ARC) and Suntec City.

About the Internship

The Communications team is looking to engage an intern, who’s bursting with creative ideas and enthusiasm, to support us in upcoming projects that help enhance the Thales brand in Singapore and throughout the Asia region. The intern will work closely with the Communications team and with other business functions to communicate across multiple channels (internal & external) on a diverse array of topics cutting across all business sectors that Thales is involved in. This is a great opportunity to be exposed to a wide variety of communications activities, from writing to content generation, video production and editing, design to events management.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Content generation and design work of short-form articles like internal articles, social media posts, video descriptions, posters and more
• Pre-event and on-ground support at exhibitions, trade shows, conferences and internal events
• Creation of simple video and digital content, including filming and editing
• Liaison with Communications and HR on employer branding-related projects
• Maintain and enhance current Thales intranet site
• Administrative support and inventory management

Required skills and competencies:

• Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English
• Enthusiastic and proactive with a can-do attitude and ability to multi-task
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively across different teams and groups
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office portfolio, and comfortable with Photoshop or any other video-editing software
• Experience with creative design and/or Content Management Systems (CMS) would be a plus

At Thales, we’re committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, you’ll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do. Join us, and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference – for a safer, greener, and more inclusive world.