Intern-Community Relations/Marketing & Communications
At a glance
Junior Communications role at ITC Holdings. Topeka · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Support Public Affairs in the first half, then shift to Marketing and Communications for the second half
- Plan smaller projects with guidance from leaders and gather information across communications, government affairs and regulatory teams
- Analyze work in your assigned area and build or update databases to meet department needs
- Take part in meetings and complete assignments that develop your professional skills and industry knowledge
What you bring
- You are enrolled in a degree program at an accredited college or university
- You can work forty hours each week and handle multiple assignments with limited supervision
- You communicate clearly in writing and conversation, and know Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and other listed tools
- You can use professional video, audio and photography equipment, or learn software specific to the role
- You are authorized to work in the United States without employer-sponsored employment visas
Who this fits
This junior internship suits a student interested in communications, public policy, local government or energy and infrastructure projects. You’ll work in Topeka on a hybrid schedule and need to be available forty hours per week.
From the employer
JOB SUMMARY
Join ITC Holdings’ Summer 2027 Internship Program and gain practical, real-world experience through a rotational assignment. During the first half of the internship, the intern will support Public Affairs; during the second half, the intern will support Marketing and Communications. Throughout the program, the intern will contribute to meaningful projects, participate in meetings, and complete challenging assignments designed to strengthen professional skills and deepen industry knowledge. This position is based in Topeka, Kansas, and follows a hybrid work schedule.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supports and plans work on small projects with direction from leadership and other business strategy leaders.
- Works with various departments to gather information needed for projects, principally: marketing and communications; local government and community affairs, state governmental affairs; and regulatory affairs and strategy.
- Performs analytical work within the assigned functional area.
- Creates or updates systems or databases for specific department needs.
REQUIREMENTS
- Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university degree program.
- Creative and critical thinkers, attentive to detail, and ability to complete assignments.
- Willingness to work 40 hours per week
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to multi-task and work under minimal supervision, in a team environment.
- Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access).
- Knowledge/ability to operate professional-grade videography, sound, and photography equipment.
- Ability to learn and utilize job specific software.
- Interest in communications, public policy, local government, and/or energy and public infrastructure projects.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. ITC does not sponsor employment visas, such as H-1B or TN visas.