Intern - Marketing & Communications, Year-Round

About the position

We're looking for a creative and social self-starter to join our Marketing Communications team as a Communications Intern. In this role, you'll be responsible for helping us keep our internal and external audiences informed, engaged, and inspired. You'll play a key part in gathering stories, creating engaging content, and helping tell Continental's story - from weekly newsletters to social media updates and local CSR events.

Responsibilities

• Gather stories, team updates, and other content weekly
• Write, edit, and format the internal newsletter for company-wide distribution
• Assist Internal Communications Manager with maintenance of intranet pages
• Ensure bulletin boards and all other communications tools are maintained with pertinent, up-to-date information
• Gather and create engaging content for the USA Facebook page
• Schedule posts and monitor activity to keep the community active and informed
• Report on key analytics
• Coordinate with teams to gather up-to-date information for internal signage updates
• Design and post updates across internal screens or bulletin boards
• Collaborate with the CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) team
• Promote and participate in local events, volunteering, and social impact activities
• Develop creative and project management skills by assisting with special initiatives such as video shooting and editing and event planning assistance
• Support employee engagement activities and employee personnel events
• Assist in preparing information and materials for internal distribution
• Create PowerPoint presentations and Excel files, as needed
• Support with department requests for edits, creating surveys, etc.
• Manage databases and input information, data, and records

Requirements

• Student currently enrolled in a US accredited degree program pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree
• Able to work a minimum of 20 hours per week during normal business hours (Mon-Fri)
• Currently enrolled in school for the next 12 months and can dedicate 12 months towards this internship
• Minimum junior standing or higher
• Must have and maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher
• Familiar with basic design or content creation tools (i.e. Canva)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Able to come onsite to our Fort Mill, SC Tire HQs 3 days/week (Mon-Fri)

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with content management systems
• Video production and editing experience
• Experience with Facebook or other social media platforms

Benefits

• Competitive Intern Pay
• Hands on experience with the team
• Project Experience
• Intern Socials/Mixers
• Mentorship Opportunities
• Company Lunch and Learns
• Networking
• And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!