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Motorola Solutions is there for our customers when everything is on the line. In extreme moments — when a hurricane lands or when a fire breaks out. And in everyday moments — when a package arrives just in time for the holiday or when a child doesn’t miss the school bus home. 

We unify voice, data, video and analytics in one integrated ecosystem to enable individuals, businesses and communities to work together in more powerful ways. To help people make better decisions, act confidently and be their best in the moments that matter. Bring your passion, potential and talents to Motorola Solutions and connect with a career that matters.

Department OverviewThe Global Communications team is the voice of Motorola Solutions, telling the company’s story of transformation and progress to employees, reporters and other stakeholders. We work strategically and collaboratively with colleagues around the world, finding the most compelling stories to tell and bringing them to life through communications plans and activities that drive business results.
Job Description

As part of the dynamic summer intern program at Motorola Solutions’ Chicago headquarters, the Communications Intern will partner with members of the Global Communications team and other departments across the company, providing internal and external communications and project management support with a strong emphasis on writing. 

Scope of Responsibilities

• Develop well-crafted strategic communications for internal and external audiences, such as employee news stories, presentations, talking points, video scripts, social media content, news releases and blog posts.

• Serve as an internal reporter, seeking out compelling stories and projects from across the company and bringing them to life across a variety of internal, external and digital channels.

• Manage communications projects, working with team members and other departments to deliver high-quality work on time.

• Conduct research on communications matters, trends and best practices; monitor business and competitor news to identify emerging issues and storytelling opportunities.

• Collaborate with interns from other departments on individual and group projects.

• Support other communications projects as assigned, including measurement, reporting, events and limited administrative duties.

 Specific Knowledge and Skills

• Outstanding writing and communication skills

• Experience writing for different audiences and channels

• Able to work independently and effectively collaborate with colleagues, both in-person and virtually

• Effective project management skills with keen attention to detail

• Examples that demonstrate strategic thinking and problem-solving

• Poised, professional and collaborative in interactions with team members, leaders and executives

Motorola Solutions is a U.S. Federal contractor and must comply with the recent U.S. Government Executive Order requiring that Federal contractors ensure that their U.S. employees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by December 8, 2021. Accordingly, Motorola Solutions requires all US employees, even those working from home, to be fully vaccinated unless entitled to a reasonable accommodation based on a qualified medical condition or religious belief.

If you are unable to be fully vaccinated due to a qualified medical condition or religious belief, you will be required to apply for a reasonable accommodation prior to moving forward with the recruitment process. As a part of this process you will be required to provide information or documentation about the reason you cannot be vaccinated. If your request for an accommodation is not approved, an offer for employment will not be made.

Basic Requirements

• Must be currently pursuing a Bachelors degree with graduation date on or after December 2022

Travel RequirementsNone
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeIntern
Referral Payment PlanNo

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits effective Day 1
• 401K with Company Match and Day 1 vesting
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental & Family Leave
• and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran's status, or, any other protected characteristic.