Energy Communications & Marketing Intern

Appalachian Power Company; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Appalachian Power Company is seeking a full-time, paid Communications & Marketing intern for its Roanoke, Virginia office for Summer 2027. As an intern, you’ll see what it’s like to work for a Fortune 200 energy company and use your skills to engage employees, create stronger customer relationships and drive business strategy.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in writing, content creation, and event support, while collaborating with a professional team and learning best practices in corporate

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in journalism, business, marketing, advertising, communications, public relations or related field.
• Must have completed freshman year with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Strong writing and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; Canva and Adobe programs are a plus; familiarity with AP Style.

Responsibilities

• Writing news releases and developing talking points to communicate with external stakeholders.
• Supporting executive communications.
• Creating content for social media.
• Drafting web copy for our corporate and operating company websites.
• Writing headlines, ad copy and scripts, and working with the Creative Services team to bring ads, videos, posters and other presentations to life.
• Assisting with corporate events and special projects.

Skills

Strong writing

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Canva

Adobe programs

AP Style familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, marketing, communications, or related

Must have completed freshman year

Minimum 3.0 GPA

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Appalachian Power Company is seeking a full-time, paid Communications & Marketing intern for its Roanoke, Virginia office for Summer 2027. As an intern, you’ll see what it’s like to work for a Fortune 200 energy company and use your skills to engage employees, create stronger customer relationships and drive business strategy.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in writing, content creation, and event support, while collaborating with a professional team and learning best practices in corporate