Corporate Communications Intern

NAES • Issaquah, WA

6d • $22 - $24

About The Position

At NAES, you’ll find engaging and challenging career opportunities across conventional power generation, renewable energy, energy storage, grid operations and complex industrial facilities. At every level of the company, our people share a common goal: to instill confidence in our clients through a steadfast commitment to safety, integrity, and the quality of our work. NAES is largest independent operator of power facilities in the industry, managing more than 400 facilities and over 60 GW of generation under contract across the United States, Canada, Mexico and the UK. Powered by a team of roughly 4,000 people, we now support the full life cycle of energy and industrial plants — from development and construction through operations, optimization, digital transformation and decommissioning — giving our employees the opportunity to grow their careers while helping to modernize the critical infrastructure that keeps communities running. Opportunity Summary As a NAES Corporate Communications Intern, you will be embedded in the heart of our corporate messaging engine. Your primary project will be the execution of an extensive communications campaign where you will learn to navigate the nuances of internal employee engagement and brand positioning. By the end of the program, you will have a tangible “win” for your portfolio, showing your ability to move a project from creative concept to a multi-channel reality. You will utilize internal and external communication tools, including but not limited to: ContactMonkey, NAES Intranet, Wordpress, LinkedIn, and Adobe Suite.

Requirements

• We are accepting applications from students who are currently enrolled in a Communications, Marketing, Public Relations or English program.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Familiarity with social media platforms
• Interest in digital content strategy
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must possess a valid drivers' license at all times

Nice To Haves

• Basic understanding of design principles (experience with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus)

Responsibilities

• Campaign Management Assist in the strategy, drafting, and deployment of a three-month corporate campaign
• Meet weekly with the Communications team to review campaign metrics, messaging tone, and project timelines
• Content Creation Draft and schedule company-wide emails and intranet announcements to keep employees informed and engaged
• Collaborate with the Communications Associate to create, curate, and schedule engaging posts across professional social platforms
• Author a featured article or blog post documenting the campaign’s impact or success stories
• Assist in designing basic graphics, layouts, or slide decks to maintain a cohesive visual identity for the campaign
• Cross-Functional Collaboration Work alongside members of the Communications team to learn the technical aspects of communications, social media algorithms and graphic design software
• Participate in meetings with various departments to gather content and ensure campaign accuracy

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees