2026 Summer, Corporate Communications Analyst (4 Months)

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A major financial institution in Toronto is seeking a Communications intern to join their Corporate Communications team. This role involves developing engaging content for various channels, planning employee engagement activities, and honing writing skills through storytelling. The ideal candidate will possess strong verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and a passion for collaboration in a dynamic team setting. Join a progressive organization dedicated to employee growth and community impact.

Benefits

Leaders who support your development

Opportunities to make a lasting impact

Dynamic and collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Strong background in Communications, PR, Media Relations, or Journalism.
• Keen attention to detail and project management skills.
• Motivated with a desire to learn and collaborate.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and developing content for communication channels.
• Planning and delivering employee engagement activities.
• Producing creative content for internal communications.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Project management capabilities

Knowledge of traditional and social media

Creativity

Collaborative mindset

Education

Communications, PR, Media Relations or Journalism educational background

Job description

Job Description

As a member of RBC Corporate Communications, you’ll get to work with an energetic global team that aspires to be the best communications team anywhere. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality strategic advice, for operating with agency hustle, and for investing in and developing our talent. You’ll work with a group of passionate, collaborative and inclusive communicators who are responsible for protecting and enhancing RBC’s brand – named year after year as one of the most valuable brands in the world – and engaging, informing and inspiring employees.

What will you do?

• Gain insight and perspective into the financial services industry by sourcing and developing interesting and engaging content for RBC’s internal and external communication channels
• Leverage your creativity and innovative thinking by contributing to the planning and delivery of employee engagement activities, including: town halls, leadership forums, roundtables and other events
• Hone in on your writing skills through storytelling by producing creative content for internal communications channels
• Build your network by supporting enterprise-wide signature initiatives including executing tactical plans for rolling out new Communications programs
• Collaborate with team members during conferences, town halls, events, thought leadership events, etc.
• Contribute to the success of the overall goals of the Brand, Marketing, Communications & Citizenship group, including supporting brand and sponsorship initiatives

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Communications, PR, Media Relations or Journalism educational background preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Keen attention to detail with project management capabilities
• Motivation and a strong desire to learn
• Knowledge of and interest in both traditional and social media
• Creativity and curiosity
• A collaborative, team-player mindset

Nice-to-have

• Previous Corporate Communications/Public Relations experience
• Design skills
• Demonstrated record of academic success with diverse range of extracurricular activities
• Ability to communicate in a second language or more

Please note

In order to be eligible for these student positions, you must either:

• Return back to school after the work term end-date; or
• If you are not returning back to school (i.e.are graduating immediately after the work term), you must require the full work term as a mandatory component in order to graduate successfully

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving mutual success.

• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing global team
• Opportunities to do challenging work and make a difference
• Opportunities to building close relationships

Note

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.