Corporate Affairs Intern

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

POSITION SUMMARY

 

Our Corporate Affairs Team is the group that’s at the center of it all, working with media, community partners and both internal and external stakeholders to share Nestlé Purina’s story. They look after our reputation and ensure we’re a good corporate citizen in our hometown of St. Louis, Missouri, and in the cities in which we operate. They manage partnerships and events within our local and extended communities, as well as organize various internal functions and programs that our associates rally around, like Purina Cares Day – our annual day of service. 

 

As a Corporate Affairs Intern, you’ll help the Corporate Affairs function promote, protect, and influence our external and internal stakeholders. You’ll gain exposure to all types of communications, community affairs, event planning, government affairs, and reputation management.  

  

• Identify engaging stories and develop content to share for internal and external channels  

• Develop written and video content for internal platforms including our weekly newsletter and Viva Engage communities 

• Develop artwork leveraging Canva and Photoshop to accompany content 

• Serve as liaison with external vendors and internal communications to create compelling and integrated video collateral 

• Assist with event planning and implementation, including logistics and vendor management for our various community, non-profit, and government affairs partners 

• Assist in developing collateral for building awareness of events 

  

Requirements

• Enrolled as a junior (graduating no earlier than December 2025 and no later than May 2026) in an undergraduate program or graduate program  

• Must be majoring in Communications, Journalism, English, Digital Communications, or related field of study 

• Must be able to commit to 12, full-time consecutive weeks during summer of 2025 

• Previous internship experience and/or involvement with an on-campus, student-led, athletic, or Military organization  

 

Other

• Experience writing in AP style is preferred.  

• Event planning experience (e.g. Student Activity Board, Social Chair, Athletic or Club event) is preferred 

• Proficiency with Canva and/or Adobe Suite is preferred. 

• Interest in Photography and/or Videography is preferred. 

  

Don’t meet all the qualifications listed under “other”? These are preferred, but not required. When you apply for a role with Nestlé Purina, we ensure that individual confidentiality is held to the highest regard. We are intentional about creating an inclusive workplace for everyone. We consider our associates our most valuable assets. Please apply for full consideration. 

  

The approximate pay range for this position is $21/hr. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. 

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