Communications Intern

About The Company

At Current, everything starts with people. We believe that when you invest in talent through opportunity, development, and support, you unlock growth for individuals, firms, and clients alike. Founded in 2023, Current has rapidly become one of the fastest-growing accounting platforms in the country, partnering with more than 40 leading accounting firms across the United States. Today, our community includes over 2,000 professionals, 30+ offices nationwide, and a growing global workforce that supports clients around the world. Backed by Thrive Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, and Springdale Industries, Current is investing heavily in technology, artificial intelligence, and workforce innovation to help modernize the profession.

Essential Functions

• Aid in the creation and distribution of marketing and communication materials, including newsletters, email campaigns, blogs, and promotional content.
• Support social media efforts by helping create, schedule, monitor, and analyze content across various platforms.
• Maintain and update website content, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with brand standards.
• Aid in the development of marketing collateral, presentations, and client-facing materials.
• Assist in the development of internal communication initiatives that promote employee engagement and reinforce company culture.
• Cook up and coordinate marketing campaigns, events, community involvement activities, and firm-sponsored programs.
• Track and monitor communication and marketing metrics, providing status updates and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct research on industry trends, competitors, and communication best practices to support marketing strategies.
• Support photography, videography, and content gathering for firm events, employee spotlights, and promotional efforts.
• Assist with cross-functional collaboration by assisting with meetings, project coordination, note-taking, and follow-up activities.
• Ensure all communications maintain consistency with the firm's brand standards, messaging, and professional image.
• Perform other marketing and communications-related duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent grammar, proofreading, and editing abilities.
• Creative thinking with an eye for design, storytelling, and audience engagement.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with diverse teams.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and digital communication tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar design tools is preferred.
• An analytical mindset with the ability to interpret engagement and marketing performance data.
• Professionalism and commitment to maintaining confidentiality when appropriate.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities. The Communications Intern will report directly to the Marketing Department leadership and work closely with members of the marketing team.

Position Expectations & Work Environment

• This is a part-time internship position. The intern is expected to work a minimum of 20-25 hours per week, with scheduling flexibility to accommodate academic commitments.
• Work will be performed on-site during normal business hours in a professional office setting.

Location & Travel

This position is based at the Springfield, MO office. Limited local travel may be required for marketing events, community outreach activities, or content gathering opportunities.

Required Education & Experience

• Actively pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Advertising, Graphic Design, Business Administration, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing social media accounts, creating content, or participating in marketing-related projects.
• Familiarity with content creation, graphic design, photography, video editing, or digital marketing tools.