About the role#
The Corporate Communications Intern supports the team in developing and delivering communications that inform and connect associates. You will gain hands-on experience in internal communications, employee engagement, content creation, and public relations. This role involves working with communication professionals to support campaigns and projects that strengthen the company culture and brand.
What you'll do#
- Write and edit content for newsletters, emails, presentations, and press releases.
- Support employee engagement campaigns, company events, and community initiatives.
- Maintain communication calendars and content plans.
- Coordinate reviews and approvals to ensure messaging accuracy and consistency.
- Publish content across platforms like digital signage and internal tools.
- Monitor communication metrics and report on engagement and reach.
- Research best practices to improve associate engagement.
- Assist with multimedia efforts and administrative project coordination.
What you'll need#
- Current full-time enrollment at an accredited college or university.
- Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, English, or Business Administration.
- Minimum GPA of 2.75.
- Preference for rising juniors, seniors, or graduate students.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with an eye for proofreading.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams.
- Ability to organize, plan, and manage multiple assignments.
- Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with associates at all levels.
Location & details#
- Location: Duncan, South Carolina.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment Type: Part-time internship.
- Compensation: Paid position.
- Benefits: Corporate housing for qualifying non-local students, gas stipend for students driving over 50 miles, and 401K company match.
About AFL
AFL manufactures fiber optic cables, hardware, and test equipment for the energy, data center, and broadband markets. The company provides infrastructure solutions to customers in over 130 countries. It operates manufacturing facilities across the globe to support power grid and network modernization. Based in Duncan, South Carolina, the company employs approximately 3,696 people.
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