2020 Nestlé USA Marketing Communications Internship
You know us as the world’s largest food and beverage company behind your favorites like Stouffer’s, Nesquik, Toll House, and Lean Cuisine, as well as new innovations like Sweet Earth and Chameleon Cold-Brew coffee. Across our organization, Nestlé is transforming itself to be fit for the future. We’re creating a workplace where collaboration is important, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm as we delight our consumers every single day.
What to Expect:
In the Corporate Communications function, we offer Summer Internships for students majoring in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations and other related majors. This 10-12 week Internship allows you to be involved by working on substantial, real-world projects in corporate communications from start to finish. Interns will have the opportunity to make an impact on the business and continue to build your presentation skills, analytical and leadership abilities while gaining hands-on experience in Corporate Communications through real business projects in a global CPG organization.
As a key member of the Internal Communications team, responsibilities will include:
• Drafting communications materials messages from key leaders to their teams, talking points, and content for our internal social network, Workplace
• Assisting with the preparation and implementation of internal Town Hall meetings for our businesses and functions
• Supporting virtual employee events and communications to ensure visibility to the company’s performance, progress and purpose
• Where relevant, maintaining project trackers and communications materials
• Serving as a full team member of the Nestlé USA internal communications team
• Other projects and responsibilities as assigned
As a Nestlé USA intern, your work will have measurable goals and objectives which are achievable during your tenure. Although this a virtual internship and you won’t be asked to come to one of our corporate campuses, your experience will be further enriched through a multitude of virtual social and professional networking opportunities which include interaction with senior management and team members from across business units and functions.
Our intern program is designed to develop the future leaders of Nestlé USA. These highly sought-after internships are comprehensive, interactive and strategically integrated into the Corporate Communications organization. We are looking for students with the right mix of talent and enthusiasm, and with the ability and desire to work in a team environment. As an intern, you will receive hands-on learning through assigned projects designed to provide you with direct experience for this role at our company.
Location:
• Virtually, from your location of choice
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field expected to attain by June 2020 or
• 5th year Master’s Degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field expected to attain by June 2020
Preferred Requirements:
• Related majors include Advertising, English, and Journalism
• Willing to work remotely from August -September 2020
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent research and analytical skills
• GPA of 3.0 and above
• MS Office skills, including design skills in Microsoft PowerPoint
Additional Requirements:
• Available for a 10-12 week internship in Summer/Fall 2020
• Interest in Corporate Communications
• Sponsorship for work visas are not available for this program
Knowledge & Skills:
• Self-starters who are results-oriented, resourceful, analytical, innovative, intellectually curious and who take initiative and risks
• Strong communicators who inspire others and excel in a team environment
• Demonstrate exceptional ability to embrace change and learn quickly in a fast-paced, complex environment
• Have a strong interest in a career in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations
• Have interest in sustainability, crisis communications, financial communications and other corporate communications disciplines
Additional Perks:
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Exposure to senior leadership/project presentation
• Volunteer in a community service opportunity with one of Nestlé’s Share Valued Organizations (e.g. Boys & Girls Club of America & Nestlé Adopt-A-School Program)
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative culture
• Potential employment opportunities after completion of degree