Brand & Communications Intern

SI Group • City of Schenectady, NY

9h

About The Position

As a Brand & Communications Intern, you will support our team in developing, executing, and evaluating communications strategies that elevate our brand, engage our employees, and connect with external stakeholders.

Potential SI Group projects/responsibilities could entail:

· Assist in creating, editing, and publishing content for internal and external communications, including newsletters, social media posts, and blogs. This includes interviewing internal subject matter experts.

· Collaborate with HR to craft stories or spotlight pieces that celebrate employee achievements and milestones, supporting a culture of recognition.

· Create polls, quizzes, or interactive elements for internal platforms to engage employees in brand and culture discussions.

· Help track and analyze engagement metrics for communications campaigns and social media, preparing insights that inform future strategies.

· Design graphics, infographics, or basic video content for internal and external channels to help bring brand stories to life.

· Support the coordination and execution of global communication campaigns and employee engagement activities (Culture Crews).

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams (such as Business Units, HR, and IT) to ensure consistent messaging across all communications.

· Assist in organizing virtual and in-person events, ensuring a cohesive brand experience and distribution of promotional items.

Requirements

• Degree program must be Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English, or other related major
• Must have strong writing skills and good attention to detail
• Experience with Microsoft Office, experience in Canva or Adobe a plus
• Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Completed a minimum of one year of a degree-granting four-year College or University (rising Juniors or Seniors preferred)
• Must be 18 years or older and be an active undergraduate/graduate in good academic standing
• Eligible for work within the US

Nice To Haves

• Experience with social media (LinkedIn/X) preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating, editing, and publishing content for internal and external communications, including newsletters, social media posts, and blogs. This includes interviewing internal subject matter experts.
• Collaborate with HR to craft stories or spotlight pieces that celebrate employee achievements and milestones, supporting a culture of recognition.
• Create polls, quizzes, or interactive elements for internal platforms to engage employees in brand and culture discussions.
• Help track and analyze engagement metrics for communications campaigns and social media, preparing insights that inform future strategies.
• Design graphics, infographics, or basic video content for internal and external channels to help bring brand stories to life.
• Support the coordination and execution of global communication campaigns and employee engagement activities (Culture Crews).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (such as Business Units, HR, and IT) to ensure consistent messaging across all communications.
• Assist in organizing virtual and in-person events, ensuring a cohesive brand experience and distribution of promotional items.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees