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Calix

1mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Marketing
    Creative Arts & Fashion
  • Canada, +1
    Remote
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You must have strong writing skills, be pursuing a relevant degree, and be detail-oriented. B2B experience, editing skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office are preferred.
  • You will contribute to communications projects, research trends, draft content, manage review processes, collaborate with stakeholders, and track content performance for optimization.

Requirements

  • Strong writing skills with at least 1 sample (published or unpublished) is required. Please include writing clips as an additional attachment or incorporate into your resume.
  • Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Creative Writing, Communications, or Marketing. Preference will be given to Juniors or Seniors who have previous internship or work experience.
  • B2B writing experience is a plus. (A writing test may be requested.)
  • Comfortable with technology and learning new apps and platforms.
  • Experience in editing and managing a content review process.
  • Excellent communication skills across all levels of an organization.
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
  • Able to work effectively in a remote environment, adapting to fast-changing priorities.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Able to work for the complete summer break (May - August or June - September).

Responsibilities

  • Support the growing communications team, contributing to both external and internal communications projects.
  • Learn the broadband industry and help shape stories across multiple channels. The communications team announces the news for Calix, ensuring key stories are effectively adapted from one format (e.g., press releases) to others like social media and media outreach.
  • Research industry trends and competitor messaging.
  • Draft and refine content in collaboration with communications leaders for both internal and external audiences.
  • Brainstorm and refine headlines, subheads, and story concepts, sometimes spending an hour on a single headline to get it just right.
  • Support the approval process by tracking feedback and ensuring content moves efficiently through review cycles.
  • Manage and update communication tools and content repositories, ensuring accessibility and relevance.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to support development of key narratives.
  • Support executive visibility efforts.
  • Track and report on content performance to measure impact and contribute to optimization of storytelling strategies.

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The expected duration of the internship is 90 days.

Is this position remote?

Yes, this is a remote position that can be based anywhere in the United States or Canada.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Communications Writing Intern?

The intern will support the communications team with external and internal projects, research industry trends, draft content, manage the content approval process, and track content performance, among other duties.

What qualifications are required for this internship?

Candidates should have strong writing skills, be pursuing a bachelor's degree in Creative Writing, Communications, or Marketing, and preferably be juniors or seniors with previous experience. B2B writing experience is a plus.

Is prior internship experience required?

Preference will be given to juniors or seniors who have previous internship or work experience.

What type of writing samples should be submitted?

Candidates are required to submit at least one writing sample (published or unpublished) as an additional attachment or incorporated into the resume.

What skills are preferred for this role?

Ideal candidates should be detail-oriented, possess strong organizational skills, be comfortable with technology, and have excellent communication skills across all levels of an organization.

What is the expected pay for this internship?

Compensation varies based on geographical location, with hourly pay ranging from $17.10 to $28.75 depending on the location within the U.S.

What tools and platforms should applicants be proficient in?

Applicants should be proficient in Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

When is the ideal timeframe for the internship availability?

The intern should be available to work during the complete summer break, from May to August or June to September.

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Calix

To enable broadband service providers of all sizes to simplify, excite and grow.

Technology
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1999
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Innovative communications service providers rely on Calix platforms to help them master and monetize the complex infrastructure between their subscribers and the cloud. Calix is the leading global provider of the cloud and software platforms, systems, and services required to deliver the unified access network and smart premises of tomorrow. Our platforms and services help our customers build next generation networks by embracing a DevOps operating model, optimize the subscriber experience by leveraging big data analytics, and turn the complexity of the smart home and business into new revenue streams.