Corporate Communications Intern
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In-houseInternshipIntern/new grad
3 months ago
Corporate Communications Intern
Newark, DE (Hybrid)
Salary Not AvailableFull time
Posted 3 months ago
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Job Description
When you join Sallie Mae, you become a champion for all students.
We’re on a mission to power confidence as students begin their unique journey. To help them plan their higher education, successfully finish, and prepare for life after school. To help them Start smart. Learn big.
Students need guidance navigating this important time in their life. They need someone who acknowledges that their education path is unique. They need a partner willing to evolve and not only meet but surpass their expectations. We’re changing. Because students need a better way.
We’re looking for people who are excited to drive this transformation. To break barriers and think of new ways to adapt, help, and create better experiences for students—and for each other.
This is where diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives matter. It’s where you’re empowered to bring your authentic self to work.
Feeling your best allows you to do your best. Our benefits take care of the whole you—from physical and mental to financial and professional. You’ll get opportunities to further your education and career, support for you and your family (including your pets!), paid time off to volunteer for the things that matter to you, and more.
We’re obsessed with impact and making a real difference. For us, that means putting relationships first, asking “why not?” when tackling challenges, and continuously learning new skills.
Come do more than join something, change something. For students, for future generations, for the future of education.
Position Summary
About the Corporate Communications Team
Corporate Communications shapes and shares the company’s story with internal and external audiences, supporting business priorities, strengthening culture, and protecting the company’s reputation. The team leads internal and external communications, including research and advocacy, executive messaging and thought leadership, media relations, social media, and corporate storytelling across written, digital, and multimedia channels. Through this work, Corporate Communications helps ensure employees are informed and engaged, and that external audiences clearly understand who we are and what we do.
About The Role
The Corporate Communications Intern will support the Corporation Communications team on various internal and external communications projects.
Areas of focus his will include – but not limited to -, content creation – both multi-media and written – executive messaging, and enterprise-wide communications. The Corporate Communications intern will also assist in development of media research and analysis, social media content, and media relations support on consumer-topics aligned to Sallie Mae’s efforts to help students and families effectively plan and pay for higher education. The intern will also provide support to Sallie Mae’s Corporate Social Responsibility and broader legal and corporate affairs initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Our benefits take care of the whole you—so you can build your work around your life (not the other way around!).
Sallie Mae is proud to be an equal opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, gender identity, disability, Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Click here to view the U.S. Pay Transparency Policy, here for federal job applicant notices, and here to view the California Employee Privacy Notice.
Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please call (855) 756-2007 and choose option 9. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
We’re on a mission to power confidence as students begin their unique journey. To help them plan their higher education, successfully finish, and prepare for life after school. To help them Start smart. Learn big.
Students need guidance navigating this important time in their life. They need someone who acknowledges that their education path is unique. They need a partner willing to evolve and not only meet but surpass their expectations. We’re changing. Because students need a better way.
We’re looking for people who are excited to drive this transformation. To break barriers and think of new ways to adapt, help, and create better experiences for students—and for each other.
This is where diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives matter. It’s where you’re empowered to bring your authentic self to work.
Feeling your best allows you to do your best. Our benefits take care of the whole you—from physical and mental to financial and professional. You’ll get opportunities to further your education and career, support for you and your family (including your pets!), paid time off to volunteer for the things that matter to you, and more.
We’re obsessed with impact and making a real difference. For us, that means putting relationships first, asking “why not?” when tackling challenges, and continuously learning new skills.
Come do more than join something, change something. For students, for future generations, for the future of education.
Position Summary
About the Corporate Communications Team
Corporate Communications shapes and shares the company’s story with internal and external audiences, supporting business priorities, strengthening culture, and protecting the company’s reputation. The team leads internal and external communications, including research and advocacy, executive messaging and thought leadership, media relations, social media, and corporate storytelling across written, digital, and multimedia channels. Through this work, Corporate Communications helps ensure employees are informed and engaged, and that external audiences clearly understand who we are and what we do.
About The Role
The Corporate Communications Intern will support the Corporation Communications team on various internal and external communications projects.
Areas of focus his will include – but not limited to -, content creation – both multi-media and written – executive messaging, and enterprise-wide communications. The Corporate Communications intern will also assist in development of media research and analysis, social media content, and media relations support on consumer-topics aligned to Sallie Mae’s efforts to help students and families effectively plan and pay for higher education. The intern will also provide support to Sallie Mae’s Corporate Social Responsibility and broader legal and corporate affairs initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Internal Communications & Content Creation
- Support internal communications initiatives, including enterprise-wide messages, leadership communications, and intranet content.
- Assist with planning, filming, editing, and producing internal videos and multimedia content.
- Help develop engaging storytelling formats to support employee engagement and awareness of corporate priorities.
- Attend internal meetings and support follow-up communications and ad hoc projects.
- Social Media & External Communications Support
- Support social media efforts on LinkedIn and X (Twitter), including identifying opportunities for Sallie Mae to join relevant conversations.
- Research and identify appropriate people/accounts, organizations, and influencers related to follow related to higher education-related information.
- Assist with drafting and editing external-facing content, including news releases and social posts highlighting consumer-focused initiatives, research, and philanthropic efforts.
- Research & Insights Support
- Support the development of communications tied to Sallie Mae’s annual research report, How America Pays for College.
- Monitor media and social trends related to higher education and personal finance to identify opportunities for proactive engagement.
- Additional Support
- Provide general support to the Corporate Communications team and Legal & Corporate Affairs partners, as needed.
- Currently enrolled in a college or university.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Interest in corporate communications, media, storytelling, and video production.
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.
- Experience with social media platforms, including LinkedIn and Twitter.
- Excellent administrative skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office and web-based applications. Familiarity with video/design tools such as Canva a plus.
- Strong follow through and multi-tasking skills, and attention to detail.
- Local candidates strongly preferred.
Our benefits take care of the whole you—so you can build your work around your life (not the other way around!).
- Competitive base salaries
- Bonus incentives
- Generous PTO, Floating Holidays and 12 Federal Holidays observed
- Support for financial-well-being and retirement 401k with employer match
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and more
- Employer paid short-term/long-term disability and basic life insurance
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
- Paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement programs
- Free access to on-site staffed fitness centers (in Delaware) and gym subsidy (for locations outside Delaware)
- Confidential counseling support (EAP), Health Advocacy services and Wellness program with financial incentives
- Tuition Reimbursement and Family Scholarship Programs
- Career development and training opportunities
Sallie Mae is proud to be an equal opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, gender identity, disability, Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Click here to view the U.S. Pay Transparency Policy, here for federal job applicant notices, and here to view the California Employee Privacy Notice.
Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please call (855) 756-2007 and choose option 9. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
Sallie Mae
Sallie Mae’s mission is to power confidence as students begin their unique journey. We believe college should be affordable, equitable, and accessible for all students. As the leader in private student lending, we provide financing and expertise to support college access and completion. We offer products and resources to help students and families start smart in planning for higher education, ensuring opportunities to learn and dream big.
