Corporate Communications Intern

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

Job summary

Novonesis, headquartered in North America, is seeking a Corporate Communications Intern to join our North American Headquarters for a 2‑month window of May 24, 2027 to July 30, 2027, with potential extension. The role is full-time, onsite in Franklinton, NC, paid hourly at $23, with a temporary payroll through a third‑party provider.

You will help translate complex science into clear messaging, support engagement initiatives, and collaborate across functions and teams to bring our people,

Qualifications

• Strong curiosity and storytelling skills.
• Basic knowledge of social media and digital platforms.
• Comfort with AI tools for communications, research and content development.
• Attention to detail and initiative.
• Ability to collaborate across functions and levels.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Sophomore standing or higher at application time.
• Ability to arrange housing and transportation.

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

Communications

Marketing

Public Relations

Journalism

Related discipline

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:

• 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

• 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.

Opportunities for everyone

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants.

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