PR Intern: Corporate Communications & Media Strategy

Athene; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 16,531,000 - 24,797,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid housing option (if eligible)

Job summary

Athene is seeking a Public Relations intern to gain hands-on experience in corporate communications and stakeholder engagement. You will support media relations, corporate marketing, corporate responsibility, and government relations on real-world projects.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, present strategic recommendations to leadership, and develop professional networks while contributing to Athene's reputation in the industry.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with AP Style and ability to adapt tone for audiences.
• Effective time management and organizational skills to handle multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Identify earned media opportunities (proactive and reactive) and learn best practices for engaging with media outlets.
• Research and identify newsworthy content for distribution to internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate on strategies to amplify Athene's corporate voice across channels.
• Partner with Marketing, Internal Communications and Government Relations to ensure consistent messaging.
• Conduct media monitoring and analytics, reporting on coverage and trends.
• Support alignment of the engagement calendar with key external organizations and events.
• Contribute to strategic audits of communications practices and suggest improvements.
• Deliver a 10-week strategic project and present findings to leadership.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

AP Style familiarity

Media monitoring

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Currently enrolled in college/university (Fall 2027)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Analytics tools

Job description

Athene is seeking a Public Relations intern to gain hands-on experience in corporate communications and stakeholder engagement. You will support media relations, corporate marketing, corporate responsibility, and government relations on real-world projects.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, present strategic recommendations to leadership, and develop professional networks while contributing to Athene's reputation in the industry.