Communications Student Intern

If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply. 

 

ABOUT THE ROLE

This internship provides students with an opportunity to be a member of our multi-disciplinary communications team and part of brand, marketing and business development (BMBD). You’ll work under the leadership of our Director of Communications to support the creative execution of our firmwide community strategy to help advance and amplify key messaging at the brand, firm, regional, market and practice levels.

 

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Content Creation: Assist in the development of high-quality, high-impact deliverables, including journalistic writing and storytelling that balances brand positioning with engaging narratives.
• Digital Ecosystem Support: Support the firm’s digital communications ecosystem, including social media, internal news platforms and the external website. 
• Brand Voice: Help maintain and influence a consistent brand voice across all internal and external platforms and forums.
• Project Support: Assist with the execution of firmwide communications plans and special initiatives as assigned.
• Multimedia Assistance: May assist with digital assets, including basic coordination for photography or video production efforts.
• Team Collaboration: Attend team meetings and participate in brainstorming sessions for creative campaigns.
• Administrative Support: Perform other duties as required to support the efficiency and innovation of the communications practice.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations or a related field.
• Writing Skills: Strong grasp of journalistic writing, storytelling and grammar.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel). Familiarity with digital communication tools and social media platforms is preferred.
• Aptitude: A proactive and responsive approach with the ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment.
• Strategic Thinking: An interest in brand positioning and how communications can advance firm-wide strategy.

 

 

As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct.

 

CannonDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CannonDesign is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free from any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. It is therefore the firm’s policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant, CannonDesign employee, vendor, contractor, or client on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. It is also CannonDesign’s policy to prohibit any and all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, or participated in a firm or agency investigation into such complaints.