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Recruiter internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on sourcing and screening project experience, mentorship from working recruiters, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated in Law & Legal Services and Consulting & Professional Services, with Amazon, Tesla, and Thrivent among the employers posting roles now.
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Overview
Teknor Apex is seeking a creative, organized, and data-driven Recruitment Marketing Intern / Co-op to help strengthen our employment brand and attract top talent across manufacturing, engineering, commercial, corporate, and early career hiring. This role offers hands-on experience in talent acquisition, employer branding, digital marketing, social media, content creation, and recruitment analytics.
Working closely with the Talent Acquisition team and Sr. Brand Manager, the intern will create engaging content, produce recruitment marketing videos from existing company footage, support recruitment campaigns, coordinate events, and help promote Teknor Apex as an employer of choice – tying efforts into larger brand content strategy. This is an excellent opportunity for a student interested in Human Resources, Marketing, Communications, Business, or Digital Media who wants to build experience at the intersection of recruiting and marketing.
What You'll Do
- Develop on brand engaging content for recruitment marketing campaigns, including social media posts, employee spotlights, videos, graphics, and job advertisements.
- Create engaging recruitment marketing videos using existing company footage, employee interviews, project videos, and event content to showcase Teknor Apex's culture, career opportunities, and employee experience across digital platforms.
- Edit and produce short-form and long-form video content for LinkedIn, career sites, university recruiting, digital displays, presentations, and internal communications.
- Within the brand strategy and framework, help maintain and enhance Teknor Apex's employer brand across LinkedIn, Handshake, university career sites, and other recruiting platforms.
- Assist with planning and executing campus recruiting events, career fairs, internships, co-op programs, and community outreach initiatives.
- Create marketing materials including brochures, presentations, digital signage, email campaigns, and promotional items.
- Interview employees and develop "day in the life," career path, and employee success stories.
- Support recruitment advertising campaigns and track campaign effectiveness across multiple sourcing channels.
- Assist with photography and video production highlighting company culture, manufacturing facilities, community involvement, and career opportunities.
- Organize and maintain a digital library of recruitment marketing photos, videos, and creative assets for future campaigns.
- Analyze recruiting metrics including application volume, source effectiveness, social media engagement, website traffic, and campaign performance.
- Research competitor employer branding strategies and identify opportunities to improve candidate attraction.
- Maintain a content calendar to ensure consistent employer branding throughout the year.
- Assist with internship, rotational, and early career program marketing initiatives.
- Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to understand hiring needs and create targeted recruitment campaigns.
- Support internal communications that promote employee engagement, referrals, career development, and internal mobility.
- Help organize recruiting events, open houses, plant tours, and hiring events.
- Perform other Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Marketing projects as assigned.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Marketing, Communications, Human Resources, Business, Digital Media, Public Relations, Graphic Design, or a related field.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to create engaging content.
- Demonstrated creativity and attention to detail.
- Experience using Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
- Familiarity with LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar content creation tools preferred.
- Experience editing video using Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut, Final Cut Pro, Canva, or similar software preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to transform existing video footage into engaging digital content for social media, presentations, or marketing campaigns.
- Basic knowledge of social media marketing and digital communications.
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Comfortable interacting with employees at all organizational levels.
- Analytical mindset with an interest in using data to measure marketing effectiveness.
- Photography, videography, or video editing experience is a plus.
- Interest in employer branding, recruiting, marketing, or human resources.
- Self-motivated, collaborative, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Skills
- Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, or similar design software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- LinkedIn Recruiter or LinkedIn Campaign Manager (preferred but not required)
- Social media content creation
- Photography and videography
- Video editing (Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or similar)
- Motion graphics and basic animation
- Digital asset management
- Microsoft Excel
- AI content creation and video editing tools (ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Adobe Firefly, Canva AI, Descript, Opus Clip, or similar)
Learning Opportunities
During this internship/co-op, you'll gain experience in:
- Employer Branding Strategy
- Talent Acquisition
- Recruitment Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Management
- Video Production and Editing
- Campus Recruiting
- Event Planning
- Content Creation
- Recruiting Analytics
- Project Management
- Corporate Communications
- Human Resources
Why Join Teknor Apex?
We are committed to advancing progress with a conscience - developing material solutions that move industries forward and create lasting impact.
At Teknor Apex, you'll work alongside experienced Talent Acquisition and Marketing professionals while contributing to real business initiatives. Your work will directly influence how candidates experience our company and help build the next generation of talent across our global organization. You'll develop highly marketable skills at the intersection of HR, marketing, communications, video production, and analytics while making a meaningful impact on our recruiting strategy.
This position is ideal for students interested in careers in Recruitment Marketing, Employer Branding, Talent Acquisition, Digital Marketing, Corporate Communications, Content Creation, or Human Resources.
Essential Functions:
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
- Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with applicable standards.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 15 lbs.
- Must be able to talk, listen, and speak clearly on telephone and virtual media.
Equal Opportunity
Teknor Apex is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status under state or federal laws. Must be 18 years of age or older to work at Teknor Apex.
Overview
Teknor Apex is seeking a creative, organized, and data-driven Recruitment Marketing Intern / Co-op to help strengthen our employment brand and attract top talent across manufacturing, engineering, commercial, corporate, and early career hiring. This role offers hands-on experience in talent acquisition, employer branding, digital marketing, social media, content creation, and recruitment analytics.
Working closely with the Talent Acquisition team and Sr. Brand Manager, the intern will create engaging content, produce recruitment marketing videos from existing company footage, support recruitment campaigns, coordinate events, and help promote Teknor Apex as an employer of choice – tying efforts into larger brand content strategy. This is an excellent opportunity for a student interested in Human Resources, Marketing, Communications, Business, or Digital Media who wants to build experience at the intersection of recruiting and marketing.
What You'll Do
- Develop on brand engaging content for recruitment marketing campaigns, including social media posts, employee spotlights, videos, graphics, and job advertisements.
- Create engaging recruitment marketing videos using existing company footage, employee interviews, project videos, and event content to showcase Teknor Apex's culture, career opportunities, and employee experience across digital platforms.
- Edit and produce short-form and long-form video content for LinkedIn, career sites, university recruiting, digital displays, presentations, and internal communications.
- Within the brand strategy and framework, help maintain and enhance Teknor Apex's employer brand across LinkedIn, Handshake, university career sites, and other recruiting platforms.
- Assist with planning and executing campus recruiting events, career fairs, internships, co-op programs, and community outreach initiatives.
- Create marketing materials including brochures, presentations, digital signage, email campaigns, and promotional items.
- Interview employees and develop "day in the life," career path, and employee success stories.
- Support recruitment advertising campaigns and track campaign effectiveness across multiple sourcing channels.
- Assist with photography and video production highlighting company culture, manufacturing facilities, community involvement, and career opportunities.
- Organize and maintain a digital library of recruitment marketing photos, videos, and creative assets for future campaigns.
- Analyze recruiting metrics including application volume, source effectiveness, social media engagement, website traffic, and campaign performance.
- Research competitor employer branding strategies and identify opportunities to improve candidate attraction.
- Maintain a content calendar to ensure consistent employer branding throughout the year.
- Assist with internship, rotational, and early career program marketing initiatives.
- Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to understand hiring needs and create targeted recruitment campaigns.
- Support internal communications that promote employee engagement, referrals, career development, and internal mobility.
- Help organize recruiting events, open houses, plant tours, and hiring events.
- Perform other Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Marketing projects as assigned.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Marketing, Communications, Human Resources, Business, Digital Media, Public Relations, Graphic Design, or a related field.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to create engaging content.
- Demonstrated creativity and attention to detail.
- Experience using Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
- Familiarity with LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar content creation tools preferred.
- Experience editing video using Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut, Final Cut Pro, Canva, or similar software preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to transform existing video footage into engaging digital content for social media, presentations, or marketing campaigns.
- Basic knowledge of social media marketing and digital communications.
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Comfortable interacting with employees at all organizational levels.
- Analytical mindset with an interest in using data to measure marketing effectiveness.
- Photography, videography, or video editing experience is a plus.
- Interest in employer branding, recruiting, marketing, or human resources.
- Self-motivated, collaborative, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Skills
- Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, or similar design software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- LinkedIn Recruiter or LinkedIn Campaign Manager (preferred but not required)
- Social media content creation
- Photography and videography
- Video editing (Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or similar)
- Motion graphics and basic animation
- Digital asset management
- Microsoft Excel
- AI content creation and video editing tools (ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Adobe Firefly, Canva AI, Descript, Opus Clip, or similar)
Learning Opportunities
During this internship/co-op, you'll gain experience in:
- Employer Branding Strategy
- Talent Acquisition
- Recruitment Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Management
- Video Production and Editing
- Campus Recruiting
- Event Planning
- Content Creation
- Recruiting Analytics
- Project Management
- Corporate Communications
- Human Resources
Why Join Teknor Apex?
We are committed to advancing progress with a conscience - developing material solutions that move industries forward and create lasting impact.
At Teknor Apex, you'll work alongside experienced Talent Acquisition and Marketing professionals while contributing to real business initiatives. Your work will directly influence how candidates experience our company and help build the next generation of talent across our global organization. You'll develop highly marketable skills at the intersection of HR, marketing, communications, video production, and analytics while making a meaningful impact on our recruiting strategy.
This position is ideal for students interested in careers in Recruitment Marketing, Employer Branding, Talent Acquisition, Digital Marketing, Corporate Communications, Content Creation, or Human Resources.
Essential Functions:
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
- Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with applicable standards.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 15 lbs.
- Must be able to talk, listen, and speak clearly on telephone and virtual media.
Equal Opportunity
Teknor Apex is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status under state or federal laws. Must be 18 years of age or older to work at Teknor Apex.
Recruiter Internship Market
Who's Hiring
- Amazon11
- Tesla3
- Thrivent2
- Kirkland & Ellis2
- AKIN1
Top Industries Hiring
- Law & Legal Services
- Consulting & Professional Services
Tips for Your Recruiter Internship Search
Apply earlier than the calendar suggests
Large employers recruit summer recruiter interns the preceding fall, often closing applications before winter break. Smaller companies and co-ops post closer to start dates. Check openings in September and October for structured summer programs, and revisit throughout the year for rolling and co-op roles.
Build proof before you apply
Hiring teams expect limited work history at the intern level, so create it yourself. Run a mock sourcing project, document a candidate outreach sequence, or write a case study on a hiring process you analyzed. A linked, concrete artifact gives interviewers something to evaluate and separates you from candidates who only list coursework.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. At the same time, apply directly to companies running smaller cohorts, combining both channels widens the pool you reach and improves your odds at each stage.
Practice the recruiter intern screen out loud
Recruiter intern interviews often include a structured behavioral screen and a live sourcing or role-play exercise. Practice narrating your reasoning as you work through a scenario, interviewers weigh how you think about a candidate situation as much as the answer you land on. Record yourself once to hear whether your reasoning is actually audible.
Target structured internship programs built for newcomers
Many larger companies run rotational or cohort-based HR and talent acquisition programs designed for people with no professional recruiting experience. These programs recruit early, fill fast, and often carry stronger mentorship and return-offer rates than ad hoc intern roles. Identify the ones that fit your timeline and apply in the first wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 29% of the recruiter internships listed here. Decide what you can actually commit to before you search, then filter by location and work type so you're not sorting through roles you cannot take. Applying to well-matched listings from the start saves time and keeps your applications focused.
Recruiter Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a recruiter internship?
Lead with coursework, class projects, and a portfolio rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For recruiter candidates, a documented sourcing or outreach project gives interviewers something concrete to assess. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where employers often move quickly for students they meet in person.
Can a recruiter internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it is performance on real work, available headcount on the team, and the timing of the return-offer decision. Position for one by treating every project seriously, but keep applying elsewhere so you're not counting on a single outcome.
When should I apply for recruiter internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large employers recruit summer cohorts the preceding fall, sometimes as early as September or October. Smaller companies and co-ops post closer to their start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking regularly and applying as soon as a role opens gives you the best chance at structured programs that fill fast.
Are recruiter internships paid?
Most professional recruiter internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location. Where an employer discloses pay, it appears directly in the listing, so you can compare across roles without having to ask upfront.
What should a recruiter internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three documented projects that show sourcing, outreach, or people-operations work, listing the tools used and linking to any tangible output, a sourcing report, a candidate pipeline exercise, or a written case study works well for recruiter candidates. Add relevant coursework and keep the whole thing to one page.
Are there remote recruiter internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 71% of the recruiter internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill quickly, so apply early and use the work-type filter to see them without sorting through roles you cannot take.
Can international students get recruiter 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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