Responsibilities

• You’ll have the opportunity to tackle a variety of projects covering internal, external and/or marketing communications.
• You’ll work with seasoned communications professionals who will provide support and guidance throughout your journey.
• - Supporting other internal departments with communications needs, such as writing feature news articles for the intranet and AEP.com, hosting and recording podcasts and drafting company-wide emails to employees
• - Writing news releases and developing talking points to communicate with external stakeholders; supporting executive communications
• - Creating content for social media
• - Drafting web copy for our corporate and operating company websites
• - Writing headlines, ad copy and scripts, and working hand-in-hand with the Creative Services team to bring ads, videos, posters and other presentations to life
• - Assisting with corporate events and special projects
• The summer internship lasts 10-12 weeks, depending on your college schedule.

Requirements

• Completion of a sophomore year of a bachelor’s degree in journalism, business, marketing, advertising, communications, public relations or a related field by Summer 2027
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Strong writing and organizational skills, attention to detail
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Canva and Adobe programs is a plus
• Familiarity with AP Style.

Preferred

• Prior internship experience is a plus
• experience with Canva and Adobe programs is a plus