2027 Summer Intern: Communications - Corporate
Spectrum
- Location
- Stamford, CT
- Employment
- Internship
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Intern
About this role
This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future. At a Glance You're a motivated student with a current 3.0 GPA or higher currently pursuing a degree in one of the following areas from an accredited college or university: Communications, Journalism This is a paid, full-time, 11-week internship designed to give you real-world experience and meaningful exposure to the telecommunications industry in your chosen field. Internship program runs from May 26 through August 6, 2027. In addition to role-specific projects, you'll take part in professional development sessions, networking opportunities, mentorship and experiences that help you grow personally and professionally. The Spectrum Internship Experience As part of America's Connectivity Company®, you'll join a team that serves millions of customers and communities nationwide, while gaining valuable insight into the work that powers connection every day. Throughout the summer, you'll contribute to meaningful work, strengthen your skills and have opportunities to: Grow your skills in a dynamic, innovative business environment. Build connections with team members and senior leaders who can help you better understand our business and what it's like to work here. Learn from a mentor, who can provide guidance, support and career advice. What you can expect in this role As a Spectrum intern, you'll spend the summer working alongside two teams: your respective department and your intern cohort. Department and team-focused projects account for about 80% of your schedule. You'll spend the other 20% on internship experiences that include a kickoff conference, professional development sessions and networking activities, webinars, community service, cross-functional projects and final presentations. This experience is designed to help you explore your interests, expand your network and leave with a deeper understanding of both your field and the impact of our business. Internship responsibilities may include: Support Spectrum's Communications function, including corporate communications, media relations and social media. Work alongside a team that tells the story of Spectrum's products, people and impact across the business. Help execute storytelling tactics across mediums, supporting efforts that reach audiences through earned media, the corporate website, internal platforms and social channels alike. Ideate on proactive storytelling opportunities across the company website, internal channels, media pitches and social platforms. Draft content including press releases, media alerts, pitches, articles and website copy for various platforms and channels. Research and identify new media targets, reporters, publications and outlets, and maintain updated press lists Monitor press coverage and industry news, compiling clip reports and tracking impact. Support proofreading and fact-checking of communications materials. Assist with award nomination and speaking engagement research and drafting. Help prepare executives for speaking engagements and media interviews with briefing materials and talking points. Draft social copy for platforms including Instagram, X, YouTube and LinkedIn. Present new ideas for social content, from campaign concepts to platform-specific formats and emerging trends. Support social content calendar planning and scheduling. Analyze social performance and report on results. Monitor social channels and flag relevant conversations or trends.
Required qualifications
Must be a rising junior or rising senior with an expected graduation date between of May 2028 to May 2029. Must be currently enrolled in an accredited College or University completing a bachelor's degree Must have at least a 3.0 GPA or greater in current program Ability to travel locally to Spectrum intern development events and activities throughout the program Authorization to