Corporate Communications Intern

About the role

This is a hybrid position requiring the team member to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week. No relocation is provided for this opportunity. Part-time (20 hours per week) with flexible schedule around coursework and class commitments.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to directors and managers in the department to help execute internal and external Global Communications initiatives
• Write draft press materials, blogs, website and social media content, as well as internal stories
• Coordinate content posting to PR newswire, website, social media channels and Intranet
• Coordinate special events (town halls, customer meetings, press events, etc.)
• Coordinate the Corporate Communications editorial calendar, working with communications colleagues to ensure integrated and consistent messaging to stakeholders
• Coordinate photography needs for the business
• Develop PowerPoint presentations for both internal and external use
• Develop graphics to use with social media posts
• Support the internal review process to secure approval for corporate and product communications content
• Perform other duties as needed, based on business need

Education

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program, relating to Communications (PR), Marketing Communications or Journalism preferred.

Work Experience

Prior internship or university experience in Corporate Communications or Public Relations discipline preferred.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Solid writing skills
• Social media exposure
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and stakeholder requests
• Ability to remain focused, connected and driven in a remote working environment
• Agile working style
• Knowledgeable of online graphics tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite tools (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, etc.)
• Experience in Microsoft Office 365 and SharePoint

Travel Requirements

None: No travel required

Physical Requirements

Medium-exerting up to 50 lb / 22 kg of force occasionally and/or up to 20 lb / 9 kg of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lb / 4 kg of force constantly to move objects.