Comcast Corporate Communications - Government & Policy Intern

Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want you to fast-forward your career at Comcast.

Job Summary

This job code is to be used for internships and co-ops. It is not to be used for temporary or contract workers.

Job Description

Program Overview  

Discover opportunities designed to set your career in motion! The Comcast internship/co-op program will help you cultivate meaningful relationships, develop strong interpersonal and business skills, gain exposure to the day-to-day operations of a Fortune 40 media and technology company, and receive mentorship opportunities to expand your professional network.  

This program immerses students into the daily operation of a contemporary media and technology company while working side-by-side with Comcast’s top innovators. The student becomes an integral part of the Comcast team working on creative, innovative, and thought-provoking projects within various business units. 

Organization & Team Overview 

Comcast’s corporate communications team in Washington, D.C. manages the company’s brand reputation in DC and executes communications strategies that support our legislative and federal regulatory advocacy efforts across Comcast NBCUniversal. This group works closely with both the communications team based at our HQ in Philadelphia as well as the government affairs operation in DC.  

 

Role Description 

You’ll support the team in planning and executing strategies that elevate the Comcast brand and corporate reputation among key audiences in Washington. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented self-starter who thinks strategically and can handle multiple tasks simultaneously with efficiency and effectiveness.  

 

As an intern on our corporate communications team, you’ll gain exposure to the communications/PR department of a leading Fortune 50 company. You’ll also have opportunities to learn more about other functions across our company, including legal; government affairs; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and community impact, to name a few.  

 

Job Responsibilities 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Draft communications materials: blog posts, email pitches, press releases, etc. 

• Help develop and execute Comcast NBCUniversal special events in Washington, to include event design, registration management, vendor management, etc. 

• Compile and maintain targeted media lists; research reporters & bloggers. 

• Track and report media coverage surrounding specific announcements and general policy topics. 

• Design graphics and create social media content in line with corporate brand guidelines. 

• Support other communications projects as assigned. 

 

Preferred Skills 

• Writing 

• Communications and social media 

• Public policy 

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