Corporate Affairs Graduate Programme - Atlanta

Job Description:

Location: Atlanta

Please note that this is a hybrid role requiring 3 days per week in the office.

At Sage, innovation starts with our people. With over 13,000 colleagues across 40 locations worldwide, supporting over 2 million customers, we're united by a shared purpose: to transform the way millions of businesses work. As a global leader in AI, finance and HR software, we harness cutting-edge technology and forward-thinking ideas to simplify complexity and drive progress. At Sage, you'll join a high achieving culture that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning. Together, we're shaping the future of business software. Start your career with Sage in North America and make an impact from day one. Our ethos is simple: to help businesses thrive so they can support their communities and drive economic progress. At Sage, you'll find a high performing environment where your ideas matter, your growth is encouraged, and your work will add value from day one. Start your journey with us and help shape the future of business across North America and beyond.

Why join Sage as a graduate?

At Sage, we believe your career should start with opportunity, growth, and purpose. As a graduate, you'll benefit from structured training and development programs designed to build your skills and confidence from day one. You'll also have access to Sage Foundation, our global initiative that gives you five paid volunteer days each year to make a positive impact in your community. You'll join exceptional teams where you will have the chance to learn from experts, connect with peers, and grow a global professional network. At Sage, we're committed to helping you shape your future, offering clear career pathways and opportunities to innovate and make a real difference.
What will you be involved in?

We have an incredibly exciting opportunity for a high-performing new graduate with an interest in strategic communications, brand storytelling, and the intersection of business and innovation. This role will gain rare exposure to high-impact projects, executive-level insights, and a dynamic, fast-paced team environment. We're looking for someone with a strong appetite for learning-not only about communications and marketing, but equally about how the commercial side of the business operates and how our function helps drive revenue and deliver business results. As part of the broader Brand & Corporate Affairs team, this graduate role will support a range of communications priorities while having the opportunity to build relationships and collaborate across disciplines, including external communications, internal storytelling, and community engagement.

During your time on the programme, you could be involved in:

* Support commercially driven events and activations in the Atlanta market, including planning, coordination, and on-site execution.
* Partner with the Corporate Affairs team on major announcements, key product launches, and brand activations-all designed to tell a comprehensive tech innovation story underpinned by Al.
* Draft content and contribute to internal and external communications with an eye for clear, compelling storytelling
* Conduct light research, assist with planning documents, and prepare briefing materials as needed for executive-level engagement.
* Work collaboratively across the Corporate Affairs team and with partners in Marketing, Sales, Product, and Strategic Commercial and Community Partnerships to ensure alignment and impact.

This programme is designed to give you meaningful, hands-on experience from day one, with structured onboarding, regular coaching and feedback, mentoring from experienced content and social professionals, a personalised development plan, and the support and space to learn, ask questions and grow. By the end of the programme, you will have built a strong foundation in content and social marketing, gained confidence analysing performance and audience engagement, and created a portfolio of work showcasing your creativity, storytelling and marketing skills.

What we're looking for:

* Bachelor's in business, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field
* A solid writer who's confident in their ability to shape messaging with clarity and impact.
* Someone with emerging business maturity, curiosity, and a keen desire to understand how communications drives business outcomes.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
* A natural collaborator who enjoys building relationships, learning from others, and contributing to a team culture of excellence.
* Comfortable with hybrid work and able to be onsite at Ponce City Market three times a week (days are flexible within the workweek).
* Enthusiasm for innovation, tech, and storytelling that moves people to act.

What you can expect from the process:

* Apply online with your CV
* Complete screening, cognitive testing and video interview
* If successful at video interview stage, you will be invited to attend a final stage assessment
* Successful candidates will join us in October 2026

Please note that due to the high volume of applications, there may be a delay in our response. We thank you for your patience. Here at Sage, we are committed to inclusivity for all. If you need adjustments that would support you in the application process, please reach out to us at earlycareers@sage.com

Benefits of working at Sage include:

* Competitive salaries that landed us top 5% of similar sized companies (according to Comparably)
* Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage
* 401(k) retirement match (100% matching up to 4%)
* 32 days paid time off (21 personal days, 10 national holidays, 1 floating holiday)
* 18 weeks paid parental leave for birth, adoption or surrogacy offered 1 year after start date
* 5 days paid yearly to volunteer (through Sage Foundation)
* $5,250 tuition reimbursement per calendar year starting 6 months after hire date
* Sage Wellness Rewards Program ($600 wellness credit and $360 fitness reimbursement annually)
* Library of on-demand career development options and ongoing training offerings

*This role is not open to visa sponsorship. Candidates must have current work authorization for the location listed and not require sponsorship now or in the future to be considered