Communications Intern/Co-op
Communications
Posted on 10/3/2025

Cummins
Compensation Overview
$20.19 - $54.23/hr
Columbus, IN, USA
In Person
Candidates must be currently residing within the continental U.S.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
- Supports Communications initiatives across the function.
- Assists with project, account, and vendor management.
- Contributes to strategy and planning.
- Develops and supports relationships with stakeholders/leaders/vendors.
- Supports execution of strategic communications planning (marketing promotional plan/communications plan).
- Assists with tactical execution of marketing and/or communications plans.
- Supports process improvement and functional excellence.
- Simplifies complex messages.
- Writes, edits, and creates content and strategic messaging and adheres to relevant style guide.
- Learns, adheres to, represents, and champions Cummins brand.
- Manages, supports, maintains budget/financials.
- Prepares and executes event planning and logistics.
- Leads functional training, creates, and delivers presentations.
- Compiles, analyzes, and utilizes metrics, data, and analytics.
- Understands digital tools, trends, and channels.
2026 Monthly Salary Range by Degree Level:
- Bachelor's - $3,500 - $4,400
- Master's - $5,600
- MBA - $7,000 - $9,400
Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate’s qualifications and experience, where appropriate.
Co-Op program criteria:
- Must be a full-time enrolled student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited U.S. college/university
- Minimum 2.5 or above GPA preferred
- Must be able to complete a minimum of 4-months to 6-months or a maximum of a 12-months commitment
- Must be able to complete 40 hours per week
- Willingness to learn from others on the job
- Must be currently residing within the continental U.S.
Cummins and E-Verify
At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify. Cummins will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
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To be successful in this role you will need the following:
- Customer Focus
- Creative Communication Design
- Digital Media Savy
- Data Analytics
- Demonstrates Self-awareness
- Business Writing
- Communicates Effectively
- Drives Results
- Action Oriented
Degree Programs Considered: Bachelor’s, Master’s, MBA
Major Programs Typically Considered: Business, Marketing, Management, Communications

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