Communications Intern

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense; Simsbury (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company invites applications for a 12-week Internal Communications Internship designed to provide hands-on experience in employee communications. You will collaborate with industry experts to develop content and support engagement across EBAD sites.

Responsibilities include drafting newsletters, assisting with EBAD Beacon content, updating graphics, and supporting events and branding efforts while gaining exposure to leadership and cross-team collaboration in

Qualifications

• Pursuing a college degree in Communications, PR, Journalism, Marketing, or Graphic Design.
• Strong writing, editing, organizational and communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Teams, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, photography or video is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

College major in Communications, PR, Journalism, Marketing, or Graphic Design

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Teams

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Photography/Video

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.

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

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.

EBI's 190-year history has been shaped by innovation and stewardship defining who we are today: a family-owned, independently led, and professionally managed company united by our people, Core Values, and Winning Vision.

We invite you to explore our three strong businesses and discover how you can help shape the next chapter of our story.

Ensign-Bickford Industries founded in 1836, is a privately-owned high technology conglomerate that participates in businesses that are relevant to the future of the world and have multigenerational growth prospects. As One EBI, we innovate in science and technology for the safety, health, and well-being of society, creating exceptional long-term value. AFB International AFB is the leader in pet food flavor enhancers. Ensuring product performance for pet food manufacturers—and their customers—is our business. Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company EBAD is a global leader in precision energetic systems and other innovative explosives, non-explosive and electromechanical solutions for the defense and aerospace markets. EnviroLogix EnviroLogix is a global leader in the development of rapid GMO and mycotoxin detection technology.