Corporate Communications Intern

Company

Cox Automotive - USABusiness OperationsIntern - FunctionalIndividual ContributorHybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the weekYes, 5% of the timeDay

Compensation

Hourly base pay rate is $21.49 - $32.26/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, collaborative team player who is eager to learn more about corporate communications—including internal communications, public relations, and thought leadership—and is ready to roll up their sleeves and jump in. This opportunity will provide exposure to multiple of Cox Automotive’s businesses, including Inventory Solutions (Manheim and Central Dispatch), NextGear Capital and EV Battery Solutions.

What You'll Do:

• Support communications and thought leadership efforts that align with the strategic priorities of the businesses our communications team supports.
• Write, review and edit internal communications and help publish them on our communications channels.
• Provide hands-on support of communications events—like All Hands meetings or other employee communications events.
• Pull communication metrics for program summaries and share observations based on data.
• Support the development and organization of a communications asset library.
• Partner with the broader Corporate Communications team to support a variety of projects as needed.
• The intern will also get the opportunity to be mentored by team members and participate in meetings, brainstorming, and strategy sessions. 

Who You Are:

• Undergraduate student (junior or senior), graduate student or recent graduate majoring in communications, public relations, journalism, English, marketing and/or a related field.
• Efficient executor and team player.
• Able to manage time to execute high-quality deliverables.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Competency in Microsoft Office (especially Word and PowerPoint).
• Experience with Microsoft SharePoint and Teams, as well as Canva and/or Photoshop a plus.

Don’t miss out on the first steps toward your future. Apply today! 

Intern/Co-Op sessions are considered temporary employment. No full-time employment commitments are made. However, depending on our business needs, some interns may be considered for a full-time position following the conclusion of the session conditioned upon the intern graduating from their academic program and being available to commence full-time employment at a specified time.

To be employed in this role, you’ll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page.Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.