Corporate Communications Internship

The Corporate Communications Intern will support AccuWeathers global communications efforts by assisting in the development coordination and distribution of internal and external communications. This role helps strengthen AccuWeathers brand visibility supports key company announcements and contributes to storytelling efforts that highlight AccuWeathers mission products and leadership. The intern will gain hands-on experience in media relations content creation including executive social media content corporate messaging and cross-departmental collaboration within a fast-paced high-impact communications environment.

The internship also must be completed onsite at AccuWeather Headquarters in State College PA.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in drafting editing and reviewing press releases internal announcements media statements and other communication materials.
• Support proactive media outreach by preparing media lists monitoring coverage and identifying opportunities to elevate AccuWeathers brand and thought leadership.
• Conduct research on industry trends competitive news and relevant topics to inform communications strategy.
• Help develop content for corporate channels including newsletters intranet posts executive messaging and social media as needed.
• Coordinate logistics for communications campaigns events and cross-functional initiatives.
• Assist with daily media monitoring and prepare reports summarizing coverage and insights.
• Maintain organized communication assets including messaging documents press materials and coverage archives.
• Collaborate with marketing product AccuWeather Network and other internal teams to support communications priorities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently pursuing a bachelors degree in Communications Public Relations Journalism Marketing Media Studies or a related field.
• Strong writing editing and proofreading skills with attention to accuracy and detail.
• Ability to communicate clearly professionally and effectively.
• Familiarity with media communications principles and AP Style.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous internship or project experience in communications PR or media.
• Experience with media monitoring tools content management systems or social media platforms.
• Interest in weather science communication or technology.

ABOUT ACCUWEATHER

AccuWeather recognized and documented as the most accurate and most used source of weather forecasts and warnings in the worldhas saved over 12000 lives prevented injury to over 100000 people and saved companies tens of billions of dollars through better planning and decision-making.

Billions of people around the world rely on AccuWeathers proven Superior Accuracy across our consumer digital platforms. is the #1 weather destination and one of the top 100 most-visited websites in the world and our award-winning AccuWeather app delivers detailed real-time forecasts to millions of smartphones.

AccuWeather forecasts also appear on digital signage in 700 newspapers are heard on over 400 radio stations and viewed on 100 television stations. The AccuWeather Network and AccuWeather NOW reach an audience of over 125 million on cable and streaming platforms including DirecTV Charter Communications - Spectrum Verizon Philo Frndly TV Comcasts Xfinity X1 and Xfinity Stream Roku Xumo Rockbot LG and Amazon Freevee.

AccuWeather For Business serves more than half of the Fortune 500 companies and thousands of other businesses and government agencies globally.

Dr. Joel Myers Founder and Executive Chairman established AccuWeather in 1962 and is considered the father of modern commercial meteorology. Myers a leading creative thinker and visionary has been called the most accurate man in weather by The New York Times and has been recognized as one of the top entrepreneurs in American history by Entrepreneurs Encyclopedia of Entrepreneurs.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

AccuWeather is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race creed color national origin sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression) sexual orientation age ancestry physical or mental disability marital status political affiliation religion citizenship status genetic information veteran status or any other basis protected under applicable federal state or local law.

AccuWeather is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.