About the role#
As a Corporate Communications Intern, you will work alongside a team of professionals to learn about the financial services industry. This program provides formal training, mentoring, and the chance to contribute to real business projects over a 10-week period. You will gain hands-on experience in internal communications, public relations, and social media.
What you'll do#
- Write business and feature content for internal and external audiences.
- Align your work with company branding and messaging goals.
- Publish content on the employee-facing intranet site.
- Assist with planning the editorial calendar.
- Proof and edit content for accuracy.
- Support communications strategies and programs.
- Develop and distribute videos, photography, and other imagery.
- Track the consumption of content to measure impact.
- Provide creative perspective on team projects.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a full-time undergraduate student (Sophomore, Junior, or Senior).
- A major in Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
- Strong writing skills with familiarity in AP Style guidelines.
- Ability to tell a story in a compelling way.
- A keen eye for detail.
- Confidence and resourcefulness to accept and incorporate feedback on your work.
- Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
- Aptitude to learn new intranet platforms and tools.
- Strategic problem-solving skills and excellent oral communication.
- Ability to provide work samples upon request.
Location & details#
- Location: Kansas City, Missouri.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 2nd to August 6th).
- Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
About American Century Investments
American Century Investments is an asset management firm founded in 1958. It operates out of Kansas City, Missouri, and employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people. The company focuses on investment management, portfolio management, and mutual funds. A portion of the firm's dividends supports the Stowers Institute for Medical Research.
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