Corporate Communications Internship

<p>The Corporate Communications Intern will support AccuWeather’s global communications efforts by assisting in the development, coordination, and distribution of internal and external communications. This role helps strengthen AccuWeather’s brand visibility, supports key company announcements, and contributes to storytelling efforts that highlight AccuWeather’s mission, products, and leadership. The intern will gain hands-on experience in media relations, content creation including executive social media content, corporate messaging, and cross-departmental collaboration within a fast-paced, high-impact communications environment.</p> <p><strong>The internship also must be completed onsite at AccuWeather Headquarters in State College, PA.</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p> <ul> <li>Assist in drafting, editing, and reviewing press releases, internal announcements, media statements, and other communication materials.</li> <li>Support proactive media outreach by preparing media lists, monitoring coverage, and identifying opportunities to elevate AccuWeather’s brand and thought leadership.</li> <li>Conduct research on industry trends, competitive news, and relevant topics to inform communications strategy.</li> <li>Help develop content for corporate channels, including newsletters, intranet posts, executive messaging, and social media as needed.</li> <li>Coordinate logistics for communications campaigns, events, and cross-functional initiatives.</li> <li>Assist with daily media monitoring and prepare reports summarizing coverage and insights.</li> <li>Maintain organized communication assets including messaging documents, press materials, and coverage archives.</li> <li>Collaborate with marketing, product, AccuWeather Network, and other internal teams to support communications priorities.</li> <li>Performs other duties as assigned.<strong>&nbsp;</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong><strong>QUALIFICATIONS</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Media Studies, or a related field.</li> <li>Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with attention to accuracy and detail.</li> <li>Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively.</li> <li>Familiarity with media, communications principles, and AP Style.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p> <ul> <li>Previous internship or project experience in communications, PR, or media.</li> <li>Experience with media monitoring tools, content management systems, or social media platforms.</li> <li>Interest in weather, science communication, or technology.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>ABOUT ACCUWEATHER</strong></p> <p><em>AccuWeather, recognized and documented as the most accurate and most used source of weather forecasts and warnings in the world,&nbsp;has saved over 12,000 lives, prevented injury to over 100,000 people, and saved companies tens of billions of dollars through better planning and decision-making.</em></p> <p><em>Billions of people around the world rely on AccuWeather’s proven Superior Accuracy™ across our consumer digital platforms. AccuWeather.com is the #1 weather destination and one of the top 100 most-visited websites in the world, and our award-winning AccuWeather app delivers detailed real-time forecasts to millions of smartphones.</em></p> <p><em>AccuWeather forecasts also appear on digital signage, in 700 newspapers, are heard on over 400 radio stations, and viewed on 100 television stations. The AccuWeather Network and AccuWeather NOW® reach an audience of over 125 million on cable and streaming platforms including DirecTV, Charter Communications - Spectrum, Verizon, Philo, Frndly TV, Comcast’s Xfinity X1 and Xfinity Stream, Roku, Xumo, Rockbot, LG, and Amazon Freevee.</em></p> <p><em>AccuWeather For Business serves more than half of the Fortune 500 companies and thousands of other businesses and government agencies globally.</em></p> <p><em>Dr. Joel Myers, Founder and Executive Chairman, established AccuWeather in 1962 and is considered the “father of modern commercial meteorology.” Myers, a leading creative thinker and visionary, has been called “the most accurate man in weather” by The New York Times and has been recognized as one of the top entrepreneurs in American history by Entrepreneur’s Encyclopedia of Entrepreneurs.&nbsp;</em></p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY &amp; INCLUSION</strong></p> <p>AccuWeather is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religion, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. <br>&nbsp;<br>AccuWeather is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to <a href="mailto:human.resources@accuweather.com">human.resources@accuweather.com</a> and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>