Marketing Communications Intern

Company: Plante & Moran, PLLC Title: 2027 Summer Marketing Communications Intern Location: Southfield, Denver Tech Center, Chicago Riverside Plaza Posted Date: Posted Today Sidebar Info: Our founders often referred to our firm as "a people firm disguised as an accounting firm." Why? Because people are at the core of everything we do, and our firm was built on values and principles that support this philosophy to this day.

Job Description: Count on us. Our "we-care" culture is more than just a motto; it's a promise. From day one, we prioritize your growth, well-being, and success. You can count on us to support your career journey and help you achieve your professional goals. Join us.The marketing team is poised for growth, and we need the best and brightest minds to help us soar. Whether you want to accelerate digital engagements, build relationships, promote the firm with dynamic content, or dazzle us with creativity, do it in our collaborative culture. From day one, we invite you to make a difference—to be remarkable.  Your role.You’ll be responsible for supporting the firm’s communications team, covering internal communications and public relations. You’ll use your excellent written and verbal communication skills to inform staff about significant news and firm initiatives, support the firm’s change management efforts, and reinforce our history and culture. Qualified candidates should be comfortable working in a fast-paced and innovative team environment and possess writing, technology, and problem-solving skills, and embracing AI technologies, like Copilot. Your work will include, but not be limited to:Write short articles for our intranet on topics like diversity, equity, and inclusion; new firm initiatives; and client success stories and post to our intranetWrite brief articles for plantemoran.com that highlight our media placementsWrite social media posts to help share firm news or initiativesWrite press releases to announce firm newsGeneral coordination duties—things like scheduling meetings, entering work into our project management system, posting articles to our intranet, etc.The qualifications.Completion of at least three years of study in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, or another related degreeAcademic success (a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0)Previous marketing internship experience; communications focus is preferredStrong written and oral communication skillsProficient with MS Office (Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook)This is a non-exempt position and may require work hours that exceed the standard 40-hour work week. What makes us different?On the surface, we’re one of the nation’s largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll see what makes us different: we’re a relatively jerk-free firm (hey, nobody ‘s perfect) with a world-class culture, consistent recognition as one of Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For,” and an endless array of opportunities.  At Plante Moran, diversity, equity and inclusion means that all staff members have equitable and fair opportunities to succeed, in an inclusive environment, with their individual, unique identities. So, what are you waiting for? Apply now.Plante Moran enjoys a “Workplace for Your Day” model which, simply put, means we strive for flexibility and balance while staying true to our principally in-person model. We believe that face-to-face interactions are paramount for individual and collective development, but also encourage individuals to work with their supervisor and team to determine their optimal working environment each day.   Plante Moran is committed to a diverse workplace. We strive to create a culture where each person feels accepted and valued. We believe that each person’s ultimate potential begins with first acknowledging their inherent dignity. When we can recognize — and celebrate — our many human differences, we’re able to create a workplace where all staff feel a sense of belonging and an opportunity to succeed. This allows us to attract and retain the best talent, serve clients through diverse thinking, and better represent and support the various communities in which we live and work. Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Plante Moran maintains a drug-free workplace. Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of interest in our positions, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, with the exception of qualified candidates who are bilingual in either Japanese and English or Chinese and English. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Plante Moran.     The specific statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive.We are pleased to offer eligible staff a robust benefits package. Eligibility and contribution requirements for some of these benefits vary based on the number of hours staff work per week. Highlights include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. In addition to this, eligible staff are able to take advantage of our Flexible Time Off and various pre-determined holidays, as well as a 401(k) plan, flexible benefits plans, business-related travel expense, lodging, and meal reimbursement for business-related use. A pension plan is also available for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff. A discretionary bonus plan is available for eligible staff. Plante Moran also offers some contingent staff positions the option to elect health insurance in addition to limited paid sick time. Compensation information posted is based on a position being located in the state of CO, IL, or MA. Please review the position location for the applicable geographic location. Generally, experienced hires are not hired at or near the maximum salary range for their position, as compensation decisions are determined through a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to: responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. For early career roles, including campus hires, we offer market-based starting salaries that are consistent across individuals within the same hiring group. This approach ensures fairness and reflects current industry benchmarks for entry-level talent. Under Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act, you have the right to redact, from any documents that you submit in connection with your application, information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Should you wish to exercise your right to redact such information, please redact it prior to submitting documentation. The compensation range for this role in CO, IL and MA is: $24.00 - $27.00This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This deadline will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended.