Intern Communications

Job Summary

NiSource is currently seeking Summer Interns in Canonsburg PA. Successful applicants will become integral members of the department while learning within a team environment, completing meaningful tasks and collaborating with team members and leaders on important projects. These positions will be a great opportunity for the candidate desiring to launch their career in the Operations field. Successful applicants will build professional relationships with other interns and all levels of NiSource personnel while participating in rewarding professional development exercises and fun, team-building activities. Interns will obtain a broad overview of NiSource's operations and current events in the utilities industry.

This position follows a hybrid schedule, requiring on-site presence three days per week and remote work two days per week.

Essential Functions

• Incumbent is required to be a full/part time student at an accredited university or college.
• Assists with public relations projects and programs, including charitable giving campaigns and community volunteer events
• Serves as brand ambassador at targeted community events to promote core company messages (ex. energy efficiency, safe digging, energy assistance renewable energy educations, etc.)
• Updates media contact and community stakeholder lists
• Develops news content for internal communications intranet (MySource) and internet (NIPSCO.com) including photo and video
• Develops content for news releases, customer mailings, company fact sheets and other external communications
• Supports social media activity
• Conducts research that may include industry and corporate awards, industry and corporate-wide speaking opportunities and media placements

Required Qualifications for Position

• A journalism, public relations, communications or related undergraduate with strong writing and organizational skills
• Must be a rising junior or senior
• A self-starter, able manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Basic knowledge and understanding of communications, public relations, planning, implementation and evaluation desirable
• Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship
• Has worked on college newspaper or interned at PR firm.
• Intermediate skill level with Adobe Suite (Photoshop specifically)
• Photography, videography or editing background

Physical Demands

• The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position.

As a public utility, NiSource is required to provide continuous service to customers at all times. To ensure we fulfill that obligation, employees may be required to work outside their normal work hours and perform tasks outside of their normal responsibilities in support of emergency operations.

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Workplace Connection
Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners.

Respect the unique lived experiences within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represents all walks of life and all backgrounds.​

Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity 
NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, citizenship status, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.

By applying, you may be considered for other job opportunities. 

ADA Accommodations

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact OneHR at [email protected] or 1-888-640-3320

E-Verify

NiSource participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify program. As part of this process, we provide the following notices to all job applicants: These documents inform you of your rights and responsibilities under U.S. law. You can view or download them using the links below:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) E-Verify Participation Poster English and Spanish
• Right to Work Poster (English and Spanish) If you have the right to work, don't let anyone take it away

Salary Range*:

$17.20 - $27.80

*The salary offered to a candidate is based on several factors including but not limited to the candidate’s skills, job-related knowledge, and relevant experience, as well as internal pay equity.

Posting Start Date:

2025-08-29

Posting End Date (if applicable):

2025-10-03

Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.