Corporate Communications Intern

American Century Investments • Kansas City, MO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

American Century Investments® is a leading global asset manager with over 65 years of experience helping a broad base of clients achieve their financial goals. Our expertise spans global equities and fixed income, multi-asset strategies, ETFs, and private investments. Privately owned and independent, we focus solely on investment management. But there’s an unexpected side to us, too. We direct 40% of our dividends every year—over $2 billion since 2000—to the Stowers Institute for Medical Research. Our ongoing financial support drives the Institute’s breakthrough work and mission of defeating life-threatening diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s. So, the better we do for our clients, the more we can do for everyone. All who work here around the globe are inspired every day by the unique difference our hard work can make in so many lives. It shows in the curiosity we bring to every initiative, the deep relationships we build with our clients, and the way we treat each other in the hallway. If you’re excited to learn more about us, we can’t wait to learn more about you. Are you seeking an opportunity to gain outstanding Corporate Communications experience with a reputable, employee-focused firm in KC? As a Corporate Communications Intern you will work with a team of communications professionals to learn about our firm and the financial services industry. Your internship will include formal training and continuous learning and mentoring. Throughout the summer, you’ll apply that knowledge to real business projects. This program is for currently enrolled undergraduate students. The deadline to apply is November 1, 2026. Location: this onsite position will be based out of our Kansas City, MO office. Program dates: June 2nd - August 6th (10 weeks) Work schedule: 40 hours/week - Monday-Friday (8am-5pm)

Requirements

• Model our Winning Behaviors: Client Focused, Courageous and Accountable, Collaborative, Curious and Adaptable, and Competitively Driven
• Ability to tell a story in a compelling way, (i.e. Why it’s important; How it relates to the bigger picture; What’s the human/compelling element)
• A keen eye for detail
• Confidence and resourcefulness to have your work edited
• Phenomenal teammate, which includes highly collaborative work AND ability to complete assignments independently
• Aptitude to learn a variety of intranet platforms and tools

Nice To Haves

• You are a current Sophomore, Junior or Senior undergraduate student, currently enrolled full-time and Majoring in Journalism, Communications, or a related field
• Strategic problem solver with excellent storytelling ability and oral communication skills
• Strong writer familiar with AP Style writing guidelines
• Ability to provide work samples that demonstrate your writing skills and creativity upon request

Responsibilities

• Assist with the execution of internal communications and external public relations and social media projects.
• Write compelling business and feature content/copy for both internal (employee) and external (traditional media) consumption.
• Align with company branding and messaging goals for internal-based projects, enabling employees to better understand our firm’s culture and how their work relates to the bigger picture.
• Assist with planning our editorial calendar.
• Help with proofing and editing content.
• Support coordinated communications strategies, initiatives and programs for media relations and social media project work.
• Help with the development and distribution of videos, photography and other imagery.
• Assist with tracking of both internal and external consumption of crafted content.
• Provide additional perspective and creativity to help produce the best outcomes.

Benefits

• competitive pay
• 401k eligibility for contributions
• Mentor Program: a designated mentor will be assigned to you during your time with us to provide career coaching and mentorship
• Access to Business Resource Groups that you can ally and participate in (Accelerate, Charlie Mike, Emerging Professionals, Enable, Pride, Mosaic)
• Casual dress code
• A robust social and philanthropic calendar of events hosted just for interns!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed