Hitachi America, Ltd. ( www.hitachi-america.us ) is seeking a college intern to support the Branding and Corporate Communications Group specifically as it relates to Social Media, Internal Communications and Public Relations. This internship will provide an ideal opportunity for a student interested in pursuing a career in public relations or corporate communications to gain “hands on experience.” Responsibilities will include social media monitoring and support, traditional public relations activities, corporate writing/ proofreading and providing support for branding initiatives.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
· Provide support in maintaining corporate social media activity on several different social media channels.
· Provide support for corporate branding initiatives. Provide event support to Assistant Manager.
· Help draft, edit and proofread various types of corporate communications pieces under direction of Assistant Manager.
· Media list development and press release distribution support.
Job Requirements :
· Must be a current college student with at least two years of undergraduate work with some classes in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or related field.
· Must possess an understanding of social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
· Should possess a basic understanding of public relations tools and tactics.
· Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills.
· Must have strong organizational skills and be detail oriented.
· Proficient with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
Equal Opportunity Employer
M/F/D/V
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter along with one 1-3 page writing sample.
Hitachi