Corporate Communications Intern- Summer 2027

AFL Telecommunications LLC; Duncan (OK); Híbrido; USD 21.000 - 30.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid in office schedule

Corporate housing

Gas stipend

Competitive pay

Learning and Development training

401K company match

Descripción de la vacante

AFL Telecommunications LLC in Duncan, OK offers a Corporate Communications Intern position to support internal and external communications, executive messaging, employee engagement, and content creation. This role provides hands-on experience across channels and campaigns.

You will collaborate with experienced professionals, help manage calendars, publish content, and contribute to projects that strengthen AFL's culture and brand.

Formación

• Must be a full-time student at an accredited college or university.
• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, English, Business, or related field.
• Minimum GPA of 2.75
• Rising junior, senior, or graduate student preferred.
• Previous experience through coursework, student organizations, campus media, internships, or volunteer activities is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and edit content for internal and external communication channels, including newsletters, email communications, presentations and press releases
• Support employee engagement campaigns, company events, community initiatives, and special communication projects
• Help maintain communication calendars, content plans, and publishing schedules
• Coordinate content reviews and approvals to ensure messaging accuracy, consistency, and alignment with company objectives
• Assist with publishing content across communication platforms, including digital signage, Viva Engage, and email communication tools
• Monitor communication metrics and prepare reports on engagement, reach, and effectiveness
• Research communication best practices and recommend ideas to enhance associate engagement and communication impact
• Support multimedia content efforts as needed
• Assist with administrative and project coordination activities for the Corporate Communications team

Conocimientos

Strong communication

Editing & proofreading

MS Office

Organization

Time management

Collaboration

Creativity

Educación

Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, English, Business, or related field

GPA 2.75+

Full-time student status

Rising junior/senior or graduate student

Herramientas

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Teams

Descripción del empleo

AFL manufactures industry-leading fiber optic cable, connectivity and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for some of the largest telecom customers in the world. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today, we manufacture thousands of products, generate an excess of $4B in revenue, and employ approximately 12,000 associates worldwide. At AFL, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual, investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth, let us connect you to your next career opportunity.

What We Offer:

• A hybrid in office schedule for qualifying employees
• Corporate Housing- AFL Offers corporate housing to all non- local students that qualify
• Gas Stipend- for those students who will be driving more than 50 miles, AFL will offer a gas stipend to alleviate some of that financial burden
• Competitive Pay!
• Learning and Development training.
• 401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar)

The Corporate Communications Intern will support AFL's Corporate Communications team in developing and delivering impactful communications that inform, engage, and connect associates across the organization. This internship provides hands-on experience in internal communications, executive communications, employee engagement, content creation, digital communications, corporate storytelling and public relations.

The Corporate Communications Intern will work closely with communication professionals to create content, support communication campaigns, and assist with special projects that strengthen AFL's culture, brand, and associate experience.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and editing content for internal and external communication channels, including newsletters, email communications, presentations and press releases
• Support employee engagement campaigns, company events, community initiatives, and special communication projects.
• Help maintain communication calendars, content plans, and publishing schedules.
• Coordinate content reviews and approvals to ensure messaging accuracy, consistency, and alignment with company objectives.
• Assist with publishing content across communication platforms, including digital signage, Viva Engage, and email communication tools.
• Monitor communication metrics and prepare reports on engagement, reach, and effectiveness.
• Research communication best practices and recommend ideas to enhance associate engagement and communication impact.
• Support multimedia content efforts as needed.
• Assist with administrative and project coordination activities for the Corporate Communications team.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent editing, proofreading, and attention-to-detail abilities.
• Basic understanding of communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or content development principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams.
• Strong organizational, planning, and project coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Creative thinker with a willingness to learn and contribute new ideas.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with associates at all levels of the organization.

Scope and Impact

• Works on assignments of limited scope under the guidance of the Corporate Communications team.
• Follows established processes while developing professional judgment and communications skills.
• Builds productive working relationships with stakeholders across the organization.
• Receives regular coaching, feedback, and direction on assignments and projects.

Education and Experience

• Must be a full-time student at an accredited college or university.
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, English, Business, or a related field.
• Possess a minimum GPA of 2.75
• Rising junior, senior, or graduate student preferred.
• Previous experience through coursework, student organizations, campus media, internships, or volunteer activities is a plus.

Core Competencies

• Effective Communicator
• Planning & Organization
• Customer Focus
• Organizational Savvy
• Optimizes Teamwork & Resources
• Creativity & Innovation
• Initiative & Learning Agility
• Adaptability

What You'll Gain

• Exposure to corporate communications strategy and execution within a global organization.
• Experience producing content across multiple communication channels.
• Opportunities to support executive communications, employee engagement, and corporate responsibility initiatives.
• Mentorship from experienced communications professionals.
• Development of a professional portfolio showcasing real-world communications work.