Communications Intern Summer 2026 (Hybrid)
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Job Location:
Folsom, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Our purpose is to lead the way to tomorrows energy network. Your work as an intern can impact millions of people who depend on electricity in their everyday lives.
- You will get real world experience to begin or further your career pursuits in the energy industry.
- This is a paid intern position for 10 to 12 weeks during summer 2026.
- You get to work on interesting and challenging assignments that will help grow your skill set.
- Opportunities to interact with the CEO and the Executive team of the ISO.
- Invitations to seminars on the latest energy industry topics such as renewables electric cars and microgrids.
- Social activities with other interns such as barbecues and movie nights.
- You get to work on our green LEED certified Folsom California campus with some of the brightest people in the industry.
What Youll Be Doing.
You will work alongside our professional communications and public relations staff as they mentor you on external corporate communications as well as internal employee communications. You will have your own projects designed to give you a real world exposure to the day in the life of the communications staff at the ISO. You will write and edit market notices quarterly newsletters fact sheets press releases articles for eCurrent update internal and external web pages research topics assist with employee informational town hall meetings and photograph employee events.
- Gathering and distributing news stories for internal audience
- Reviewing updating and creating content for various webpages
- Research and write stories for eCurrent Energy Matters newsletter fact sheets and news releases. Assist with electric conservation messaging during the summer months including preparing and updating materials for the Flex Alert program.
- Work on Market Notices and social media postings.
Qualifications :
Education:
- Majoring in Journalism Communications Marketing or related field graduating December 2026 or later with a Bachelors degree (B.A./B.S.) or Masters (M.A./M.S.).
- Preference given to students entering junior or senior year.
Experience:
- No experience required.
- Previous related internships volunteer or work experience desired.
- Demonstrated interest in the energy industry desired.
- Proficient in Microsoft office suite.
- Excellent presentation oral and written communication skills required.
- Must be able to work effectively in a team environment.
Additional Information :
The pay range for the Communications Intern at the CAISO is $25 - $28 per hour.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Intern
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
About Company
The California Independent System Operator (ISO) manages the flow of electricity across the high-voltage, long-distance power lines that make up 80 percent of California's power grid. We safeguard the economy and well-being of 30 million Californians by operating the grid reliably 24/ ... View more
