About the role#
The Public Relations & Communications team is seeking a student to support corporate communications, media relations, executive communications, and reputation management. This internship provides hands-on experience within a corporate communications function at a financial services organization. You will work alongside communications professionals and business partners to contribute to high-profile campaigns, strategic announcements, and thought leadership initiatives.
What you'll do#
- Monitor brand, campaign, and competitor coverage using Meltwater and organize data for reporting.
- Draft first-pass summaries, slides, internal updates, and corporate LinkedIn copy.
- Support the bi-weekly media coverage newsletter and prepare quarterly media reports.
- Coordinate with Marketing, Legal, and Compliance teams to manage approvals and track project timelines.
- Maintain run-of-show documents, meeting notes, and action item trackers.
- Assist with media list development, research journalists, and identify media trends.
- Support executive briefing notes with background research and coverage.
- Provide first-pass edits on sponsored content drafts and consolidate stakeholder feedback.
- Format slide decks to align with brand templates and prepare visual asset briefs.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a degree or diploma in PR, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or English.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically PowerPoint and Excel.
- Strong grasp of grammar, clarity, and attention to detail.
- Ability to write concise summaries and social media copy.
- Interest in business, media, current events, and communications.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and follow-ups independently.
- Familiarity with Canadian Press style, Meltwater, or AI agents is an asset.
- Professionalism and comfort interacting with stakeholders across the organization.
Location & details#
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January to April).
- Work Modality: Hybrid (in-office at least three days a week).
- Status: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
About EQ Bank | Equitable Bank
EQ Bank is a Canadian financial services company based in Toronto. Founded in 1970, it operates as the seventh largest Schedule I bank in the country by assets. The company manages approximately 150 billion dollars in assets and serves nearly 4 million customers. It specializes in residential and commercial lending, equipment leasing, and digital banking services.
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