Corp Affairs & Comms Strategy Intern

PayPal • San Jose, CA

75d • $22 - $33 • Hybrid

About The Position

This role supports PayPal's Strategy, Channels & Events team, contributing to a diverse range of projects spanning executive communications, operations, reporting and measurement, strategic partnerships, and event strategy. The intern will work report directly to the Head of Strategic Partnerships & Corporate Affairs Strategy, collaborating across the broader Corporate Affairs organization to help deliver on key initiatives that advance PayPal's narrative, partnerships, and global engagement efforts.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program (e.g., communications, public policy, international affairs, business, marketing, or related field).
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex ideas into clear, concise messaging.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical instincts and comfort working with data, metrics, and performance dashboards.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills; able to engage with senior stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel) and ability to learn new tools quickly.

Nice To Haves

• Prior internship or project experience in strategic communications, corporate affairs, strategy, operations, or partnerships.
• Familiarity with measurement frameworks (e.g., PR metrics, campaign KPIs).
• Understanding of fintech, digital payments, regulatory environments, or related industries.
• Experience in design or visualization tools (e.g., Figma, Photoshop, Canva) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, coordination, and execution of PayPal's participation in major global events and strategic partnership engagements.
• Support speaker logistics, research, briefing materials, and post-event reporting.
• Partner with executive communications leads to help develop and refine executive narratives, speaking points, and visual content.
• Conduct research on industry trends and topics relevant to upcoming engagements.
• Support the creation of dashboards and reports to evaluate engagement impact across events and campaigns.
• Track speaking opportunities, media mentions, and audience outcomes tied to key conferences and partnerships.
• Contribute to deliverables across the Strategy, Channels & Events portfolio.
• Assist in project management and coordination of cross-functional initiatives.
• Support presentation design, briefings, workflow coordination, and project documentation for senior leadership.
• Assist in operational planning, scheduling, and team logistics.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment.
• Employee shares options.
• Health and life insurance.
• Annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable).
• Equity.
• Medical, dental, vision, and other benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees