Communications Intern, Summer 2027 (REQ#43491)

RippleMatch Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

RippleMatch Inc. seeks a Communications Intern for Summer 2027 in Ada, MI. This onsite role offers hands-on experience across content creation, employee messaging, digital signage, and editorial planning within the Internal Communications team.

You will partner with U.S. and Global teams to organize editorial calendars, analyze engagement data, draft internal communications, and develop planning tools that improve cross-channel coordination. Some days may be remote on Friday.

Qualifications

• Junior-year completion with anticipated graduation between December 2027 and May 2030.
• Proficiency with Canva or similar design software and MS Office.
• Experience creating visual content for digital channels.
• Video production/editing and digital animation experience preferred.
• Familiarity with AI tools for content creation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to balance multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support development of a structured communications planning process aligning with enterprise priorities.
• Organize editorial calendars, research best practices, analyze engagement data.
• Create evergreen digital signage templates and intranet articles.
• Draft employee communications and contribute to campaigns across channels.
• Collaborate with U.S. and Global Internal Communications teams.

Skills

Communications

Digital Communications

Marketing

Journalism

Public Relations

Strategic Communications

Content Creation

Tools

Canva

Microsoft Office

Design tools

Video production

Video editing

AI tools

CMS/intranet platforms

Job description

Internship Job title:Communications Intern, Summer 2027

Department/Division: Human Resources / Internal Communications

Hourly Range: $20.88-$25.40

Location: Ada, MI (Onsite)

*Note: This position is an office role, and you must be able to report in-person to Ada on Mondays through Thursdays, with Friday as a remote optional day

What’s special about this team:

The Internal Communications team plays a key role in helping employees stay informed, connected and engaged with the business. Interns gain hands‑on experience across many aspects of communications, including content creation, employee messaging, digital signage, campaign support, editorial planning and communications strategy. This is a highly visible team where your work will be seen by employees across campus and around the organization. You'll have the opportunity to collaborate with communicators, business partners and leaders while developing a broad communications skill set.

How would an intern contribute to the team’s success:

The intern will partner with the U.S. and Global Internal Communications teams to support the development of a more structured communications planning process that advances enterprise priorities by improving how employees understand company strategy, organizational changes and key business initiatives. The intern will help organize editorial calendars, research best practices, analyze employee feedback and engagement data, document processes and create planning tools that improve how we prioritize and coordinate communications across channels. In addition to this project, the intern will gain hands‑on experience supporting day‑to‑day internal communications by creating evergreen digital signage templates, developing intranet articles, drafting employee communications and contributing to other initiatives that enhance the employee experience.

An example of a typical project would be:

• Example #1 Digital Signage Content Development: Design and create evergreen digital signage templates that can be used across campus to communicate ongoing employee information, programs and initiatives. This project includes developing visual concepts, creating graphics, collaborating with stakeholders, refining content based on feedback and preparing materials for publication across digital signage channels.
• Example #2 - Internal Communications Campaign: Support the planning and execution of an employee communications campaign tied to a business initiative, event or organizational update. Responsibilities may include drafting communications, developing messaging, creating visual assets, coordinating channel deployment and measuring engagement.
• Example #3 - Intranet Content Creation: Research, write and publish intranet articles that inform and engage employees. This work may include interviewing stakeholders, gathering information, editing content, incorporating visuals and ensuring communications align with brand and editorial standards.

Required skills and background:

Desired Major (list all that apply):

• Communications
• Digital Communications
• Marketing
• Journalism
• Public Relations
• Strategic Communications
• Content Creation,

Academic Eligibility:

Students who will have completed their junior year by the start of the internship and have an anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and May 2030.

Technical Skills (Platforms, Programs, Tools, etc.):

• Canva or similar design software
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Design tools
• Experience with digital animation
• Video production
• Experience creating visual content for digital channels
• Basic graphic design and content layout skills
• Video editing or production experience
• Digital animation or motion graphics experience preferred
• Experience using AI tools (such as Microsoft Copilot or similar platforms) to enhance content creation, research and productivity
• Familiarity with content management systems, intranet platforms or digital communication tools is a plus

Soft Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and proofreading abilities
• Creative mindset with an eye for design and storytelling
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to balance multiple projects and deadlines
• Curiosity and willingness to ask questions
• Collaborative and comfortable working across functions
• Confidence interacting with a variety of stakeholders, including senior leaders
• Empathy and strong listening skills
• Self-starter with initiative and accountability

Your pay rate within the posted range will be based on your completed class year at the start of the internship program. Amway’s recruiting team will confirm your applicable rate during the recruitment process.

Amway does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need Amway immigration sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, STEM OPT, TN, etc.) now or in the future.