Corporate Communications Intern at Illumio

Wayne State University; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from PR professionals

Hands-on experience with media pitching

Networking opportunities with senior leadership

Job summary

A cybersecurity firm in Virginia is seeking a Communications intern to help articulate and promote breach containment strategies. Successful candidates should be pursuing a degree in Communications or a related field. Responsibilities include researching speaking opportunities, assisting with media outreach, and collaborating on communications campaigns. This role offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment along with mentorship from industry professionals.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a related Bachelor's degree.
• Strong research and writing abilities, comfortable across different formats.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Research and shortlist external speaking opportunities.
• Support planning and pitching processes.
• Assist with messaging, press releases, and communications campaigns.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and update content.

Skills

Research and writing abilities

Familiarity with podcast editing

Proficiency with social media platforms

Attention to detail

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, PR, Marketing, Journalism, or related field

Tools

Google Analytics

Microsoft Office

Canva

PowerPoint

Photoshop

Job description

At Illumio, we help organizations stop breaches from becoming disasters. As part of the Corporate Communications team, you'll contribute to shaping a narrative that clearly and confidently articulates the urgent need for breach containment as a foundational cybersecurity strategy and Illumio’s leadership in this space. In this role, you won’t just support communications—you’ll help create work that provokes action, sparks industry conversations, and drives understanding of why segmentation is now essential for every security leader.

Our Marketing team powers Illumio’s brand by transforming complex cybersecurity challenges into bold, credible stories that resonate across industries. As we expand global awareness around breach containment and Illumio’s proven ability to stop ransomware and cyberattacks from spreading, you’ll play a key role in amplifying our message, strengthening our industry presence, and supporting initiatives that help organizations build resilience in an increasingly dynamic threat landscape.

Your Impact:

• Research and shortlist external speaking and panel opportunities for E-staff; develop outreach strategies
• Support planning and pitching processes: create pitch decks, compile briefing materials, assist in outreach execution
• Assist in podcast research, editing, and content preparation
• Perform competitive benchmarking across PR, media presence, and social platforms
• Track and report on PR/social metrics—coverage volume, engagement, share of voice
• Assist with internal/external messaging, press releases, newsletters, and communications campaigns
• Help build media lists, send pitches, and support outreach follow-up
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, updating decks, and maintaining a content calendar
• Update website with news coverage and award wins

Your Toolkit:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, PR, Marketing, Journalism, or related field
• Strong research and writing abilities; comfort working across formats—briefing docs, pitches, social content
• Familiarity with podcast editing; experience using basic audio tools
• Proficiency with social media platforms and analytical tools (e.g., native analytics, Google Analytics)
• Demonstrated attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Passion for proactive, creative communication and ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment
• Team oriented with strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate

Bouns Points:

• Exposure to media pitching or public speaking event support
• Experience with press monitoring tools or benchmarking tools
• Basic Microsoft Office and multimedia skills (e.g., Canva, PowerPoint, Photoshop)

What You’ll Gain:

• Mentorship from seasoned Communications and PR professionals
• Hands‑on experience with media pitching, podcast production, and social media creation
• Exposure to high‑visibility events and thought leadership opportunities
• Career development workshops and networking with senior leadership
• Opportunities to explore and experiment with AI tools