Communications Intern

Who we are

Helsing is a defence AI company. Our mission is to protect our democracies. We aim to achieve technological leadership, so that open societies can continue to make sovereign decisions and control their ethical standards.

As democracies, we believe we have a special responsibility to be thoughtful about the development and deployment of powerful technologies like AI. We take this responsibility seriously.

We are an ambitious and committed team of engineers, AI specialists and customer-facing programme managers. We are looking for mission-driven people to join our European teams – and apply their skills to solve the most complex and impactful problems. We embrace an open and transparent culture that welcomes healthy debates on the use of technology in defence, its benefits, and its ethical implications.

The role

As a Communications Intern based in Paris (starting January 2027 - ending in June 2027), you will support Helsing's communications and government affairs activity across France, with a particular focus on media monitoring, press logistics, and content production. You will help the team understand how Helsing is being discussed in the French press, keep media and stakeholder relationships organised, and ensure that internal and external communications materials are polished and on-brand. You will also play a dedicated role in preparing for and delivering Paris Air Show 2027, one of the most significant events on Helsing's calendar, working closely with colleagues across communications and government affairs to ensure it runs smoothly.

The day-to-day

• Track and analyse French press coverage daily, flagging key narratives and sentiment shifts to the communications team

• Coordinate logistics for press events and media engagements, from scheduling through to on-site execution

• Draft and proofread internal updates, social copy, and briefing notes that reflect Helsing's tone of voice

• Maintain and update a comprehensive media and stakeholder contact database to support outreach and relationship management

• Provide logistical support for government affairs activities, including meeting coordination and roundtable and conference planning

• Deliver dedicated support across all phases of Paris Air Show 2027, from pre-event planning through to on-the-ground execution

You should apply if you

• Communicate fluently in French and English, both written and spoken

• Write clear, concise copy tailored to different audiences and formats

• Organise multiple moving parts simultaneously without losing attention to detail

• Build and maintain relationships with media and stakeholder contacts

• Adapt quickly to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Approach ambiguous tasks with curiosity and a methodical mindset

Note: We operate in an industry where women, as well as other minority groups, are systematically under-represented. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the listed qualifications; ability and impact cannot be summarised in a few bullet points.

Join Helsing and work with world-leading experts in their fields

• Helsing’s work is important. You’ll be directly contributing to the protection of democratic countries while balancing both ethical and geopolitical concerns

• The work is unique. We operate in a domain that has highly unusual technical requirements and constraints, and where robustness, safety, and ethical considerations are vital. You will face unique Engineering and AI challenges that make a meaningful impact in the world

• Our work frequently takes us right up to the state of the art in technical innovation, be it reinforcement learning, distributed systems, generative AI, or deployment infrastructure. The defence industry is entering the most exciting phase of the technological development curve. Advances in our field of world are not incremental: Helsing is part of, and often leading, historic leaps forward

• In our domain, success is a matter of order-of-magnitude improvements and novel capabilities. This means we take bets, aim high, and focus on big opportunities. Despite being a relatively young company, Helsing has already been selected for multiple significant government contracts

• We actively encourage healthy, proactive, and diverse debate internally about what we do and how we choose to do it. Teams and individual engineers are trusted (and encouraged) to practise responsible autonomy and critical thinking, and to focus on outcomes, not conformity. At Helsing you will have a say in how we (and you!) work, the opportunity to engage on what does and doesn’t work, and to take ownership of aspects of our culture that you care deeply about

What we offer

• Ticket restaurant: Swile card, €9/day value, 50% employer-funded

• Transport: 50% reimbursement of your transport subscription

Helsing is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or gender identity. Please do not submit personal data revealing racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, data concerning your health, or data concerning your sexual orientation.

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