2024 Intern - Corporate Marketing - Public Relations & Brand Strategies

About Working at Commerce
Building a career here is more than just steps on a ladder. It's about helping people find financial safety and success, helping businesses thrive, and making sure people and their money are taken care of. And our commitment doesn't stop there. Our culture is about our people, the ones in our communities and the ones that work with us.
Here, you'll find opportunities to grow and learn, to connect with others, and build relationships with the people around you. You'll have the space and resources to grow into the best version of yourself. Because our number one investment is you.
Creating an award-winning culture doesn't come easy. And after more than 155 years, we know Commerce Bank is only at its best when our people are. If this sounds interesting to you, keep reading and let's talk.
Compensation Range
Hourly: $20.00 - $20.00 (Amount based on relevant experience, skills, and competencies.)
About This Job
Commerce Bank's Corporate Marketing Group includes Public Relations, brand solutions and consumer marketing. These teams work together to achieve greater synergies between the marketing functions that create, reinforce and strengthen the Commerce Brand. The Public Relations & Brand Strategies team focuses on public/media relations, corporate communications strategies, and reputation management.
Essential Functions

• Identify and leverage synergies across Public Relations, brand content and social media.
• Draft news releases and talking points.
• Contributes to content gathering, generation, planning, writing, publishing and measurement associated with PR and brand management.
• Participate in brand reviews of articles and other marketing materials to ensure quality and consistency with the Commerce brand tone of voice and positioning.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Work Schedule

• Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
• Flexible with monthly anchor days
• Available as requested for internship program activities

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Public relations and writing experience a plus.
• Excellent copywriting, editing and proofreading skills required. Writing samples are also requested with application.
• A self-starter, deadline oriented, ability to manage and successfully move forward multiple projects at one time.
• Professional demeanor required.
• Inquisitive, agile and strong team player with excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to remain adaptable and resilient to all situations with an optimistic outlook and cast a positive shadow that is aligned with our culture and Core Values
• Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Should be capable of working on multiple projects at once, collaborating in a team environment, and interacting directly with stakeholders.

Education & Experience

• Qualified candidate will be a Junior or Senior pursuing a degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism or related field.

***For individuals applying, assigned and/or hired to work in areas with pay transparency requirements, Commerce is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for some roles. This compensation range is for the Intern job. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable differentials (geographic, bilingual, or shift) that could be associated with the position or where it is filled. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay is $20.00 per hour.
Location: 8000 Forsyth, St. Louis, Missouri 63105
Time Type:
Part time