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Corporate Communications Intern

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Marketing
    Media & Journalism
  • San Ramon

AI generated summary

  • You should be a current college student in English, Communications, Journalism, or Business with a 3.0 GPA, strong communication skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Word.
  • You will support employee communications, create content for websites and social media, manage intranet uploads, design newsletters, and assist with various communications tasks.

Requirements

  • Excellent project management, organizational and follow-through skill set.
  • Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to communicate with diverse populations.
  • Maintains confidentiality when handling sensitive and/or confidential information.
  • Well-organized with attention to detail and ability to carry out tasks independently and meet deadlines.
  • Intermediate skill in the use of Microsoft Word.
  • Professional demeanor.
  • Current college student, majoring in English, Communications, Journalism, or Business, entering their Junior or Senior year.
  • 3.0 GPA minimum.
  • No experience required.

Responsibilities

  • Support global (“OneCooper”) employee communications for 16,000+ employees across CooperCompanies, CooperVision and CooperSurgical
  • Implement creative campaigns that highlight the many employee engagement, Inclusion & Diversity (I&D), professional development, and community impact efforts that make Cooper a great place to work
  • Develop content for our corporate website and social media channels
  • Support the CooperCompanies intranet(s) from a content and platform management perspective
  • Upload stories, articles, and other content to intranet as directed
  • Writes short how-to guides for content owners, managers, and reviewers
  • Assists with biweekly newsletter design
  • Creates executive social media content for Cooper leaders, in collaboration with communications team
  • Submits weekly report on progress to Communications Sr. Manager
  • Other communications activities as assigned

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of the Corporate Communications Intern?

The primary responsibilities include supporting global employee communications, implementing creative campaigns, developing content for the corporate website and social media channels, and managing the CooperCompanies intranet content.

What qualifications are required for this internship?

The intern should be a current college student majoring in English, Communications, Journalism, or Business, entering their Junior or Senior year, with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Is previous work experience necessary for this position?

No experience is required for this internship.

What skills are important for this internship role?

Important skills include excellent project management, organizational and follow-through skills, strong oral and written communication, attention to detail, and intermediate skill in Microsoft Word.

What is the work environment like for this internship?

The work environment is a professional office setting located in San Ramon, CA, with catered lunches three days a week.

Is this internship a paid position?

Yes, this is a paid internship.

What is the duration of this internship program?

The internship is part of the Summer Intern program, which provides meaningful projects for college students.

Will the intern have opportunities to network within the company?

Yes, interns will have opportunities to participate in activities that encourage networking with peers, managers, and employees.

What are the expected working hours for this internship?

While specific hours are not mentioned in the job description, internships typically align with standard office hours in a professional setting.

Are there any physical requirements for this internship?

Yes, the intern may occasionally need to lift up to 10 lbs and will be expected to sit for prolonged periods in front of a computer.

A leading global medical device company committed to advancing healthcare through CooperVision and CooperSurgical.

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1958
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Headquartered in San Ramon, CA, CooperCompanies (Cooper) is a global medical device company publicly traded on the NYSE (NYSE:COO). Cooper operates through two business units, CooperVision and CooperSurgical. CooperVision is a world-leading manufacturer of soft contact lenses that addresses the most common and complex vision challenges, bringing a refreshing perspective that delivers real advantages for customers and wearers. CooperSurgical is committed to advancing the health of women, babies and families with its diversified portfolio of products and services focusing on women’s health, fertility and diagnostics. CooperCompanies is dedicated to investing in innovation to create a better future for our customers, patients and stakeholders. + Global presence with products in more than 100 countries + A U.S. Great Places to Work® + Dedicated to meeting evolving health care needs + Committed to health and wellness + Passionate about supporting communities where we live and work Our company is driven by our incredible people, who are driven by the vision of a greater tomorrow. Inspired by those we partner with, we work together to improve lives and enhance the well-being of individuals and communities around the world.