Communications Intern

Land O’Lakes Open · verified Sep 10, 2026

Arden Hills Full-time Junior Communications

Entry-level Communications role at Land O’Lakes. Arden Hills · full-time.

Role brief

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What you'll do

Write communications for internal and external audiences and support media relations
Coordinate projects that address current business needs
Research, plan, and carry out communications initiatives
Create content while improving team processes, tracking, and systems
Use SharePoint and Muck Rack as part of the team’s work

What you bring

Pursue a four-year degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field
Have reached at least sophomore standing, with junior status preferred
Show strong writing, speaking, and project management ability
Apply AP Style in your work

Who this fits

This role suits a communications student seeking hands-on experience through a full-time summer internship. You’ll work in Arden Hills, Minnesota, from May through July 2027. You must already have US work authorization because immigration sponsorship is not available

From the employer

Communications Intern

Pay: $22/hr

Position Duration: May 2027 – July 2027

Position Location: Arden Hills, MN

Land O'Lakes is looking for talented, driven communications candidates for our summer internship program. As an intern, you will be assigned specific responsibilities and become a key member of the Communications team, working on projects and assignments that support real business needs. This internship is designed to give you real-world experience.

Communications interns contribute to a variety of strategic communications projects, including writing, project coordination, media relations support, and content creation across internal and external channels. You will help improve processes, tracking, and systems for the team while gaining experience with tools such as SharePoint and Muck Rack. Interns will also assist with research, planning, and execution for a variety of communications initiatives.

Required

Pursuing a four-year degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related major

Sophomore level or higher (Junior preferred)

Strong writing and project management skills

Strong writing and verbal communications skills

Experience with AP Style

Preferred

GPA of 3.0 or above

Prior internship or corporate work experience

Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.)

Experience with digital and social media tools and content management systems (CMS)

Experience with digital content creation

Land O’Lakes will not consider this internship position for immigration sponsorship, and all applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root.

Land O’Lakes and our global entities support diversity in employment practices.

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