Communications Intern

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

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a rising junior or senior in Communications or a related field for a Summer 2027 internship in Cary, NC. You'll draft and edit internal and external communications, create social posts, newsletters and presentations, and support events using Canva and Adobe Suite.

Work with cross-functional teams to manage priorities, contribute to branding and messaging, and produce trade show materials and short videos as needed. Strong writing and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Rising junior or senior pursuing an undergrad degree in Communications, PR, Marketing, Journalism, or related field.
• Strong organizational and written communication skills.
• Experience with Canva, Adobe Suite, or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and distribute internal, business and external communications including social posts and newsletters.
• Organize conferences, trade shows and events (internal and external).
• Collaborate with Marketing to design and execute projects.
• Assist with brand management and corporate messaging issues.
• Create social posts, short-form videos, and trade show materials.
• Align work with business priorities and growth areas.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Graphic design tools

Ability to work independently

Technical writing

Oral communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in Communications or related

Tools

Canva

Adobe Suite

Job description

What your day might look like:

As part of the Communications team, you will work with cross-functional teams executing custom communication strategies, meeting internal expectations, schedule, and quality goals.

You will work on projects from the initial concept phase, through detailed content creation, editing, and publication across various platforms such as Hubspot, Lumapps and Canva.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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 execution of communication projects
• Assisting with project issue resolution related to brand management and corporate messaging
• Create social media posts, short-form videos, and trade show display materials to support campaigns and events as needed
• Understand priorities of the business and focused areas of growth and ensure work aligns with priorities

Our Ideal Candidate

• Rising Junior or Senior pursuing an undergraduate degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or other related 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 department projects
• Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks at hand
• Attention to detail
• Full-time availability for Summer 2027

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.

Eligibility:

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

Vendor Policy:

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.

Equal Opportunity:

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