Communications Intern - Summer 2027

HNTB; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB's Corporate Communications team in Kansas City, MO is seeking an enthusiastic intern to support content creation across social media, project awards, internal news, and marketing materials.

You will help with analytics, research industry trends, manage digital assets, assist events, and coordinate meetings, gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced corporate setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to establish collaborative relationships across the firm.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365.
• Basic understanding of social media platforms.
• Some experience with digital content creation.
• Self-starter with creativity and a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Content Creation: Writes, edits and publishes social media posts, internal news, and marketing materials.
• Analytics: Provides analytics on content performance.
• Event Management: Assists with events and meetings.
• Asset Management: Maintains day-to-day assets and databases.
• Research: Researches industry trends and best practices.

Skills

Writing

Communication

Collaboration

Multi-tasking

Creativity

Independent work

Social platforms

Digital content creation

Education

High School Diploma or GED + enrolled in undergrad/grad

Tools

Microsoft 365

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Job description

What We’re Looking For

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

Join our team and become an integral part of a growing company that values your skills and contributions. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact through meaningful, strategic work. We’re committed to your professional growth and development, offering a supportive environment where your career can thrive.

As a Corporate Communications intern, you will assist the team in developing and implementing a wide variety of communication initiatives for internal and external audiences. The intern will write, create and help produce content for various communications channels. In addition, the intern will assist in the maintenance of asset databases, conduct research on industry trends, collect analytics and coordinate meetings and events. This role requires an eager, detail-oriented person who is willing to learn and work collaboratively with others.

Relocation and housing are not provided for this position.

What You’ll Do

• Content Creation: Writes, edits and publishes social media posts, project award submittals, internal news, project and people profiles, email marketing materials, website content, thought leadership articles, conference and event materials.
• Analytics: Compiles and provides analytics to corporate communications leadership on content performance.
• Event Management: Assists with events, forums and meetings.
• Asset Management: Helps maintain the day-to-day operations of the team’s photo and video assets and contact databases.
• Research: Conducts research about industry trends and best practices in communications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent plus current enrollment in a related undergraduate or graduate program

What You’ll Bring

• Ability to establish collaborative relationships across the firm.
• Intellectual curiosity.
• Good writing and communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Be a self-starter who possesses creativity and can-do attitude
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to prioritize work and multi-task
• Basic understanding of social platforms
• Some experience with digital content creation

What We Prefer

• Adobe Creative Suite and Canva experience
• Graphic and video editing capabilities

Additional Information

Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards

Click here to learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Locations: Kansas City, MO

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Job Type: Intern

Full/Part Time: Full time

Job Category: Communications Group