Communications Strategist Intern

C2 Strategic Communications, one of the region’s largest public relations firms, is offering a paid internship opportunity for the summer of 2024. Based in Louisville and with offices in Lexington, KY and Indianapolis, IN, our 40-person firm serves clients and projects throughout Kentucky and Indiana.

As a C2 intern, you'll engage with diverse clients, not just shadow our team. Gain hands-on experience, build your portfolio, and receive coaching from seasoned professionals with decades of journalism and communications expertise. Previous interns have successfully transitioned to roles in communications firms, government agencies, news outlets, and nonprofits.

Applicants must supply:

• A cover letter detailing communications experience and interests
• Resume
• A portfolio or at least two writing samples
• Case study, if available

Qualified candidates will have any combination of the following skills and a minimum 3.0. GPA:

• Writing and editing following AP style
• Social media
• Digital marketing/advertising
• Photography or Photojournalism
• Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Web design and content management

Education and training requirements:

• A rising junior, senior, or graduate student studying Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations or related academic program with an anticipated graduation date of no later than Summer 2026.
• Cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher required

Work expectations/environment

• Work full-time for 8 weeks from June to early August
• Must have reliable transportation and work onsite at 9000 Keystone Crossing, Suite 502
  Indianapolis, IN 46240
• Normal office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with an hour for lunch, Monday through Friday.

Application deadline: While we accept applications on a rolling basis, the deadline to apply is February 29, 2024.

Job Classification: Full-Time Hourly (40 hours a week)

Pay: $16.50 per hour (Non-exempt)

Term: Summer 2024

Reports to: C2 Leadership Team

C2 Strategic Communications provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.