Communications Intern (Nicholasville, KY)

R.J. Corman Careers•Nicholasville, KY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

R. J. Corman Railroad Group serves all seven North American major railroads, many regional and short line railroads, and dozens of rail-related industries. Services include owning and operating nineteen short lines, providing emergency rail services associated with derailments and natural disasters, switching, track construction, track material distribution, signal design/construction, building switching locomotives, and operating a dinner train. This internship is a paid, 40 hr/week, hands-on program to develop and prepare you for your career aspirations. As an Intern, you will gain relevant business communications experience in a corporate headquarters environment. During this internship, you will be introduced to multiple facets of R. J. Corman and will be assigned a capstone project. You will work closely with managers and team members to apply your knowledge and skills both technically and professionally. You can also expect to have ongoing developmental conversations to ensure maximum growth. Successful interns may be offered the opportunity to participate in R. J. Corman’s Management Trainee Program at the end of the internship.

Requirements

Must be available for a 12-week period.
Must be able to work 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

Assist in corporate communications efforts such as creating content and posting information on the company’s internal platform
Participate in short-term projects based on the current needs of the organization
Leverage tools for research and reporting to support communication strategies and initiatives
Work alongside your communications supervisor to gain an understanding of their role and daily responsibilities
Participate in team meetings and calls
Present capstone project to management team at the end of the internship