About this Role

We are seeking a Communications Intern to create and develop written and multimedia content, both internally and externally, to promote ESi's brand, activities, consultants, capabilities, and culture. Your role involves crafting communication/marketing plans and overseeing end-to-end execution including content development, design, stakeholder review, and internal distribution. You'll proactively cultivate relationships with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts across geographies and disciplines, collaborating closely with our Business Development team to develop marketing campaigns that enhance our public image.

As a communications intern, you'll gain hands-on experience in technical communication, marketing, and public relations. You will have the opportunity to create a multitude of written and digital communication materials and contribute to ESi's larger communication and social media strategies by analyzing internal and external engagement metrics and learning to adapt messages to be suitable for various platforms. The ideal candidate will be expected to collaborate with subject matter experts, maintain brand consistency, and adapt their communication style to the appropriate project.

You will be presented with a research project that must be completed by the end of the Internship and is expected to require approximately 40 hours of effort. The research topic shall be mutually agreed upon between the intern and supervisor.

No Relocation Assistance is provided

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to social media strategy by creating and scheduling posts, monitoring engagement, and analyzing performance metrics.
• Develop effective communication materials tailored to both internal and external audiences across different platforms that are consistent with ESi's brand and culture.
• Develop, revise, and execute the creation of communication plans, tools, templates, and deliverables that will support communication and marketing initiatives. Content deliverables may include but are not limited to social media updates, intranet articles, press releases, case studies, proposals, presentations, videos (script writing), and onboarding/recruiting materials.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts across geographies and disciplines to develop tailored marketing and communication campaigns that positively promote ESi's internal and external messaging.

Required Work Hours

• Internships with ESi are expected to be full-time, 40 hours per week, from Monday to Friday (Business hours are from 8 am-5 pm).
• This position is in person in our Norcross location. Remote work is not available, but in-office hours are flexible.
• If you are also enrolled in college - we require that you take no more than 2 classes during your employment semester with ESi and can work a minimum of 32 hours per week.

Skills Required

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Strong knowledge of AP style (writing samples required) and writing best practices.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to both give and receive constructive feedback during the revision process of key deliverables.
• Ability to create a variety of communication materials consistent with ESi's brand and culture with strong attention to detail.
• Strong interest in technical communication with an ability to work collaboratively with subject matter experts in engineering, technology, and business development.

Skills Preferred

• Previous experience in basic website development (HTML/CSS) or working with a content management system (CMS).
• Intermediate graphic design skills, preferably in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Familiarity with SEO techniques and social media platforms.
• Previous experience with technical writing, technical communication, or a strong aptitude to learn.

Education Requirement

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Must have completed at least Freshman year and be within good academic standing.

Experience Preferred

• Any relevant experience in communication, marketing, technical writing/communication, social media or content management, or website development is preferred

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, sit, walk, crawl, climb, and lift up to 50#. Work may occasionally need to be performed at various heights, out of doors in varied climate extremes.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This position includes work in a variety of environments including office, laboratory, industrial, construction, and outdoors. Noise levels, temperature, and weather conditions will vary according to the work environment. When appropriate employees will be required to use suitable PPE.

It is the policy of ESI, as an equal opportunity employer, to attract and retain the best-qualified individuals available, without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. ESI is committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting people with disabilities, as well as veterans.