Marketing & Communications Intern
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About Oshkosh Defense, an Oshkosh company
Oshkosh Defense stands behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others. As an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer, every day we strive to meet or exceed our customers' ever-changing needs with next generation defense technologies and advanced systems. We operate with unparalleled commitment to those who depend on our products and services worldwide to perform their missions.
Under the direction of marketing staff, the Marketing intern is responsible for supporting the Marketing Communications department. Key duties include assisting with external and internal writing/editing assignments, website content management, communication archiving, project management, company correspondence, and coordinating/maintaining the integrity of multiple communications and projects (direct emails, newsletters, intranet, distribution lists, surveys, etc.). Assists with other marketing and communications projects as requested.
This position has a Spring 2026 start date.
YOUR IMPACT
- Support internal and external communication activities and requests.
- Post and distribute company news releases to company website and Intranet.
- Assist, edit and/or write with internal and external communication pieces. This may include, but is not limited to, press release, blog articles, or internal newsletter articles.
- Assist communication team with external media placement and monitoring media coverage. This may include, but is not limited to, creating media lists and distributing relevant materials to selected media outlets.
- Assist with updates to website content using WordPress.
- Communicates in a confident, professional manner with all levels of internal staff and outside parties by phone, fax, mail and email.
- Assist marketing staff with any other projects, as needed. This may include, but is not limited to, presentation material assembly, collateral content, and miscellaneous administrative assistance.
- All other duties or projects as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Student working towards a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, Communications or related field throughout the entire duration of the internship.
- This is a year-round opportunity. Individual must be willing to work full time hours during summers and breaks, and part time hours (around 20 hours per week) during the school year.
- Graduation date of May 2027 or later.
STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent Canva or graphic design skills
- Preferred skills with WordPress or other web content management system
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment towards common goals.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater.
Pay Range:
$18.00 - $37.00The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.
Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.
Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.
Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.
Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.
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