Communications Intern

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

KOSTAL has a strong family history built on innovation and care for our employees. For over 100 years, our values have guided how we work together to influence, evolve and grow our future.

If you are interested in being part of our next generation, we want to hear from you!

We are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Internal Communications Intern to support day-to-day internal communications and employee engagement initiatives. This role will assist with managing our internal communications platform and creating and publishing content that supports employees across the organization.

This internship offers hands-on experience in internal communications, content development, and employee engagement within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Primary Responsibilities – Includes, but are not limited to, the following:

Internal Communications Platform Management:

• Support ongoing maintenance of the internal communications platform (e.g., posting updates, organizing pages, basic troubleshooting, and keeping content current)
• Monitor platform usage and ensure information is accurate, consistent, and easy to find
• Coordinate with relevant teams to collect updates and ensure timely publishing

Content Creation and Publishing:

• Write, edit, and publish internal articles, announcements, and updates
• Help develop content that supports company priorities, culture, and employee engagement
• Maintain an editorial calendar and assist with content planning

General Communications Support:

• Help gather information, employee stories, and photos for internal use
• Support basic reporting (e.g., page views, engagement metrics) and provide insights for improvement
• Collaborate with other stakeholders as needed

Education, Experience & Other Requirements

• Current student or recent graduate in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong writing and editing skills, with attention to detail and tone
• Bilingual, with Spanish language proficiency strongly preferred
• Comfortable learning new tools and working in a fast-paced environment
• Organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple tasks with deadlines
• Interest in employee engagement, company culture, and internal storytelling

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with intranet platforms or internal communication tools
• Basic design skills (e.g., Canva) and ability to format posts/pages
• Familiarity with content calendars, analytics, or survey tools

All information provided will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.