Corporate Communications Intern

Novonesis; Franklinton (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Novonesis in Franklinton, NC is seeking a Corporate Communications Intern to help tell our science stories and support strategic communications initiatives. You'll interview employees, translate complex topics into clear content and collaborate with global teams.

The role is a full-time, onsite temporary internship paying $23 per hour, with program dates May 24, 2027 to July 30, 2027. Applicants should be pursuing a relevant degree and have strong writing and storytelling skills.

Qualifications

• Curiosity for storytelling, writing and interviewing.
• Familiar with social media and digital trends.
• Able to use AI to support communications research.
• Detail oriented with initiative.
• Team collaboration across functions.

Responsibilities

• Create compelling internal and external content by identifying stories, interviewing employees and subject‑matter experts, and translating complex topics into clear, engaging communications that bring our people, science and business to life
• Support strategic communications initiatives, including PR, executive communications, employee engagement and events
• Collaborate with colleagues across functions, sites and global teams

Skills

Storytelling

Interviewing

Content creation

Social media basics

AI awareness

Editing & writing

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Intake details

Education

Communications

Marketing

Public Relations

Journalism

Related discipline

Tools

AI tools

Social media platforms

Job description

Interested in a career that matters?

At Novonesis, we are using biology to transform the way the world produces food, beverages, household products, renewable fuels, and more. As a Corporate Communications Intern, you will join a regional team at our North American Headquarters and one of North America’s largest biotechnology manufacturing facilities, where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement drive meaningful results.

Key responsibilities include: We are looking for a curious, creative and hands‑on intern who is eager to learn, contribute ideas and help bring Novonesis stories to life. As part of the North America Communications team, you will:

• Create compelling internal and external content by identifying stories, interviewing employees and subject‑matter experts, and translating complex topics into clear, engaging communications that bring our people, science and business to life
• Support strategic communications initiatives, including PR, executive communications, employee engagement and events
• Collaborate with colleagues across functions, sites and global teams

What You’ll Need to Be Successful

We are looking for students who are currently pursuing a degree in:

• Communications
• Marketing
• Public Relations
• Journalism
• Or a related discipline

Required qualifications and competencies:

• Strong curiosity and an interest in storytelling, writing, interviewing and content creation

• Basic knowledge of the impact of social media, digital platforms and emerging communications trends

• Comfort using digital tools and an interest in learning how AI can support communications, research, content development and measurement

• Strong attention to detail and willingness to take initiative

• Ability to collaborate with people across different functions and levels of the organization

• Effective communication and collaboration skills, including experimental documentation and summary reports and presentations

• Minimum 3.0 GPA

• Sophomore standing or higher at the time of application.

• Ability to arrange your own housing and transportation.

Ways of Working / Working Conditions

• Full‑time (40 hour a week) onsite in Franklinton, NC

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly wage of $23

Relevant Information

• Program Dates: May 24th, 2027 to July 30th, 2027 (extension into August is acceptable)

• Position Type: Temporary position payrolled through a third‑party provider

• Application Deadline: November 10, 2026

Our purpose guides the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we’ve gotten so far. And it’s how we’ll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.

Opportunities for everyone

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.

We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.

Explore other openings

If this position isn’t the right fit, you may still find other opportunities with us. You’re welcome to explore open roles or create a job agent to stay connected with future opportunities at novonesis.com/Career