Communications Intern

Continental•Sumter, SC

9h•$20•Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for a creative and social self-starter to join our Communications team as a Communications Intern. In this role, you’ll be responsible for helping us keep our internal and external audiences informed, engaged, and inspired. You’ll play a key part in gathering stories, creating engaging content, and helping tell Continental’s story — from weekly newsletters to social media updates and local CSR events.

Requirements

Must be a proactive, organized communicator who is comfortable engaging with colleagues at all levels, asking questions, managing multiple deadlines, and taking initiative to gather information.
Must be a strong storyteller and writer with an eye for tone and detail, familiar with basic content creation tools (e.g., Canva) and social media platforms such as Facebook.
Must be a college student currently enrolled in a US accredited degree program pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
Must be a current junior or higher and able to dedicate at least 12 months towards internship (will be in school for minimum the next 12 months)
Must have and maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher
Must be able to work on site no less than 3 days a week / a minimum of 20 hours per week during normal business hours (Mon-Fri)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Strong desire to work in a fast paced, multi-cultural, team-oriented environment
Self-starter and a quick learner
Must have the ability to stay organized while multi-tasking and handle pressure with adherence to quality and deadlines while maintaining a high level of professionalism
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job posting
No relocation assistance is offered for this position

Nice To Haves

Experience with content management systems
Basic photography skills
Knowledge of basic graphic design principles
Video production and editing experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Gather stories, team updates, photos, and other content weekly
Write, edit, and format the internal newsletter for company-wide distribution
Assist Communications Manager with maintenance of intranet pages
Ensure bulletin boards and all other communications tools are maintained with pertinent, up-to-date information
Gather and create engaging content for the USA Facebook page (managed by corporate office in Fort Mill, SC)
Monitor Facebook engagement activity to keep the community active and informed
Report on key analytics
Coordinate with teams to gather up-to-date information
Design and post updates across internal screens or bulletin boards
Collaborate with the CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) team
Promote and participate in local events, volunteering, and social impact activities
Develop creative and project management skills by assisting with special initiatives such as videos shooting and editing and event planning assistance
Support employee engagement activities and employee personnel events
Assist in preparing information and materials for internal distribution
Create PowerPoint presentations and Excel files, as needed
Support with department requests for edits, creating surveys, etc.
Follow all plant, ESH, CBS, quality, and department processes and procedures