External Communications Creative Intern

Tenneco; Northville (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Tenneco is seeking a Communications Intern to support external communications across social media, website, partnerships, and other digital channels. The role is ideal for a strong writer who can shape engaging content for diverse audiences and learn in a fast-paced environment.

The intern will write copy, edit materials for clarity and brand voice, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information and craft compelling stories that highlight people, partnerships, and products.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, English, digital media, or a related field.
• Strong copywriting, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to write clearly, concisely, and creatively.
• Portfolio of writing samples, social media content, creative work, or related communications materials required.

Responsibilities

• Draft compelling copy for external communications channels, including social media posts, website content, campaign materials, and other storytelling needs.
• Support social media content generation by developing post concepts, captions, short-form copy, and engagement-driven ideas tailored to each platform.
• Help identify and shape stories that highlight the company's people, partnerships, products, culture, and business priorities.
• Collaborate with communications and cross-functional teams to gather information, refine messaging, and bring content ideas to life.
• Contribute creative ideas for campaigns, content series, visual storytelling, and new ways to engage external audiences.
• Assist with editing, proofreading, and formatting content to ensure accuracy, clarity, consistency, and alignment with brand voice.
• Monitor external channels, industry trends, and social media best practices to help inform content recommendations.
• Provide support for partnership communications, website updates, executive visibility moments, events, and other external-facing initiatives as needed.

Skills

Copywriting

Editing

Social media content

Video editing

Storytelling

Creative thinking

Attention to detail

Time management

Collaboration

Education

Pursuing Communications/PR/Marketing degree

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tenneco is seeking a Communications Intern to support external communications across social media, website, partnerships, and other digital channels. The role is ideal for a strong writer who can shape engaging content for diverse audiences and learn in a fast-paced environment.

The intern will write copy, edit materials for clarity and brand voice, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information and craft compelling stories that highlight people, partnerships, and products.