Corporate Communications Intern

Wabtec•Pittsburgh, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry. Our 10-week Summer Internship Program encourages college students to explore their professional interests while working on real business projects. Our program goal is to bring your academic topics to life, give you an opportunity to see what job opportunities are possible and prepare each student for a potential full-time position after graduation in one of our challenging leadership programs or direct hire roles. We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Corporate Communications Intern to join our team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting communications strategies that leverage media relations, social media, brand storytelling, and employee engagement. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator who is interested in learning how to support business strategy through traditional corporate communications and digital media. The intern should be an excellent storyteller, with a particular emphasis on digital content, and must be comfortable engaging with people in different roles across the company.

Requirements

A degree or are pursuing a degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Media/News Broadcasting, Corporate Communication or related field. (Rising Junior or Senior preferred)
Graphic design; video editing; social media strategy
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and social media platforms.
Adobe Creative Suite/Photoshop
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
Open to applicants legally authorized to work in the U.S., without the need for current or future work status authorization or visa sponsorship for employment.

Nice To Haves

Previous internship or related experience is a plus.
Maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale after completing full year of college.
Web Design/Graphic Design/Video Editing
Content Creation/Strong Writing Skills/Copy Editing
Experience in non-traditional communications
Canva experience

Responsibilities

Support communications strategies that leverage media relations, social media, brand storytelling, and employee engagement.
Support business strategy through traditional corporate communications and digital media.
Develop digital content.
Engage with people in different roles across the company.