Marketing and Communications Intern - Minneapolis, MN

Xcel Energy•Minneapolis, MN

2d•$17 - $20•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for. At Xcel Energy, our employees are the driving force behind our success. So we make sure that, here, you can be your best. Doing work that makes a difference for neighbors and communities. Working with a team you can count on to push you. Expanding skills, staying ready for change, and capturing opportunities to grow. All with the support, rewards and recognition you need to thrive – during your internship and beyond. Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for. Communications Intern Is it time to see how all those college courses translate to the real world? Are you ready to work alongside experienced professionals on real projects and issues? An internship at Xcel Energy will give you practical experience in the energy industry at a company that’s committed to excellence, safety and environmental stewardship. Work in the Corporate Marketing and Communications team in Minneapolis, Minnesota to provide support for Xcel Energy public and internal web content, social media, journalistic writing, visual design and digital signage, while meeting internal client expectations. Gain a broad look at the communications needs of a major corporation. Build a foundation of communications experience by writing for publications, coordinating projects, managing web content, creating digital signage, and assisting in the planning and implementation of special events. Broaden your intern experience by participating in various communications initiatives across the Corporate Marketing and Communications departments, such as creating social media campaigns, analyzing data and reporting on communications campaign outcomes, supporting marketing communications projects, supporting public relations efforts, and more. Connect by conducting informational interviews and job shadows to understand how your work intersects and supports other areas of Xcel Energy. This is a hybrid, year-round position. The candidate should be able to work full-time during the summer and 15-20 hours per week during the school semester. This position is for a June 1, 2026 start date. As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at [email protected]. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Deadline to Apply: 04/08/26 All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility. ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com/ accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Xcel Energy Talent Acquisition at [email protected]. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. You. Us. Together. At Xcel Energy, we’re more than an energy company. We’re reinventing how we power communities. Redefining how we care for customers. Reaffirming our commitment to the planet. We’re committed to leading with equity and inclusion. You’re not waiting for change – you’re creating it. You’re driven to protect the environment, support your community, and seek innovation. You want a career that grows with you and an employer who values you. You are reliable, trustworthy and bring integrity to everything you do. We are leading the way in clean energy. We’re using technology and innovation in every facet of our company. We’re providing safe, stable jobs with robust benefits. We keep our customers at the center of all we do. We’re committed to hiring a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can provide carbon-free electricity by 2050. Together, we can take care of the environment and our communities. Together, we can create a place where everyone belongs. Together we’re building a better tomorrow.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in communications, journalism, public relations or related degree
Current Student, sophomore and higher
Enrolled in programs such as strategic communications, advertising, marketing, social media safety and health, management, human resources, labor relations, public relations, government relations, business administration or similar.
Strong written and oral communication skills
Proficiency with MS Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and SharePoint
Able to work part time (up to 20 hours per week) during the school year and full time (40 hours per week) during the summer.

Responsibilities

provide support for Xcel Energy public and internal web content
social media
journalistic writing
visual design and digital signage
meeting internal client expectations
writing for publications
coordinating projects
managing web content
creating digital signage
assisting in the planning and implementation of special events
creating social media campaigns
analyzing data and reporting on communications campaign outcomes
supporting marketing communications projects
supporting public relations efforts
conducting informational interviews and job shadows to understand how your work intersects and supports other areas of Xcel Energy