Intern - Corporate Communications

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Briggs & Stratton is seeking a dynamic and motivated Communications Intern to join our team. The ideal candidate is an energetic individual with a strong interest in communications, and eager to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. As a Communications Intern, you will have the opportunity to contribute to various communications initiatives, develop essential skills, and learn from experienced professionals in the field. #LI-MD1 #LI-DNP

 

This position will primarily support external communications, enhancing our efforts by focusing on media outreach, social media, and community engagement. Work will also be completed in event support, including assisting with activating Briggs & Stratton’s Summerfest stage. The position will start immediately and run through the summer. 

 

The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities. 

 

You are the type of person who is/has:

• Outgoing, approaches others with confidence 
• Multitasker, can manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Collaborative, willing to work across departments and teams

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Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must be enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited college or university studying toward a Bachelors/Associates  degree in specified function (Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or related field)
• Must have and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5/4.0

  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Google Workspace or Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficiency with shooting/editing videos and photos on smartphone

 

Additional Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including drafting emails, press releases, and presentations
• Familiarity with social media platforms, primarily LinkedIn
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Eagerness to learn and contribute to various communications projects
• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location

 

Travel Required: 

• % of Travel: 0

 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Work Location: 

• Wauwatosa, WI

Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the world’s largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and garden, turf care and job site products through its Briggs & Stratton®, Vanguard®, Ferris®, Simplicity®, Billy Goat®, Allmand®, SimpliPhi®, Branco® and Victa® brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents.

Briggs & Stratton is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law. Briggs & Stratton also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.