Internal Communications Intern

WP Engine; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

WP Engine is seeking an Internal Communications Intern to join our team in Austin, TX. This part-time internship (~20–30 hours/week) supports Product and Engineering communications and broader corporate initiatives, helping craft clear, engaging content for employees.

The role focuses on writing, storytelling, and learning how internal communications work within a fast-growing tech company. It offers exposure to multiple teams and topics, with flexibility around a student’s schedule.

Qualifications

• Strong writing, editing, and grammar skills.
• Passion for storytelling and interest in journalism, communications, or internal communications.
• Ability to quickly learn about new topics.
• Creative thinking and ability to translate complex information into clear content.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Support coordination and execution of company town halls and internal meetings.
• Gather information and content from speakers and stakeholders.
• Create and format presentations for internal meetings and events.
• Support meeting technology and ensure events run smoothly.
• Write, edit, and help produce internal newsletters and employee communications.
• Collaborate with teams to turn information into engaging content.
• Develop stories highlighting activities across WP Engine.
• Assist with internal web content and pages.
• Contribute to other internal communications projects as needed.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Storytelling

Journalism

Internal communications

Organization

Cross-team collaboration

Education

None

Tools

Presentation tools

Internal web content tools

Job description

We engage the most inspired minds to do their best work wherever they work best—powering the freedom to create worldwide. WP Engine empowers companies and agencies of all sizes to build, power, manage, and optimize their WordPress websites and applications with confidence. Serving 1.5 million customers across 150+ countries, the global technology company provides premium, enterprise-grade solutions, tools, and services, including specialized platforms for WordPress, industry-tailored eCommerce and agency solution suites, and developer-centric tools like Local, Advanced Custom Fields, and more. WP Engine’s innovative technology and industry-leading expertise are why 8% of the web visits a WP Engine-powered site daily. Learn more at wpengine.com. We are looking for an Internal Communications Intern to join our team and support messaging for Product teams, and across WP Engine.

This is a part-time internship of approximately 20–30 hours per week, with flexibility to accommodate a student’s school schedule.

As an Internal Communications Intern, you should have a passion for writing, storytelling, and learning how companies work from the inside. You’ll help gather information from teams across WP Engine and turn it into clear, engaging content that keeps our employees informed and connected. This role is a great opportunity for someone with an interest in communications, journalism, writing, or storytelling who is curious, eager to learn, and willing to jump between different topics. You’ll support both our Product and Engineering teams, as well as broader corporate communications initiatives, gaining exposure to different areas of the business along the way.

The Day to Day

• Support the coordination and execution of company town halls and other internal meetings
• Gather information, materials, and content from speakers and stakeholders across the organization
• Help create and format presentations for internal meetings and events
• Support meeting technology and help ensure internal events run smoothly
• Write, edit, and help produce internal newsletters and other employee communications
• Collaborate with teams across the organization to gather information and turn it into clear, engaging content
• Help develop stories and content highlighting what’s happening across WP Engine
• Support the development of internal web content and pages
• Assist with additional internal communications projects and initiatives as needed

Your Expertise and Passion

• Strong writing, editing, and grammar skills
• A passion for storytelling and an interest in journalism, communications, or internal communications
• Ability to quickly learn about new topics
• Creative thinking and knack for turning complex information into easy-to-understand content
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and topics
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with a willingness to collaborate across different teams
• Comfortable learning and using new technology, presentation tools, and communication platforms
• Ability to take direction, incorporate feedback, and adapt as priorities changeCuriosity about how different teams and functions work within an organization
• Writing, storytelling, presentation, or other relevant work samples are a plus

Hourly Compensation: Up to $28 per hour

At WP Engine, we strive to have the broadest possible view of diversity, going beyond visible differences to include the background, experiences, skills, and perspectives that make each person unique. WP Engine is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

WP Engine is the leading platform for building experiences on WordPress. We live in an age where established enterprises compete against nimble startups in a race to win online. In this age, experiences are the currency, and audiences expect their digital experiences to be personalized, immediate, and remarkable.

To learn more about WP Engine, please visit our careers page: wpengine.careers