Internal Communication Apprentice

Hi, we’re Back Market.

We’re here to help make tech reliable, affordable, and better than new . We're a global marketplace for refurbished devices, helping lower our collective environmental impact by providing trustworthy, affordable tech with 92% less carbon emissions than new.

Yep, you read that right. Turns out refurbished tech is way better for the planet than new. In fact, With every device purchased on Back Market, our positive impact on the planet grows. From our Customer Care representatives to our software engineer, every individual at Back Market cuts the planet — and consumers — a break. Our mission is simple: to do more with what we already have.

Are you ready to join us?

Job description

The Culture Team is made of the Guardians of Back Market’s DNA with 2 main pillars: Office team here to Bring Back Market Culture to life throughout all offices & events, Internal Communication here to Keep Back Makers informed, energized, and engaged.

As Internal Communication Intern you will help inspire, inform, engage, and energize employees by ensuring our internal messages are optimized and well-coordinated. As well as supporting multiple teams within Back Market keeping a global vision in mind while also providing tailored and thoughtful input to various communication projects.

Your Mission (If You Accept It):

• Support coordination of the creation of both our weekly and monthly all-team presentations. On both sides: creative & organization!

• Master the look and feel, tone of voice, and basic design of Back Market’s brand and culture, making sure it’s present when drafting and updating all written and visual internal communications

• Draft and develop resources (training, checklists, templates, documents) to help other teams plan, review, & improve their communications.

• Centralize and evaluate employee communication needs and projects to support planning a cohesive overall communication plan.

• Update and contribute to process improvement efforts and other tools used by Internal Communications.

• Act as a key point of contact for Back Makers across all locations, supporting global internal communication needs and ensuring consistent information flow across a distributed, international company.

• Support the planning and coordination of our annual global company seminar, bringing together all Back Makers and contributing to its content, organization, and internal communication rollout.

You’re At The Right Place If:

• Looking for a 12-month apprenticeship

• English is a no-brainer (fully professional capability). If you’re extra cool and speak French and have knowledge of French culture, bonus points for you!

• Strong writing skills that demonstrate both professionalism and approachability

• Demonstrated time management & project prioritization skills

• A keen eye for design, & experience with design tools such as Canva

• Highly preferred: experience with Slack, Google Suite (GSlides, Gmail, GDrive, Gdocs), Powerpoint

ABOUT THE APPRENTICESHIP: ℹ️

• Starting date: September 2026

• Duration: 12 months (until August/September 2027)

• Location: Bordeaux, France

• Contract: You must already be enrolled in a Work-study program in a French school (contrat d’alternance/ d’apprentissage).

NB: Priority given to following rhythms : 3 days / 2 days or 4days / 1 day at school (Mondays should be in Back Market).

Recruitment Process:

• Video-call Interview with the Talent Acquisition Specialist

• Skills fit interview + Live case study with the direct manager

• Cultural fit interview with another person in the team

WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN US ? ✌

At Back Market, we’re committed to hiring and supporting diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives — it’s one of the reasons we’re such a high-scoring certified B Corp company (93.2).

No matter your role and seniority level, you’ll enjoy impact-driven work with hands-on career development in an innovative, driven, and fast-paced environment — with benefits to match, like:

- A mission driven work environment where your day to day makes an impact on the planet. Seriously.

- Hybrid work environment, with 2 remote days a week and 1 remote work week per quarter, plus 3 flex days.

- Employee Resource Groups, including mentorship programs, comprehensive accessibility policies, and cultural competency training.

At Back Market, we strive to create a workplace that embodies the world we’re trying to change. We’ve embedded our diversity, equity, and inclusion principles into our DNA — from dedicated staff to employee resource groups to our company values.

We know that the perfect background for a role doesn’t mean the perfect fit — we encourage you to apply for a role even if you think you may not have all the qualifications.

If reasonable accommodations are needed for the interview process, please do not hesitate to discuss this with the Talent Acquisition Team.