Intern Communications
About The Position
NiSource is currently seeking a Summer Communications Intern. Successful applicants will become integral members of the department while learning within a team environment, completing meaningful tasks and collaborating with team members and leaders on important projects. This position will be a great opportunity for the candidate desiring to launch their career in this field. Successful applicants will build professional relationships with other interns and all levels of NiSource personnel while participating in rewarding professional development exercises and fun, team-building activities. Interns will obtain a broad overview of NiSource's operations and current events in the utilities industry. This is a 12-week summer internship program starting in May 2027, for students entering their junior or senior year in fall 2027. The role is based in Merrillville, IN. Candidates must reside within 50 miles of the reporting location to be eligible.
Requirements
- A journalism, public relations, communications or related undergraduate with strong writing and organizational skills
- Must be a rising junior or senior
- A self-starter, able manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Basic knowledge and understanding of communications, public relations, planning, implementation and evaluation desirable
- Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship
- Has worked on college newspaper or interned at PR firm.
- Intermediate skill level with Adobe Suite (Photoshop specifically)
- Photography, videography or editing background
Responsibilities
- Assists with public relations projects and programs, including charitable giving campaigns and community volunteer events
- Serves as brand ambassador at targeted community events to promote core company messages (ex. energy efficiency, safe digging, energy assistance renewable energy educations, etc.)
- Updates media contact and community stakeholder lists
- Develops news content for internal communications intranet (MySource) and internet (NIPSCO.com) including photo and video
- Develops content for news releases, customer mailings, company fact sheets and other external communications
- Supports social media activity
- Conducts research that may include industry and corporate awards, industry and corporate-wide speaking opportunities and media placements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
