Intern - Corporate Communications

Intern – Corporate Communications
Minimum Education Level: Rising Junior Preferred Majors: Communications, Public Relations, Graphic Design

Department Description:

The Corporate Communications department is responsible for media relations; corporate messaging, collateral, and identity; employee communications; crisis communications; content management; web management; and technical editing.

Job Description:

The Corporate Communications intern will develop content for a variety of mediums for both external audiences (national and regional media, utility and energy companies, financial institutions, state policymakers and commissioners, and federal regulators) and employees (highly specialized engineers and economists). The intern will be involved in projects and functions primarily related to: 1) Reporting, writing, editing. 2) Employee Communications. 3) Media Relations.

Responsibilities:

•       Draft articles and other content for corporate websites (intranet, external web,news blog).
•       Report on internal events and take photos.
•        Perform tasks related to the corporate intranet redesign project.
•       Perform tasks to support media requests.
•       Help with video production, including script writing and interviewing.
•       Draft tweets.
•       Help develop print materials and PowerPoint slides.
•       Support Communications staff should emergency communications be required.

 Requirements:

•       Excellent writing and editing skills.
•        Strong verbal and written communication skills.
•        Ability to work independently and manage time.
•        Experience meeting tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

•        Desire to pursue a career in Corporate Communications and/or Public Relations.
•       Interest in energy policy or energy industry a plus.