Summer 2025 Internal Communications Intern
Columbus McKinnon Corp
Internship
Closes on Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Job Description
Position: Internal Communications Intern
Location: Charlotte, NC
Position Overview: Columbus McKinnon is looking for an internal communications intern to join its global marketing organization. In this role, you will help the marketing organization support its internal communications efforts for employees worldwide. This individual will work hand in hand with our Senior Specialist of Internal Communications, Human Resources, and other staff functions to effectively inform our employees and enhance engagement and retention.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work on a key project to support employee engagement at Columbus McKinnon, including developing a peer-to-peer employee recognition program.
- Management of news creation and publishing for CMCO Connect, our global intranet site, and our global TV communications system.
- Work together with a cross-functional team of HR and marketing on all projects as assigned.
- Serve as a proofreading resource for the marketing department for all print and digital media.
- Maintain company image, incorporating this into all communications efforts.
- Complete special projects as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential. Strong proofreading skills are also a must. Journalism experience is a plus.
- Experience writing for a variety of print and digital media.
- Individual should have a working knowledge of digital communication tools and Microsoft Office. Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite is also beneficial.
- Ability to work with key personnel from various departments and backgrounds to support marketing projects and initiatives.
- Close attention to detail and sense of urgency.
- Creative writing and design experience are a plus.
Required Qualifications:
- Junior or senior-level college student studying in a marketing, journalism, or communications-related field.
- General marketing knowledge and/or experience.
- Must be able to work full time from June 2, 2025 to August 8, 2025. 
- Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not available for this role.
Compensation
Compensation: $20.00/hour + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in incentive plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
About Columbus McKinnon:
Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials. Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems. We are focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by our superior design and engineering know-how. Columbus McKinnon is a publicly traded company that has been in business for almost 150 years – proud of our heritage, where we come from, and where we’re going. As Columbus McKinnon grows globally, so does our need for driven and inspired employees. Join our winning team!
Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. We also value the safety of all associates and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.
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