Internal Communications Intern

WP Engine•Austin, TX

About The Position

WP Engine empowers companies and agencies of all sizes to build, power, manage, and optimize their WordPress websites and applications with confidence. Serving 1.5 million customers across 150+ countries, the global technology company provides premium, enterprise-grade solutions, tools, and services, including specialized platforms for WordPress, industry-tailored eCommerce and agency solution suites, and developer-centric tools like Local, Advanced Custom Fields, and more. WP Engine’s innovative technology and industry-leading expertise are why 8% of the web visits a WP Engine-powered site daily. Learn more at wpengine.com. We are looking for an Internal Communications Intern to join our team and support messaging for Product teams, and across WP Engine. This is a part-time internship of approximately 20–30 hours per week, with flexibility to accommodate a student’s school schedule. As an Internal Communications Intern, you should have a passion for writing, storytelling, and learning how companies work from the inside. You’ll help gather information from teams across WP Engine and turn it into clear, engaging content that keeps our employees informed and connected. This role is a great opportunity for someone with an interest in communications, journalism, writing, or storytelling who is curious, eager to learn, and willing to jump between different topics. You’ll support both our Product and Engineering teams, as well as broader corporate communications initiatives, gaining exposure to different areas of the business along the way.

Requirements

Strong writing, editing, and grammar skills
A passion for storytelling and an interest in journalism, communications, or internal communications
Ability to quickly learn about new topics
Creative thinking and knack for turning complex information into easy-to-understand content
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and topics
Strong communication and relationship-building skills with a willingness to collaborate across different teams
Comfortable learning and using new technology, presentation tools, and communication platforms
Ability to take direction, incorporate feedback, and adapt as priorities change
Curiosity about how different teams and functions work within an organization

Nice To Haves

Writing, storytelling, presentation, or other relevant work samples are a plus

Responsibilities

Support the coordination and execution of company town halls and other internal meetings
Gather information, materials, and content from speakers and stakeholders across the organization
Help create and format presentations for internal meetings and events
Support meeting technology and help ensure internal events run smoothly
Write, edit, and help produce internal newsletters and other employee communications
Collaborate with teams across the organization to gather information and turn it into clear, engaging content
Help develop stories and content highlighting what’s happening across WP Engine
Support the development of internal web content and pages
Assist with additional internal communications projects and initiatives as needed