Creative Communications & Marketing Intern

American Electric Power; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Onsite internship in Roanoke

Job summary

American Electric Power in Roanoke, VA offers a paid Communications & Marketing internship for Summer 2027. You will work onsite with seasoned professionals on internal, external and marketing communications projects.

You’ll write news releases, create social media content, draft web copy, and support events and creative services. Onsite role with competitive compensation and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in journalism, business, marketing, advertising, communications, or a related field.
• Must have completed at least freshman year with a 3.0 GPA and strong writing skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; Canva and Adobe programs are a plus; AP style familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Tackle projects covering internal, external and marketing communications.
• Write news releases and talking points for external stakeholders.
• Create social media content and write web copy for corporate sites.
• Draft headlines, ads, scripts; collaborate with Creative Services.
• Assist with corporate events and special projects.

Skills

Strong writing

Organizational skills

MS Office

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

AP Style knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism, business, marketing, advertising, communications, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

American Electric Power in Roanoke, VA offers a paid Communications & Marketing internship for Summer 2027. You will work onsite with seasoned professionals on internal, external and marketing communications projects.

You’ll write news releases, create social media content, draft web copy, and support events and creative services. Onsite role with competitive compensation and a strong benefits package.