Summer Intern - Internal Communications
About The Position
When you join Hines, you will embark on a career journey fueled by vision and guided by leaders who set the standards of our industry. Our legacy is rooted in innovation and excellence, earning us a spot on Fast Company’s esteemed annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies, as well as recognition as one of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Companies to Work For in 2024. Discover endless opportunities to grow and make your mark at Hines. The Internal Communications Intern will support the Internal Communications team with maintaining and improving the company intranet, assisting with the use of AI tools to support communication workflows, and helping produce employee-facing content. This role offers hands-on experience in digital content management and internal communications while collaborating with the broader MarComm team.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a college or university program, preferably in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Business, or a related field.
- Interest in internal communications, digital workplace platforms, or organizational communications.
- Strong writing and editing skills with attention to clarity and tone.
- Collaborative: Ability to work effectively with colleagues across different teams and functions.
- Curious: Interest in learning about internal communications, digital workplace tools, and AI-enabled workflows.
- Organized: Able to manage multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail.
- Communicative: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proactive: Comfortable contributing ideas and supporting evolving communication initiatives.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with collaboration platforms such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, or intranet tools is a plus.
- Curiosity about emerging technologies, including AI tools that support productivity and communication.
Responsibilities
- Assist with auditing and organizing existing intranet content to improve clarity, usability, and searchability.
- Support the refresh and development of intranet pages and resources to enhance the employee experience.
- Help ensure intranet content is accurate, up to date, and aligned with brand and communication standards.
- Contribute ideas for improving navigation, structure, and overall usability of the platform.
- Assist the team in implementing AI tools that support content creation, knowledge sharing, and communication workflows.
- Help test and document new AI-supported processes for drafting, summarizing, or organizing internal communications.
- Support the development of guidance or best practices for teams using AI in communication workflows.
- Assist with drafting and editing internal communications such as announcements, newsletters, and employee resources.
- Support the development of employee-facing content that promotes engagement and understanding across teams.
- Help coordinate and organize content for internal campaigns and communication initiatives.
- Work closely with the Internal Communications and broader MarComm teams to support ongoing communication initiatives.
- Participate in team meetings and brainstorming sessions to learn about integrated communication strategy.
- Contribute ideas that enhance the employee communication experience and support organizational clarity.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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