Corporate Communications Intern

Job description

Position Title: Corporate Communications Intern
Job Location: New York, NY

The Weather Company, an IBM Business, is seeking a Corporate Communications Intern for the Spring Semester.

Responsibilities include daily monitoring of industry news and compiling press clippings, media list building, drafting press materials & internal announcements, administrative tasks, and special projects.

This paid internship will provide a close-up view of the inner workings of a media and technology company's communications department. Interns are required to commit to at least 15 hours, but no more than 40 hours, per week.

Qualifications: Applicants must have strong communications skills and should be majoring in (or recently graduated from) public relations, communications or a related field. They should be professional and self-motivated, possess strong writing skills, have a solid understanding of public relations, be able to multi-task, have a good attitude, and be able to function well in an environment with short deadlines and quick turnaround projects.

Timing: Spring intern (Jan - May)

About: The Weather Company, an IBM Business, includes consumer product brands, The Weather Channel ( weather.com ) and Weather Underground ( wunderground.com ), and a business solutions division. While we can't actually control the weather, the information we gather from the largest collection of worldwide forecast data, our state-of-the-art forecast technologies, and the industry's best forecast modeling allow us to provide the best weather forecasts, information and stories to help people and businesses all over the world make smarter decisions in the face of weather.

Auto req ID

72193BR
Required Education

Pre-University Qualification
Role ( Job Role )

Student/Intern
State / Province

NEW YORK
Primary job category

Other
Contract type

Internship
Employment Type

Part-Time
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No
Travel Required

No Travel
Preferred Education

Pre-University Qualification
City / Township / Village

NEW YORK
EO Statement

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise

Applicants must have strong communications skills and should be majoring in (or recently graduated from) public relations, communications or a related field. They should be professional and self-motivated, possess strong writing skills, have a solid understanding of public relations, be able to multi-task, have a good attitude, and be able to function well in an environment with short deadlines and quick turnaround projects.
Country

United States
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

Prior PR or Corporate Communications Internship Exp is a MUST

Experience in drafting a press release
Experience with Daily Clippings
Secondary Job Category

Unassigned
Eligibility Requirements

Undergrad or Post Undergrad Education
Prior PR or Corp Communications Internship is a MUST