Communications Co-op 2026

About the role

The Student Program at Nexteer Automotive provides high-potential students with meaningful opportunities to apply their classroom knowledge in a professional setting, gaining hands-on skills and industry exposure. As a Communications Co-op, you’ll play a key role in crafting compelling content, planning impactful events, and developing multimedia materials to enhance our brand and employee engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• A Brand Storyteller – Develop engaging content for emails, digital communications, and print materials to promote Nexteer’s brand and culture.
• An Event Coordinator – Assist in planning and executing site and functional events, including various employee events and the annual offsite leadership conference, ensuring seamless logistics and an engaging experience.
• A Multimedia Creator – Design, edit, and publish visually compelling materials across print, digital, and motion platforms, bringing creative ideas to life.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Highly professional demeanor with ability and confidence to interface with all levels of the company - including senior leadership.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365.
• PREFERRED: Experience with multimedia design tools, such as Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects).

Job Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Graphic Design, Communication Design, or Multimedia Design.
• Must have ability to commute to Saginaw and maintain full-time student status (12+ credits during Fall/Winter semesters).
• Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
• Available to work 20-32 hours per week during the academic year, with potential for full-time hours in summer and breaks.
• Candidates must have the right to work in the U.S. without requiring current or future sponsorship.
• OPTIONAL: Students are encouraged to submit a portfolio for review.

Job Requirements

This position offers the potential opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement.