Communications Student Intern

New York, USA (Unknown)

$26/hr – $29/hrIntern/New GradInternship

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Support CannonDesign’s communications team by assisting with journalistic writing, brand voice, and multi-channel content production.

  • Own or assist in creating high-quality journalistic content that aligns with brand positioning.
  • Must-have: Pursuing a degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, PR or related field.
  • Standout: Exposure to multi-channel campaigns and basic digital asset coordination.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing high-quality journalistic writing and storytelling that balance brand positioning with engaging narratives.
  • Support digital communications across social media, internal news platforms, and the external website.
  • Help maintain a consistent brand voice across internal and external platforms and forums.
  • Assist with the execution of firmwide communications plans and special initiatives.
  • Assist with digital assets, coordinating photography or video production where needed.
  • Attend team meetings and participate in brainstorming sessions for creative campaigns.
  • Perform other duties to support efficiency and innovation of the communications practice.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing Bachelor's or Master's in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations or related field.
  • Strong grasp of journalistic writing, storytelling and grammar.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with digital tools and social platforms is preferred.
  • Proactive and responsive with the ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment.
  • An interest in brand positioning and how communications can advance firm-wide strategy.

Benefits

  • Full benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage as well as flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances.
  • Paid time off, flex-time hours, hybrid work options, 401k plan, and employee perk programs.
  • Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
  • For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits
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CannonDesign

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CannonDesign is a different kind of design firm, where architecture, strategy, experience, innovation and social good converge to create meaningful impact. Named the 2024 #1 Best Workplace for Innovators in the U.S. by Fast Company, we take pride in our forward-thinking approach.At the heart of everything we do is Living-Centered Design, a bold commitment to using our talents to not just improve the world but to truly reshape it for the better. It’s more than a philosophy — it’s who we are, and it drives us to make a meaningful difference every day.

Founded in 1945
New York, New York, USA
1.6K employees (596 in marketing)
84% recommend to a friend
97% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
57.6K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$5
Traffic Source Mix
Search
40.9%
Direct
50.5%
Referral
6.6%
Social
1.4%
Paid
0.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1.7K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
63 (4% of company)

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