Intern - Marketing & Communications (Summer 2027)

GTI Energy•Des Plaines, IL

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

GTI Energy is seeking a Marketing & Communications intern to support its team with content development, digital communications, and marketing operations. The role is suited to a strong writer and organized self-starter seeking hands-on experience in corporate communications and marketing. The intern will contribute to content creation and editing, manage and coordinate requests and project schedules, and provide communications support for internal events and other team activities. The position is based at GTI Energy Headquarters in the Chicagoland area. GTI Energy has a hybrid/core work week: remote on Mondays and Fridays and onsite Tuesday through Thursday, subject to manager discretion. Travel is less than 5%.

Requirements

Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
Familiarity with social media platforms and digital content.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools.
Flexible, proactive, and willing to provide hands-on support for events and other communications activities as needed.
Pursuing a degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, English, or a related field.
Must have legal authorization to work for GTI Energy on the date of hire with no further action required by GTI Energy.

Nice To Haves

Experience with content-management platforms.

Responsibilities

Assist with developing and editing social media content, blog articles, website copy, and other internal and external communications.
Review and proofread content for clarity, consistency, accuracy, and alignment with GTI Energy's brand and voice.
Help manage the Marketing & Communications request/intake tracker, monitor project schedules, follow up on outstanding items, and help keep requests and deliverables moving on schedule.
Coordinate with Marketing & Communications team members and internal stakeholders to gather content, information, images, and other materials needed to complete requests.
Provide onsite communications support for internal events and activities, including coordinating with vendors, assisting with signage and event materials, and supporting photography and videography needs.
Assist with other Marketing & Communications projects and day-to-day needs as assigned.