Communications Intern - Summer 2026
PACCARAbout the role
About PACCAR
PACCAR, Inc. is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905 and is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture, and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under its internationally recognized brands Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.
Your next career move is waiting at PACCAR whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services. Join the PACCAR team today!
Division Information
PACCAR's Information Division (ITD), located in Renton, WA, utilizes cutting-edge technology to provide systems development, consulting, voice and data communications services to the entire corporation, which has high visibility in the technology sector.
The Role
PACCAR’s Information Technology Division is seeking a motivated Communications Intern to support internal communications, multimedia content development, and digital asset organization.
This internship provides hands-on experience working alongside communications professionals and IT leadership, with opportunities to contribute to high-visibility projects, events, and communications initiatives across ITD.
As a Communications Intern, you will:
- Gain practical experience supporting corporate communications strategies and campaigns
- Work directly with communications leadership and cross-functional teams
- Build skills in multimedia content creation, digital asset management, and event support
- Contribute to real-world projects that improve communication and employee engagement
Job Responsibilities
- Support development of internal communications materials, including presentations, event posters, and digital content
- Assist with photography needs, including event coverage, employee headshots, and photo editing
- Organize and maintain ITD’s digital asset library, including scanning and archiving historical photos
- Help improve and maintain SharePoint sites and content organization (e.g., team sites and asset libraries)
- Assist with coordinating and promoting an ITD-wide event calendar, including gathering input from teams and supporting process development
- Contribute to communications projects and meetings, including supporting leadership presentations and internal campaigns
- Provide general project and administrative support to enhance communications processes and team efficiency
Required Work Experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Creative mindset with interest in design, storytelling, and digital media
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially PowerPoint); familiarity with SharePoint is a plus
- Experience or interest in photography, video production, or Adobe Creative Cloud is preferred
Education
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Communications, Marketing, Multimedia, Graphic Design, or a related field
Benefits of working at PACCAR
As a U.S. PACCAR intern, you have a full range of benefit options including:
- 401k with up to a 5% company match
- Sick Leave
- Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
- Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- EAP services including wellness plans, estat
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