Corporate Communications Intern

EMC Open · verified Sep 10, 2026

Hybrid Iowa Part-time Junior Communications

Entry-level Communications role at EMC. Iowa · part-time.

Role brief

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What you'll do

You'll support internal and external campaigns by assessing needs, drafting messages, and coordinating with team members
You'll update the intranet, make planned improvements, support business-unit site admins, and publish content
You'll coordinate projects, write copy, proofread, and handle other assignments for Marketing & Communications

What you bring

You're studying communications, public relations, or a related subject and have completed your junior year
You have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher and related coursework
Business-style writing experience is preferred
You bring strong communication, analytical, organizational, decision-making, problem-solving, detail, and computer skills

Who this fits

You'd fit this summer, full-time paid internship if you're a student seeking hands-on corporate communications experience. The role follows a hybrid schedule from the Des Moines metro and works alongside the Corporate Communications Manager and Marketing & Communications department.

From the employer

At EMC, we’re all about working together to make an impact. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, contribute, and gain experience that matters. We strive to be caring leaders, close partners, and responsive experts—always supporting each other to do our best work. Join us, and let’s improve lives together.

**This position is eligible to work a hybrid schedule from the Des Moines metro**

What to Expect: Our team plans to begin interviewing candidates on October 1. Applications will continue to be accepted and reviewed throughout the recruiting process, though interested students are encouraged to apply early for consideration.

Essential Functions:

Summer full-time paid internship working alongside the Corporate Communications Manager and others within the Marketing & Communications department
Assists with internal and external communications campaigns and projects, including working with business partners to assess needs, drafting communications and working with Marketing & Communications team members as needed to accomplish goals
Assists with maintenance of our intranet, implementing strategic changes, supporting site admins from our business units, and building/publishing content
Supports the larger Marketing & Communications department by performing other work as assigned, including project coordination, copywriting and proofreading

Education & Experience:

Major in Communications, Public Relations, or a related field
Completion of junior year
Cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher
Related coursework required
Experience with business-style writing preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Analytical ability
Strong organizational skills
Sound decision-making and problem-solving
Attention to detail
Good personal computer knowledge

Our employment practices are in accordance with the laws that prohibit discrimination due to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, active military status, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

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