Corporate Communications Specialist Internships
Corporate communications specialist internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working communications practitioners, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated in Insurance and Chemicals & Materials, with Higginbotham, Independence Blue Cross, and AFL among the employers posting roles now.
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Role Description:
Corporate Communications Intern – Competitive Intelligence & Strategic Planning
Location: Parsippany, NJ
Internship Summary:
The Corporate Communications Intern will support the Corporate Communications team in competitive intelligence and issues management, strategic planning, financial and corporate narrative, and issues management.
Internship Job Duties:
Competitive Intelligence:
- Monitor social and digital media conversations about Zoetis and competitors for reputational risks or issues management.
- Identify and track industry trends, including shifts in conversation, emerging narratives, and issues that may warrant further attention. Analyze and report on listening data.
Quarterly Earnings Communications:
- Support content development of internal and external social channels.
- Assist with press release and slide development.
- External monitoring of key and trending topics. Support broader team projects as needed, such as communications planning, corporate materials, earnings support, or issues tracking.
Additional Communications Support:
- Research and provide perspective on white space opportunities that could shape the 2028 Corporate Communications plan.
- Support drafting and updating key corporate materials including fact sheets, talking points, and executive bios. Shadow and support real-time issues tracking and response documentation.
Internship Qualifications:
Professional experience/capabilities:
Relevant course work, projects, or community organization involvementSkills & Capabilities:
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint
- Quantitative and qualitative data analysis
- Able to clearly communicate the meaning of data
- Strong written communication skills of business topics Strategic and analytical thinker
The following hourly pay rates reflect the anticipated base pay for this position:
If the selected candidate is a student pursuing an Associate-level degree: $16.00 per hour
If the selected candidate is a student pursuing an Undergraduate-level degree: $22.00 per hour
If the selected candidate is a student pursing a Graduate-level degree: $32.50 per hour
If the selected candidate is a student pursuing a Doctorate-level degree: $36.00 per hour
The following hourly pay rates reflect the anticipated base pay for this position if a selected candidate were to be located in California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Illinois (Chicago area), Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Washington (Seattle area):
Student pursuing an Associate-level degree: $17.00 per hour
Student pursuing an Undergraduate-level degree: $24.20 per hour
Student pursing a Graduate-level degree: $36.40 per hour
Student pursuing a Doctorate-level degree: $40.30 per hour
Intern (Trainee)
Colleague
Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zoetis from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zoetis mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Zoetis employees, or to Zoetis resume database will be considered Zoetis property. Zoetis will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.
Zoetis will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.
Notice: Zoetis Recruiters will contact candidates via email from an address ending in @zoetis.com and may also initially connect with candidates through LinkedIn , including LinkedIn InMail. Zoetis does not use Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, or other web-based/generic email domains to communicate about job opportunities, interviews, or offers of employment. If you receive a recruitment-related email message claiming to be from Zoetis that does not come from @zoetis.com , please treat it as suspicious. For your security, do not reply, click links, open attachments, share personal or financial information, or send money in response to unexpected or questionable recruitment communications.
Role Description:
Corporate Communications Intern – Competitive Intelligence & Strategic Planning
Location: Parsippany, NJ
Internship Summary:
The Corporate Communications Intern will support the Corporate Communications team in competitive intelligence and issues management, strategic planning, financial and corporate narrative, and issues management.
Internship Job Duties:
Competitive Intelligence:
- Monitor social and digital media conversations about Zoetis and competitors for reputational risks or issues management.
- Identify and track industry trends, including shifts in conversation, emerging narratives, and issues that may warrant further attention. Analyze and report on listening data.
Quarterly Earnings Communications:
- Support content development of internal and external social channels.
- Assist with press release and slide development.
- External monitoring of key and trending topics. Support broader team projects as needed, such as communications planning, corporate materials, earnings support, or issues tracking.
Additional Communications Support:
- Research and provide perspective on white space opportunities that could shape the 2028 Corporate Communications plan.
- Support drafting and updating key corporate materials including fact sheets, talking points, and executive bios. Shadow and support real-time issues tracking and response documentation.
Internship Qualifications:
Professional experience/capabilities:
Relevant course work, projects, or community organization involvementSkills & Capabilities:
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint
- Quantitative and qualitative data analysis
- Able to clearly communicate the meaning of data
- Strong written communication skills of business topics Strategic and analytical thinker
The following hourly pay rates reflect the anticipated base pay for this position:
If the selected candidate is a student pursuing an Associate-level degree: $16.00 per hour
If the selected candidate is a student pursuing an Undergraduate-level degree: $22.00 per hour
If the selected candidate is a student pursing a Graduate-level degree: $32.50 per hour
If the selected candidate is a student pursuing a Doctorate-level degree: $36.00 per hour
The following hourly pay rates reflect the anticipated base pay for this position if a selected candidate were to be located in California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Illinois (Chicago area), Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Washington (Seattle area):
Student pursuing an Associate-level degree: $17.00 per hour
Student pursuing an Undergraduate-level degree: $24.20 per hour
Student pursing a Graduate-level degree: $36.40 per hour
Student pursuing a Doctorate-level degree: $40.30 per hour
Intern (Trainee)
Colleague
Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zoetis from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zoetis mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Zoetis employees, or to Zoetis resume database will be considered Zoetis property. Zoetis will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.
Zoetis will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.
Notice: Zoetis Recruiters will contact candidates via email from an address ending in @zoetis.com and may also initially connect with candidates through LinkedIn , including LinkedIn InMail. Zoetis does not use Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, or other web-based/generic email domains to communicate about job opportunities, interviews, or offers of employment. If you receive a recruitment-related email message claiming to be from Zoetis that does not come from @zoetis.com , please treat it as suspicious. For your security, do not reply, click links, open attachments, share personal or financial information, or send money in response to unexpected or questionable recruitment communications.
Corporate Communications Specialist Internship Market
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance
- Chemicals & Materials
Tips for Your Corporate Communications Specialist Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think necessary
Large employers close their summer corporate communications specialist intern cohorts as early as October or November the year before. If you are targeting a structured program at a major company, treat fall semester as your primary application window. Smaller firms and co-op roles post closer to start dates, so stay active throughout the year.
Build a portfolio before you apply
Corporate communications specialist intern candidates are assessed on writing and strategic thinking, not years of experience. Assemble two or three concrete pieces: a press release, a media pitch, an internal communications plan, or a social media campaign with documented results. Link to published work wherever it exists so recruiters can evaluate your voice directly.
Combine campus outreach with direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied specifically to your university, and recruiters there often move faster for students they meet in person. Your professors and career center staff frequently know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you reach.
Practice the corporate communications intern screen out loud
Corporate communications specialist intern interviews commonly include a writing exercise or a scenario-based question asking how you would handle a reputational issue, a media inquiry, or an internal announcement. Practice answering these out loud, not just in your head, because interviewers weigh how you frame your thinking as much as the final answer you land on.
Target structured communications internship programs early
Many large companies run named rotational or cohort internship programs for corporate communications specialists that move interns across media relations, internal communications, and executive communications functions. These programs are designed to train people new to the field, recruit months before their start dates, and fill their cohorts fast. Identify the ones that fit your interests and get your application in during the first wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 29% of the corporate communications specialist internships listed here. Decide what you can commit to before you start searching, then filter by location and work type so you are only reviewing roles you can actually take. Migrate Mate's work-type filter lets you narrow the feed to remote, hybrid, or on-site listings in a single step.
Corporate Communications Specialist Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a corporate communications specialist internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. A writing portfolio, whether published articles, press releases drafted for class, or a blog you maintain, gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a corporate communications specialist internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it for corporate communications specialist interns is performance on real work, available headcount on the team, and how early you signal interest in returning. Position yourself by delivering on every project, but keep applying to other roles so you are not counting on one outcome.
When should I apply for corporate communications specialist internships?
Earlier than most students expect. Large employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing cohorts before spring semester starts. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly means you will catch both the structured early-recruiting cycles and the shorter-window roles that open later.
Are corporate communications specialist internships paid?
Most professional corporate communications specialist internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show it where the employer chooses to disclose it. Unpaid arrangements exist primarily at nonprofits and in academic contexts, so read each listing carefully to confirm the structure before applying.
What should a corporate communications specialist internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Highlight two or three complete, documented projects that show your range: a press release or media pitch drafted for a class, a social media campaign you planned and executed, or a case study with a clear communications objective and outcome. Note the tools you used, link to published work where possible, and keep the whole document to one page.
Are there remote corporate communications specialist internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 71% of the corporate communications specialist internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast, so apply early once you decide what works for your situation. Use the work-type filter to surface remote and hybrid listings without sorting through roles you cannot take.
What is a corporate communications rotational internship program?
Some large employers run structured rotational internship programs that move communications interns across functions, such as media relations, internal communications, and executive communications, over a single summer. These programs target people early in their careers, provide structured training, and often feed into full-time associate pipelines. They recruit early and are competitive, so identify the ones that fit your interests and apply in the first wave.
Can international students get corporate communications specialist internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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