Global Internal Communications Intern

Encore Global; Schiller Park (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Encore is seeking a Communications Intern to support internal communication programs and initiatives by partnering with functional leaders across the business. You will draft intranet posts, newsletters and announcements, and help edit the global intranet site (Encore Connect).

You will work with Business Resource Groups and teams to highlight culture, boost engagement on Viva Engage, and improve communication channels.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field preferred.
• Strong writing and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect and collaborate effectively.
• Excellent project management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects with overlapping deadlines.
• Basic understanding of communication channels and how to use them to engage internal audiences.
• Ability to consult with stakeholders and contribute to communication plans that support business goals.
• Confidence to work with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; experience with Canva, Photoshop and/or other design software preferred.
• Knowledge of SharePoint and intranet development is a plus.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Analytical thinking
• Teamwork

Responsibilities

• Draft internal content, such as intranet news posts, newsletters, organizational announcements and targeted emails, in collaboration with the Communications team and key stakeholders.
• Support the Communications team in editing SharePoint content across the global intranet site, Encore Connect.
• Partner with Encore for All team to support internal communication needs of our Business Resource Groups.
• Recommend strategies to highlight company culture and increase engagement through creative posts and team member challenges on Viva Engage, the company’s internal social network.
• Propose enhancements to communication channels to improve overall communication effectiveness and support best practices.
• Research internal communication best practices and provide recommendations on how to improve current tactics or implement new ones.
• Report back on specific success metrics of each individual effort to include insight on how to continually improve execution.
• Explore continuous improvement opportunities as it relates to communicating with a global internal audience, with a particular focus on two-way dialogue communication channels.
• While the Communications Intern will gain a well-rounded experience within the Communications function of Encore, they will collaborate with additional Marketing team members and contribute to other major projects as appropriate.

Skills

Strong writing

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Microsoft Office

Canva

Photoshop

SharePoint knowledge

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Education

Pursuing degree in communications/public relations/marketing

Tools

SharePoint

Canva

Photoshop

Job description

Encore is seeking a Communications Intern to support internal communication programs and initiatives by partnering with functional leaders across the business. You will draft intranet posts, newsletters and announcements, and help edit the global intranet site (Encore Connect).

You will work with Business Resource Groups and teams to highlight culture, boost engagement on Viva Engage, and improve communication channels.