GMC Global Communications Intern

Hewlett Packard Enterprise; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking a student intern to support Global Communications across corporate, product, and digital channels. You will assist with research, messaging, stakeholder coordination, and content planning while learning industry best practices.

The role emphasizes translating complex topics into audience-friendly narratives, working with cross-functional teams, and gaining exposure to editorial calendars, channel strategy, and analytics.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related non-technical field.
• No prior experience required; internships or campus involvement is a plus.
• Preferred academic backgrounds for this role: Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Business, English, Digital Media, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Support Global Communications initiatives spanning corporate and financial communications, product and solution communications, team member communications, digital communications, communications technology, and owned social channels.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to contribute to ongoing activities as part of projects assigned.
• Identify and suggest implementation of changes to processes and tools to improve performance, efficiency, and customer/client satisfaction.

Skills

Excellent communication

Project coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Storytelling

Editing

Content development

AI-enabled tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related non-technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Who We Are

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description

Role Summary

Support Global Communications initiatives spanning corporate and financial communications, product and solution communications, team member communications, digital communications, communications technology, and owned social channels.

Responsibilities

• Support the assigned business unit through research, analysis, and project coordination.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to contribute to ongoing activities as part of projects assigned.
• Participate in team activities by attending team meetings, learn about project methodologies, and collaborate effectively with colleagues.
• Identify and suggest implementation of specific changes to processes and tools to improve performance, efficiency, and customer/client satisfaction.
• Develop an understanding of internal and external relationships with stakeholders for performance expectations and needs.
• Fulfill tasks and responsibilities assigned by a supervisor in a timely and efficient manner.
• Participate in periodic reviews to share updates and incorporate feedback on assigned projects/initiatives.

Role-Specific Scope & Responsibilities

• Support communications initiatives through research, planning, content development, editorial coordination, and project management.
• Assist with corporate and financial communications, including research, message development, stakeholder coordination, and communications planning.
• Support product and solution communications by translating complex business and technology topics into clear, audience-relevant narratives and content.
• Contribute to team member and digital communications through content development, channel planning, editorial calendars, and engagement analysis.
• Support owned social and communications technology initiatives through content performance analysis, channel insights, workflow improvement, or platform-related projects.
• Develop clear recommendations, presentations, and project deliverables for Global Communications stakeholders.

Education & Experience

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related non-technical field.
• No prior experience required; previous internships or campus involvement is a plus.
• Preferred academic backgrounds for this role: Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Business, English, Digital Media, or a related field.

Knowledge & Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Time management skills and working within defined timelines.
• A collaborative, solution-focused mindset and overall sense of urgency.
• Proficiency in standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Strong written communication, storytelling, and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent editing, research, and presentation skills.
• Interest in corporate communications, media, digital channels, social media, or technology storytelling.
• Ability to translate complex information into clear, audience-relevant communications.
• Strong organizational, collaboration, and project-management skills.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn and apply emerging technologies and AI-enabled tools where appropriate to the assigned work.

Accessibility

HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here. Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.

What We Can Offer You

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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