Student Internship - Corporate Communications Reporter

ISO New England Inc.; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

ISO New England Inc. in Holyoke invites you to join the Corporate Communications team as a Corporate Communications Intern.

You will gain hands-on experience writing, creating, and sharing stories that matter, and help craft internal and external content, including multimedia elements such as data visualizations. Ideal candidates are juniors majoring in Journalism, Communications, or English, with excellent writing and editing skills, knowledge of AP style, and the ability to meet deadlines in a

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of AP style and professional editing standards.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support corporate communication functions, including promotion of the summer internship program through content that may include internal articles, photography, video, and social media.
• Contribute to content development for ISO New England publications and associated collateral, as well as web content.
• Assist in the production of multimedia content and communications materials that support internal and external audiences.
• Gain exposure to the planning, coordination, and management of communication initiatives.

Skills

Excellent communication

AP style

Attention to detail

Collaborative & independent work

Education

Junior

Job description

Internship Title - Corporate Communications Intern

Department - Corporate Communications

Minimum Education level: Junior

Preferred Majors: Journalism, Communications, English

Want to get hands‑on experience writing, creating, and sharing stories that matter? Join ISO New England’s Corporate Communications team and help craft internal and external content, and gain experience producing multimedia elements such as data visualizations.

This internship is perfect for students who love writing and visual communication and want to see how storytelling drives impact in a large organization. You’ll gain real‑world experience in content creation and communication strategy while learning how a major regional organization keeps 15 million people informed and engaged.

About the Department

The Corporate Communications team is responsible for keeping employees, the media, and the public informed about ISO New England news and initiatives. The team builds awareness of ISO’s role, manages key publications, and oversees the company’s intranet, public website, and social media channels.

What You’ll Be Working On

As a Corporate Communications Intern, you will:

• Support corporate communication functions at ISO New England, including promotion of the summer internship program through content that may include internal articles, photography, video, and social media.
• Contribute to content development for ISO New England publications and associated collateral, as well as web content.
• Assist in the production of multimedia content and communications materials that support internal and external audiences.
• Gain exposure to the planning, coordination, and management of communication initiatives.

How Will You Make an Impact

You’ll play a hands‑on role in shaping how ISO New England communicates with employees, the media, and the public. Your writing and contributions to multimedia projects will help keep employees informed, build awareness of ISO’s mission, and strengthen engagement across key audiences. While you gain valuable experience in professional communications, we gain fresh ideas, creativity, and new approaches that strengthen our messaging and outreach.

What We Look for in a Candidate

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of AP style and professional editing standards.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a fast‑paced environment.

What You’ll Gain

This internship provides hands‑on experience in corporate communications and media relations. You will:

• Learn how communication initiatives are developed and managed across multiple platforms.
• Gain experience writing for diverse audiences, including internal staff, industry stakeholders and policymakers, and the public.
• Build skills in multimedia content creation.
• Gain a broad perspective on ISO New England’s operations and how communication supports organizational goals.

Why Join ISO New England?

ISO New England keeps the lights on for 15 million people while leading the region’s transition to a clean energy future. As a Corporate Communications Intern, you’ll gain valuable experience, work with a collaborative team, and contribute to communicating the impact of ISO’s work to internal and external audiences.

This employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position (ex: H-1B, F-1/CPT/OPT, O-1, E-3, TN, J, etc.).

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