Marketing & Communications Intern

PG&E • Oakland, CA

292d • $19 - $26

About The Position

This position will support the Marketing and Communications workgroup that oversees internal and external communications for several Organizations, including: Engineering, Planning and Strategy, Utility Partnerships and Innovation, Grid Research, Innovation and Development, Gas R&D, Clean Energy Transportation, Load Management Solutions, Wildfire and Emergency Response. These departments are responsible for a wide range of critical activities that support the future of grid operations: distributed energy resource proliferation and orchestration (solar, microgrids, battery energy storage, electric vehicles), grid-enhancing technologies (artificial intelligence, sensors, grid management solutions), wildfire mitigation technology, drones, vehicle-grid-integration, undergrounding technologies, electrification solutions and greening the gas system, among others. Working with the Marketing and Communications team, this candidate will help deliver communications that drive awareness, engagement and satisfaction with a variety of programs and efforts that reflect PG&E's leadership in advancing new technologies and the clean energy transition. Through this internship, the candidate will gain experience working with several internal stakeholders at several levels in the company.

Requirements

• Qualified candidates will be working towards a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Public Policy or related field.
• Must be continuing education towards degree during and/or after internship.
• Desired Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Sense of initiative and teamwork, especially in a matrixed environment.
• Customer service background.
• Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Comfortable with Mobile/Social Media platforms.
• Experience creating and editing video content.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize and manage multiple, high-priority projects, meet deadlines, and work within stated budgets.
• Experience working with third parties such as agencies, printers, etc.
• Proven ability to effectively resolve issues/problems.
• Solid decision-making skills and sound judgment.
• Strong desire to take initiative and ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the planning, development and execution of strategic communications campaigns around PG&E's stand to deliver clean and resilient energy for all, with an emphasis on showcasing emerging technologies, R&D solutions, and partnerships.
• Content Creation and Coordination: supporting the ideation, editing and review process for press releases, blog posts, talking points, scripts, videos, social media content and other key documents supporting external releases, thought leadership pieces and blog posts promoting recent accomplishments.
• Media Relations: managing media lists, pitching media, coordinating interviews, liaising with PR agency on campaign management.

Benefits

• Hourly rate for this position ranges from $19.91 to $26.02.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree