Communications Intern
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Job Location:
Germantown, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Summary
At WM early career talent is more than the future of our businesstheyre a vital part of our present. WMs Summer Internship Program is a 12-week paid experience designed to bridge classroom learning with real-world application. As a Communications Intern youll work alongside experienced professionals on projects that make an impact for WM gaining hands-on experience in internal and external communications content creation and channel management.
Target start date: May 18 2026
About the Communications Team
This internship is part of the Upper Midwest Area Communications teama team known for its attention to detail collaborative spirit and commitment to strengthening WMs brand. Youll explore communications tools and platforms contribute to impactful messaging and help drive purpose in everything we do.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Assist in managing and maintaining the Area content calendar ensuring timely delivery of communications across platforms.
Create compelling content for internal newsletters leadership messaging and digital channels with an emphasis on supporting frontline teams.
Support strategic communications planning including internal external and functional messaging.
Ensure brand consistency across all communications aligning with WMs corporate guidelines and tone.
Support implementation of new communications tools and technologies.
Provide event planning and execution support.
Contribute to multimedia storytelling including photography videography and visual content creation.
Communicate issues and roadblocks related to areas of responsibility.
Qualifications
Required:
High school diploma or GED (accredited).
Currently pursuing a bachelors degree (accredited) in Communication Journalism Public Relations or a related field.
Preferred:
Excellent writing and editing skills with a strong grasp of tone clarity and audience targeting.
Familiarity with communications and design platforms (e.g. SharePoint Teams Canva Staffbase).
Photography and videography skills; the ability to produce visual content is a plus.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
Physical Requirements
This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers phones and copy machines.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Campaigns
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- AutoCAD 3D
- Hardware & Networking
- Customer Support
- Arabic
About Company
ABOUT WM WM ( WM.com ) is North America’s largest comprehensive waste management environmental solutions provider. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through ... View more
