Summer 2026 Communications Intern - Raytheon (Onsite)

RTX • Farmington, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the joining of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA. As a Communications intern, you’ll have the opportunity to gain hands-on, real-world experience working for a dynamic, world class corporate Communications organization. You will have the chance to apply your ideas and expertise to help the company meet business goals.

Requirements

• You must currently be enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program at a university seeking a degree in Communications, Marketing, Business or related degree.
• Candidates must be entering their sophomore or higher year by the start of summer 2026 and should not graduate before August 2026.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience using Microsoft Office tools.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of 3.0 GPA.
• Knowledge of Adobe software such as Dreamweaver, Photoshop and Premier.
• Motivated, team-oriented, self-starters who meet deadlines, maintain steady performance under pressure and have the ability to multi-task.
• Can captivate the audience through effective communication and presentation skills.
• Uses strong analytical skills to optimize content and is comfortable working with quantitative and qualitative data.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with team members across the Communications function to create high-impact content that grabs attention and influences key audiences.
• Interpret and convert complex terminology, policies and content into clear, accurate and succinct messaging.
• Conduct research and interviews with senior professionals to write articles, social posts or press releases that support priorities within your assigned organization.
• Produce digital content and animations for use in internal and external/social communications channels.
• Look for innovative ways to tailor existing content to make it relevant and engaging for use on brand storytelling platforms.
• Work with agencies and vendors and manage projects as assigned.
• Provide support for company events, meetings and sponsorships.

Benefits

• Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
• Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern