Communications Intern

Astronautics Corporation of America•Oak Creek, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Our internships are hands on and designed to let you see what it's like to work at Astronautics. This is a paid undergraduate intern opportunity. As a communications intern, you will work closely with our communications and human resources staff. Our summer intern program consists of at least 10 weeks of real world experience in a professional environment. Mentors are assigned to assist interns in achieving engineering related career development that is of mutual benefit to you and Astronautics. Our internship program includes events and opportunities to meet other interns and employees across the organization. This role will also provide an opportunity for professional development that results in contribution to the on-going business needs of Astronautics.

Requirements

Sophomore/Junior/Senior standing majoring in Journalism, Marketing/Communications, Public Relations, or English from an accredited institution
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe InDesign and Photoshop.
Effective written and oral communication skills
Professional communicator with both internal and external audiences
Self-motivated, good organizational skills, detail-oriented, ability to prioritize and multitask, and meet deadlines
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5/4.0
Able to work full-time during the summer
Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship
Strong communication, analytical, organizational and problem solving skills
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Capability of working independently with limited oversight

Nice To Haves

Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above
Knowledge of Word Press, video, and graphic design a plus
Ability to work part-time during the school year

Responsibilities

Maintain communication processes, procedures, and supporting documentation
Write feature articles and spotlight pieces for the weekly email update and website
Research and create presentation materials for STEM outreach activities
Draft press releases
Update and create marketing material
Support upcoming trade show
Collaborate with team on new ideas for marketing and communication
Attend weekly departmental meetings
Other duties to be assigned