Creative Communications & Marketing Intern

AEP Service Corporation; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power seeks a Communications & Marketing Intern for its Columbus, Ohio headquarters for Summer 2027. You will gain hands-on experience by writing news releases, developing external messaging, and supporting internal communications across intranet, emails, and social channels.

You’ll collaborate with experienced pros, participate in site visits, and help craft marketing copy while learning about the energy industry and corporate storytelling.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree and completing sophomore year by Summer 2027.
• Strong writing and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with Canva/Adobe a plus.
• Familiarity with AP Style.

Responsibilities

• Write news releases, craft internal intranet posts and emails to employees.
• Develop talking points for external stakeholders and senior leaders.
• Create content for social media and draft web copy for corporate sites.
• Collaborate with Creative Services on ads, videos, posters, and presentations.
• Assist with corporate events and special projects.

Skills

Strong writing

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

AP Style familiarity

Public relations interest

Internship experience welcome

Education

Sophomore year towards Bachelor's degree in journalism/marketing/communications/business

Tools

Canva

Adobe programs

Job description

American Electric Power seeks a Communications & Marketing Intern for its Columbus, Ohio headquarters for Summer 2027. You will gain hands-on experience by writing news releases, developing external messaging, and supporting internal communications across intranet, emails, and social channels.

You’ll collaborate with experienced pros, participate in site visits, and help craft marketing copy while learning about the energy industry and corporate storytelling.