At EMC, we’re all about working together to make an impact. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, contribute, and gain experience that matters. We strive to be caring leaders, close partners, and responsive experts—always supporting each other to do our best work. Join us, and let’s improve lives together.
**This position is eligible to work a hybrid schedule from the Des Moines metro**
What to Expect: 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
Our employment practices are in accordance with the laws that prohibit discrimination due to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, active military status, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.
All of our locations are tobacco free including in company vehicles.
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