VMRD Communications Team Intern

VMRD COMMUNICATIONS INTERN NTERNSHIP

Location: Kalamazoo, MI, US

Internship Summary:

The VMRD Communications Team Intern is responsible for supporting the VMRD Communications Team by contributing to the development of team’s projects and initiatives in alignment with VMRD’s goals. 

The ideal candidate is outgoing, has a passion for interviewing and writing, and enjoys collaborating with a diverse group of colleagues on a variety projects and initiatives.

Internship Job Duties:

Communications Resources

• Develop, including creating and curating content, a 6 to 12 month communication plan for VMRD’s internal communication platform
• Assist with the planning, writing and managing of monthly R&D internal newsletter (VMRD Voice)
• Develop visual materials (posters, audio visual) that amplify company core beliefs and other initiatives
• Interview global colleagues to develop a series of articles to be distributed internally to VMRD colleagues
• Contribute to planning and/or execution of on-going VMRD Communications Team initiatives

Leader Communications

• Create content for monthly R&D internal newsletter (VMRD Voice) and LinkedIn posts on behalf of R&D leaders

Corporate Initiatives

• Collaborate with VMRD and Corporate Communications colleagues to develop content and execute strategies that support corporate initiatives (for example Purpose Month)

Training

• Develop communication and/or writing curriculum/training materials

Internship Qualifications:

Education

• Must be in the process of obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Digital Marketing or related field.

Technical Skills Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Able to manage multiple projects and work collaboratively
• Strong Word and PowerPoint skills
• Sharepoint experience is a plus but not required

The following hourly pay rates reflect the anticipated base pay for this position:

 

If the selected candidate is a student pursuing an Associate-level degree: $16.00 per hour

If the selected candidate is a student pursuing an Undergraduate-level degree: $20.00 per hour

If the selected candidate is a student pursing a Graduate-level degree: $32.50 per hour

If the selected candidate is a student pursuing a Doctorate-level degree: $36.00 per hour

 

 

The following hourly pay rates reflect the anticipated base pay for this position if a selected candidate were to be located in California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Illinois (Chicago area), Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Washington (Seattle area):

 

Student pursuing an Associate-level degree: $17.00 per hour

Student pursuing an Undergraduate-level degree: $22.00 per hour

Student pursing a Graduate-level degree: $36.40 per hour

Student pursuing a Doctorate-level degree: $40.30 per hour

Full time

Intern (Trainee)

Colleague

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