Communications & Project Specialist Intern - The Americas 6-month Internship position / Hybrid Model (Remotely & On-site)

About the role

Ready to put your creativity into action? Join the Lufthansa Group in Uniondale, NY, for a 6-month Project Management Support Internship with our Corporate Communications Team. Gain hands-on experience by leading your own projects while supporting daily business. We are looking for motivated, proactive students.

The company will not provide relocation assistance.

Responsibilities

• Development of public relations activities and media projects
• Editing press releases, creating media material and presentations
• Researching and responding to journalist inquiries and requests
• Media monitoring and research
• Coordination of press events
• Exposure to the North & South American media market and its effect on corporate communication strategies
• Ad hoc projects and administrative duties
• Perform other tasks and/or projects, as assigned

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in university or within 12 months of graduation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Previous experience in public relations and/or journalism preferred
• Team-oriented, motivated, energetic personality; creative writer
• Commitment to customer service
• Ability to work independently & under pressure with a high degree of accuracy & organization
• Good presentation skills
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to handle different projects simultaneously
• Proficient in MS Office
• Fluency in English and German; Spanish and/or Portuguese languages are an advantage
• Must fulfill all criteria to obtain a J-1 visa for the US if required or have a work-permit for the US