Communications Intern

ebi; Simsbury (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is seeking a motivated Communications Intern for a 12‑week summer program. You will craft internal content, support newsletters, and help build the EBAD Beacon, while collaborating with experts across three sites.

Responsibilities include creating graphics, organizing materials, and supporting HR communications campaigns. A portfolio is encouraged, and experience with Office tools and design software is preferred.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Graphic Design, or related field.
• Strong writing, editing, organizational and communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Experience with content creation tools preferred.
• Portfolio or samples encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, editing, and formatting internal communications.
• Assisting with internal events, employee features, photography, and storytelling.
• Maintaining content calendars and project trackers.
• Ensuring communications align with EBAD branding.
• Collaborating with HR and multiple sites on employee communications.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Communication

Organizational skills

Content creation

Education

Communications

Public Relations

Journalism

Marketing

Graphic Design

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Teams

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

This opportunity is located within our Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions. Click here to learn more.

Job Description

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace and Defense Company is seeking talented college students to join our 2027 summer internship program. Our 12-week internship program is designed to provide real-world and hands‑on experience in areas that interest you! As an intern, you will collaborate with industry experts to solve real-world challenges and change the way we do business.

Internal Communications Interns will work to support all aspects of employee communications and engagement including, but no limited to:

• Developing content for internal newsletters, digital signage, SharePoint, Teams, presentations, and other communication channels
• Supporting the development of the EBAD Beacon by gathering content, drafting articles, organizing photos, and assisting with layouts
• Creating and updating graphics, signage, templates, newsletter visuals, and other creative materials
• Supporting employee engagement, recognition, culture, recruiting, and HR communications campaigns

Responsibilities/daily duties

• Drafting, editing, proofreading, and formatting employee-facing communications
• Assisting with internal events, employee features, photography, and storytelling opportunities
• Maintaining communication calendars, project trackers, timelines, content submissions, and approvals
• Helping ensure communications are clear, engaging, consistent, and aligned with EBAD branding
• Supporting communications across EBAD's three sites and collaborating with HR and other teams on employee-facing initiatives

Requirements

• Robust projects with positive business impact Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Graphic Design, or a related field . discipline .
• Strong writing, editing, organizational, and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Experience with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Teams, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, photography, video, or other visual content tools is preferred

Candidates are encouraged to include a portfolio or examples of previous work with their application. Work samples may include writing, graphic design, presentations, digital content, newsletters, social media content, signage, photography, video, or relevant class projects.

As an EBI intern, your experience will include:

• Robust projects with positive business impact
• Formal and informal feedback from managers
• Lunch and learn sessions featuring executives from across the business
• Networking and social events
• Visibility to all levels of leadership

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.