2027 Summer Intern-Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing

Savannah River Mission Completion•Aiken, SC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) is seeking a summer intern to support its Communications Department at the Savannah River Site, a U.S. Department of Energy facility in Aiken, South Carolina. The internship offers hands-on experience with internal and external communications, including writing, multimedia work, video editing, graphics, photography, developing communications concepts, and social media assignments. The intern will help carry projects through to completion and learn about the full scope of SRMC Communications. The internship is expected to last 10–12 weeks, from May through the end of July 2027. The position has a scheduled 40-hour work week; departments use schedules such as five 8-hour days or four 10-hour days. Each workday includes a 30-minute lunch. Interns are not assigned to shift work, and overtime is not available. Assignments are at SRMC facilities in Aiken, South Carolina. Housing and transportation are not provided. A valid driver’s license, vehicle registration, and proof of automobile insurance are required to drive on the Savannah River Site. The selected candidate must complete General Employee Training and Drug and Alcohol Testing before starting work. Resumes will be reviewed in January 2027, and selected applicants will be contacted by February or March 2027. Additional materials may be requested, including an SRMC employment application, references, and official transcripts.

Requirements

Be enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited four-year university and working toward a bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or Marketing.
Have completed sophomore year.
Be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, a DSLR or mirrorless camera, and Adobe Creative Suite products.
Pass General Employee Training (GET) before starting work.
Pass Drug and Alcohol Testing (DAT) before starting work.
Arrange personal transportation; a valid driver’s license, vehicle registration, and proof of automobile insurance are required for driving on the Savannah River Site.

Nice To Haves

Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above.
Knowledge of software packages beyond Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

Support ongoing projects in the SRMC Communications Department.
Write communications materials and develop concepts for internal and external communications.
Perform multimedia work, including video editing, graphics, and photography.
Complete social media assignments and help see communications projects through to completion.
Learn about the full scope of SRMC Communications through hands-on experience.