Corporate Communications Intern
Position Summary
Gain a wide range of experience through work within the Rexnord Corporate Communications Department. The intern will be assigned projects to support communication and community outreach efforts across Rexnord. Under the direction of the Corporate Communications Director and Corporate Communications Senior Specialist, the intern will complete project work; write content for internal, external and social media communications; coordinate and participate in community volunteerism events; and leverage creative thinking to develop innovative communication solutions.
Responsibilities
- Writes and edits copy communications for materials such as internal announcements, intranet posts, web copy, press releases, presentations, social media posts etc.
- Proofreads communications for grammar, spelling, punctuation, AP style, clarity and consistency.
- Posts updates to Rexnord’s internet and intranet sites; coordinate resolution of technical issues with support team.
- Coordinates and participate in volunteer opportunities within the Milwaukee community that support the overall Community Affairs strategy.
- Tracks media mentions of Rexnord.
- Creates, edits and produces an internship overview video – collaborating with and filming other summer interns – to showcase the Rexnord internship experience.
- Participates in other Corporate Communications meetings and projects as appropriate
Leadership Competencies
- Action Oriented – Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
- Customer Focus – Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Instills Trust – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Optimizes Work Processes – Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Self-Development – Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels
Experience and Skill Required
- Concurrent enrollment in a degree seeking program majoring in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, English or a related field.
- 3.0 minimum GPA
- Excellent communicator who is well organized and detailed-oriented
- Ability to multitask and prioritize work
- Knowledge of Associated Press style
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to produce written documents that are clear and concise
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
The Company
Headquartered in Milwaukee, Rexnord is a concentrated multiplatform industrial leader with exceptional and trusted brands that serve a diverse array of global end markets. Every day approximately 7,000 associates across the globe work to deliver smarter solutions to our customers and create long-term value for our shareholders. Simply put, we advance the efficient use of resources by Solving Smarter.
Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran