Spring 2027 Intern - Communications & Culture Programs

Workiva Open · verified Sep 10, 2026

2 Locations Part-time Junior Communications

Entry-level Communications role at Workiva. 2 Locations · part-time.

Role brief

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What you'll do

Write, revise, and post internal updates about company news, benefits, and culture
Help organize virtual and on-site events, town halls, and team-building activities
Support employee recognition efforts and milestone celebrations
Run pulse surveys and review feedback to assess sentiment and campaign results

What you bring

Current enrollment in a degree program, ideally in business, HR, psychology, or a related field
Strong writing, speaking, and relationship-building abilities
A proactive approach focused on results and ongoing improvement
Excellent organization and multitasking skills in a deadline-driven setting
Sound judgment when working with private or sensitive information

Who this fits

You’ll suit this internship if you want hands-on work in internal communications, employee engagement, and workplace culture. The role is mainly remote within the United States, with hybrid office access available near a Workiva hub. Minimal travel, dependable internet for remote work, and availability for up to 15-20 hours per week during Spring 2027 are stated constraints.

From the employer

The Culture & Communications Intern plays a vital role in shaping the employee experience by supporting initiatives that foster connection, and engagement. This person will collaborate across HR, Marketing, and internal teams to amplify our employer brand and keep our global workforce informed and inspired.

Internal Communications: Draft, edit, and publish engaging content for internal channels to keep teams informed on company news, benefits, and cultural initiatives.
Employee Engagement & Events: Support the planning, coordination, and execution of virtual and in-person employee events, town halls, and team-building activities.
Culture & Recognition: Assist in managing employee recognition programs and celebrating milestones.
Feedback & Analytics: Help administer and analyze pulse surveys or post-event feedback to gauge employee sentiment and measure the success of internal campaigns.

What You'll Need

Minimum Qualifications

Currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program, preferably in Business, Human Resource Management, Psychology, or a related program

Preferred Qualifications

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Self-motivated with strong propensity for action, results, and continuous improvement
The ability to work successfully in a high-energy, fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and manage multiple processes, programs, and procedures simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
Experience dealing with confidential and sensitive information

Travel Requirements & Working Conditions

Minimal travel
Reliable internet access for any period of time working remotely and not in a Workiva office

Location: This internship is primarily a remote opportunity. However, if you are located near one of our office hubs, you are welcome to work in a hybrid capacity and utilize our office spaces. Check out our article on Workplace Flexibility to learn more.

When can you expect to hear back?
We are committed to attending all career fairs and recruitment events before closing our positions. That means, this position might be open without updates for a few weeks to give us time to connect with all potential candidates before wrapping up the recruitment season. Check out our tentative timeline below to see when you can expect to hear from us!

Postings close: September 27, 2026
Engineering postings close: October 2, 2026
Interviews: Early to mid October
Offers: Mid to late October

2027 Start Dates:
Our positions have opportunities that start in the Spring or Summer. Please see our start dates below and let us know your availability in your application.

Spring 2027 Internships: Monday, January 4, 2027 (15-20 hours per week max)

How You’ll Be Rewarded

✅ Salary range in the US: $21.00 - $21.00

✅ 401(k) participation and match

✅ Paid sick leave

✅ A unique opportunity to further your learning experience through additional internship seasons

Why Join Workiva

Workiva is the platform designed to bring confidence, control, and a competitive edge to the world’s most complex organizations. Our AI-powered platform unifies finance, risk, and sustainability on a single, secure foundation—ensuring data is trusted, traceable, and ready to act on. With an unbroken path from source to output, leaders gain confidence in their numbers, visibility into current and emerging risks, and the ability to move with speed and precision in a constantly changing world.

At Workiva, you’ll bring technology to market that executives, boards, and regulators depend on. The work you do here helps organizations navigate uncertainty, maintain trust, and make decisions that stand up to scrutiny. If you’re energized by meaningful challenges, inspired by collaborative teams, and motivated to help organizations turn uncertainty into advantage, we’d love to meet you.

Employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other protected characteristic.

Workiva is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email earlycareer@workiva.com.

Workiva employees are required to undergo comprehensive security and privacy training tailored to their roles, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory standards.

Workiva supports employees in working where they work best - either from an office or remotely from any location within their country of employment.