Communications Intern

Veolia; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a budding Communications professional to join the Water Technology team in the United States. You will draft, edit and distribute internal and external communications, supporting social posts, slides, case studies, intranet articles, newsletters and ads.

You will help organize conferences, trade shows and events while collaborating with the broader Marketing team to deliver on-brand messages.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in communications or related field.
• Experience with Canva or Adobe Suite or similar graphic design tools.
• Strong writing and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and distribute internal, business and external communications (social posts, slides, case studies, intranet articles, newsletters, ads).
• Organize conferences, trade shows and events (external and internal).
• Collaborate with extended Marketing to design and execute communication projects.
• Assist with project issue resolution related to brand management and messaging.
• Create social media posts, short videos, and trade show materials to support campaigns.
• Ensure work aligns with business priorities and growth areas.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Technical writing

Education

Undergraduate degree in Communications/PR/Marketing/Journalism

Tools

Canva

Adobe Suite

Job description

Veolia is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Job Description

What your day might look like:

• As part of the Communications team, you will work with cross-functional teamsexecuting custom communication strategies, meeting internal expectations,schedule, and quality goals.
• You will work on projects from the initial concept phase, through detailed contentcreation, editing, and publication across various platforms such as Hubspot,Lumapps and Canva.

Key Responsibilities:

In this role, your responsibilities will include (but are not limitedto):

• Drafting, editing, and distributing internal, business and external communications,including, but not limited to, social media posts, presentation slides, case studies,intranet articles, newsletters and advertisements
• Organizing conferences, trade shows and events (both external and internal)
• Engaging with the extended Marketing team to facilitate the design and executionof communication projects
• Assisting with project issue resolution related to brand management andcorporate messaging
• Create social media posts, short‑form videos, and trade show display materialsto support campaigns and events as needed
• Understand priorities of the business and focused areas of growth and ensurework aligns with priorities

Qualifications

Our Ideal Candidate

• Rising Junior or Senior pursuing an undergraduatedegree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or otherrelated discipline
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Experience with Canva, Adobe Suite, or similar graphic design tools
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good technical writing and oral communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and contribute to team and departmentprojects
• Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks at hand
• Full‑time availability for Summer 2027

Additional Information

Why Veolia?

Join a company that values Responsibility, Solidarity, Innovation, Customer Focus, and Respect. You’ll have opportunities for comprehensive technical and commercial training, career advancement, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on sustainability and environmental protection.

At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We offer challenging and meaningful careers, with competitive benefits and flexible work arrangements.

Compensation:

The compensation range is tied to the market for similarly bench-marked roles. The range is not an absolute, but a guide, and offers will be based on the individual candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity. Depending upon all the preceding considerations for the final selected individual candidate, the offer may be lower or higher than the stated range: $18.54-$20.60 USD

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure:

We do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.

Vacancy Status:

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not
sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity****

Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of the company and no fee will be due.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.