Communications Intern

Valvoline Global•Lexington, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At Valvoline Global Operations, we’re proud to be The Original Motor Oil, but we’ve never rested on being first. Founded in 1866, we introduced the world’s first branded motor oil, staking our claim as a pioneer in the automotive and industrial solutions industry. Today, as an affiliate of Aramco, one of the world’s largest integrated energy and chemicals companies, we are driven by innovation and committed to creating sustainable solutions for a better future. With a global presence, we develop future-ready products and provide best-in-class services for our partners around the world. For us, originality isn’t just about where we began; it’s about where we’re headed and how we’ll lead the way. We are originality in motion. Our corporate values—Care, Integrity, Passion, Unity, and Excellence—are at the heart of everything we do. These values define how we operate, how we treat one another, and how we engage with our partners, customers, and the communities we serve. At Valvoline Global, we are united in our commitment to: • Treating everyone with care.• Acting with unwavering integrity.• Striving for excellence in all endeavors.• Delivering on our commitments with passion.• Collaborating as one unified team. When you join Valvoline Global, you’ll become part of a culture that celebrates creativity, innovation, and excellence. Together, we’re shaping the future of automotive and industrial solutions. Valvoline™ Global Operations (“VGO”) is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Global Corporate Communications Intern to support the Global Corporate Communications team, with a focus on earned media / public relations, during the 2026 summer term. This role provides hands-on experience supporting a broad range of global initiatives spanning internal and external communications – all helping to shape and protect Valvoline’s iconic brand and organizational reputation. This internship is ideal for a student interested in how strategic communications skills are leveraged in a global organization through strategic external messaging, and brand storytelling. The Global Corporate Communications Intern will support high-profile initiatives including Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ race season activation, the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup activation, global product launches and PR process development. While this role will primarily support global earned media efforts, there will be opportunities to contribute to internal and corporate social responsibility communications initiatives. This is a 12 week on-site internship from May-August and will need to sit in Lexington, KY

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism or a related field.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with a critical eye for tone, clarity and brand voice.
Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
Creative mindset with an interest in brand storytelling.
Collaborative, proactive approach with a willingness to learn and take initiative.
Ability to work on-site at VGO’s Lexington, KY headquarters four days a week (M-Th.) with occasional availability to join calls with global partners outside of the Eastern time zone.
Corporate office environment, fully on-site at Lexington, KY headquarters
Minimal physical effort; primarily computer-based work
No travel expected

Responsibilities

Support the global earned media team with day-to-day public relations and media relations activities, including agency collaboration, media monitoring, coverage tracking/reporting.
Assist in the creation of external messaging materials including press releases, briefing documents and key messaging documents.
Brainstorm alongside Global Corporate Communications leaders to maximize impact of key external brand campaigns.
Partner with colleagues across functions, regions and business units to execute integrated communications efforts with excellence.
Lead the development of corporate messaging documentation for benchmarking across the global organization.
Support deployment of key messaging across multiple channels including web and social media.
Drafting and editing internal communications including intranet and employee email content.
Assist in planning internal large-scale employee events, helping to further employee engagement efforts.
Support the development of presentations, talking points, and communication materials for leadership.
Other duties and responsibilities as determined by Valvoline from time to time in its sole discretion.