About the role#
Appalachian Power Company is hiring a full-time, paid Communications & Marketing intern for the Summer 2027 term. You will work from our Roanoke, Virginia office to support internal, external, and marketing communications. Throughout the summer, you will collaborate with experienced professionals to help drive business strategy and engage our customers.
What you'll do#
- Write news releases and develop talking points for external stakeholders.
- Support executive communications.
- Create content for social media channels.
- Draft web copy for corporate and operating company websites.
- Write headlines, ad copy, and scripts.
- Collaborate with the Creative Services team to produce ads, videos, posters, and presentations.
- Assist with corporate events and special projects.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor degree program for journalism, business, marketing, advertising, communications, public relations, or a related field.
- Completion of at least your freshman year.
- A minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Strong writing and organizational skills with an eye for detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Familiarity with AP Style.
- Experience with Canva and Adobe programs is a plus.
Location & details#
- This internship is an on-site position located in Roanoke, Virginia.
- This is a full-time, paid opportunity for Summer 2027.
- The physical demand for this role is sedentary work, which involves sitting for most of the day and lifting up to 10 pounds occasionally.
About American Electric Power
American Electric Power is a utility company based in Columbus, Ohio. It operates a large electric transmission and distribution system across 11 states. The company maintains 40,000 miles of transmission lines and 225,000 miles of distribution lines. It serves 5.6 million customers and employs over 17,000 people.
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