Communications Intern
@ Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense CompanyCommunications Intern
About the job
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense is a global leader in mission-critical systems. The internship offers college students real-world experience in communications, content creation, and employee engagement, with opportunities to collaborate and grow professionally.
Requirements
- Strong writing and editing skills
- Experience with Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of SharePoint and Teams
- Creative design skills preferred
- Portfolio or work samples encouraged
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in relevant college program
- Attention to detail and organization
- Good communication skills
- Interest in communications or design
- Ability to work in a team
Full job description
This opportunity is located within our Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions.Click here to learn more.
Job Description
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace and Defense Company is seeking talented college students to join our 2027 summer internship program. Our 12-week internship program is designed to provide real-world and hands-on experience in areas that interest you! As an intern, you will collaborate with industry experts to solve real-world challenges and change the way we do business.
Internal Communications Interns will work to support all aspects of employee communications and engagement including, but no limited to:
- Developing content for internal newsletters, digital signage, SharePoint, Teams, presentations, and other communication channels
- Supporting the development of the EBAD Beacon by gathering content, drafting articles, organizing photos, and assisting with layouts
- Creating and updating graphics, signage, templates, newsletter visuals, and other creative materials
- Supporting employee engagement, recognition, culture, recruiting, and HR communications campaigns
Responsibilities/daily duties
- Drafting, editing, proofreading, and formatting employee-facing communications
- Assisting with internal events, employee features, photography, and storytelling opportunities
- Maintaining communication calendars, project trackers, timelines, content submissions, and approvals
- Helping ensure communications are clear, engaging, consistent, and aligned with EBAD branding
- Supporting communications across EBAD’s three sites and collaborating with HR and other teams on employee-facing initiatives
Requirements:
- Robust projects with positive business impact Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Graphic Design, or a related field. discipline.
- Strong writing, editing, organizational, and communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Experience with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Teams, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, photography, video, or other visual content tools is preferred
Candidates are encouraged to include a portfolio or examples of previous work with their application. Work samples may include writing, graphic design, presentations, digital content, newsletters, social media content, signage, photography, video, or relevant class projects.
As an EBI intern, your experience will include:
- Robust projects with positive business impact
- Formal and informal feedback from managers
- Lunch and learn sessions featuring executives from across the business
- Networking and social events
- Visibility to all levels of leadership
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.