Corporate Communications Intern

About the role

This position is eligible to work a hybrid schedule from the Des Moines metro. Our team plans to begin interviewing candidates on October 1. Applications will continue to be accepted and reviewed throughout the recruiting process, though interested students are encouraged to apply early for consideration.

Essential Functions

• Summer full-time paid internship working alongside the Corporate Communications Manager and others within the Marketing & Communications department
• Assists with internal and external communications campaigns and projects, including working with business partners to assess needs, drafting communications and working with Marketing & Communications team members as needed to accomplish goals
• Assists with maintenance of our intranet, implementing strategic changes, supporting site admins from our business units, and building/publishing content
• Supports the larger Marketing & Communications department by performing other work as assigned, including project coordination, copywriting and proofreading

Education & Experience

• Major in Communications, Public Relations, or a related field
• Completion of junior year
• Cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher
• Related coursework required
• Experience with business-style writing preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical ability
• Strong organizational skills
• Sound decision-making and problem-solving
• Attention to detail
• Good personal computer knowledge