Communications & Marketing Intern

Appalachian Power Company; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Appalachian Power Company is seeking a full-time, paid Communications & Marketing intern for its Roanoke, Virginia office for Summer 2027. As an intern, you’ll see what it’s like to work for a Fortune 200 energy company and use your skills to engage employees, create stronger customer relationships and drive business strategy.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in writing, content creation, and event support, while collaborating with a professional team and learning best practices in corporate

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in journalism, business, marketing, advertising, communications, public relations or related field.
• Must have completed freshman year with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Strong writing and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; Canva and Adobe programs are a plus; familiarity with AP Style.

Responsibilities

• Writing news releases and developing talking points to communicate with external stakeholders.
• Supporting executive communications.
• Creating content for social media.
• Drafting web copy for our corporate and operating company websites.
• Writing headlines, ad copy and scripts, and working with the Creative Services team to bring ads, videos, posters and other presentations to life.
• Assisting with corporate events and special projects.

Skills

Strong writing

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Canva

Adobe programs

AP Style familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, marketing, communications, or related

Must have completed freshman year

Minimum 3.0 GPA

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Job Summary

Appalachian Power Company is seeking a full-time, paid Communications & Marketing intern for its Roanoke, Virginia office for Summer 2027. As an intern, you’ll see what it’s like to work for a Fortune 200 energy company and use your skills to engage employees, create stronger customer relationships and drive business strategy.

Job Description

What You'll Do:

• Writing news releases and developing talking points to communicate with external stakeholders.
• Supporting executive communications.
• Creating content for social media.
• Drafting web copy for our corporate and operating company websites.
• Writing headlines, ad copy and scripts, and working hand-in-hand with the Creative Services team to bring ads, videos, posters and other presentations to life.
• Assisting with corporate events and special projects.

What We're Looking For:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in journalism, business, marketing, advertising, communications, public relations or a related field.
• Must have completed at least your freshman year.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Strong writing and organizational skills, attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Canva and Adobe programs is a plus.
• Familiarity with AP Style.

Where You’ll Work

Our internship is located onsite in Roanoke, VA.

In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

About our Mission

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do! At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company - we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

Compensation Data

• Compensation Grade: Co-Op/Intern-001
• Compensation Range: $ - $

Physical Demand Level

S - Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.

At American Electric Power, we provide more than electricity to our millions of customers - we energize possibilities. We're redefining the future of energy by reducing our carbon footprint, empowering the communities we serve and building an engaged, talented workforce. All while delivering the reliable service our customers expect. It’s an exciting time in the energy industry. Are you ready to be part of it? We’re looking for team members to help create the grid of the future. Learn more about our commitment to creating a supportive, inclusive work culture that values different experiences.