Corporate Communications Intern

Who you are

• Strong writing skills with the ability to adapt tone for different audiences
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Interest in marketing, with a focus on communications, PR, or social media
• Curious, proactive, and comfortable taking initiative
• Creative thinker with an eye for storytelling and content
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Willingness to roll up your sleeves and contribute where needed

What the job involves

• Smartly is looking for a Corporate Communications Intern to join our Marketing team for Fall 2026. This role sits at the center of how Smartly shows up, internally and externally, and offers hands-on experience across corporate communications, public relations, and social media
• You’ll work directly with the Senior Director of Global Communications and gain exposure to executive messaging, media relations, and global brand storytelling. This is an opportunity for someone interested in building a career in marketing, specifically communications, to contribute to meaningful work while learning how a modern communications function operates
• This is not a passive internship. You’ll be expected to contribute ideas, support execution, and help keep high-impact initiatives organized and moving forward
• Corporate Communications
• Support internal, executive, and corporate communications initiatives, including content for company-wide updates and messaging
• Coordinate planning, timelines, and logistics for communications initiatives
• Contribute to presentations, reports, and internal documentation
• Public Relations & External Communications
• Build and maintain media lists and conduct journalist research
• Monitor news cycles, industry trends, and competitive activity
• Support story development and brainstorm timely, relevant angles
• Assist with press materials, including pitches and press releases
• Help track media coverage and support reporting efforts
• Social Media & Content
• Support the day-to-day management of Smartly’s global social channels, including LinkedIn, Instagram, Threads, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok
• Draft social copy and contribute to content creation across formats
• Assist in developing content calendars and campaign ideas
• Identify opportunities to amplify internal and external initiatives
• Bring creative thinking to how Smartly shows up across platforms
• Operations & Team Support
• Help manage workflows, timelines, and organization across projects
• Support reporting, documentation, and coordination across the communications function
• Assist with ad hoc projects to keep initiatives on track and well-executed
• What you'll gain…
• Direct exposure to corporate communications at a global company
• Experience working across corporate communications, PR, and social media
• Opportunities to contribute to real campaigns and initiatives
• Mentorship and guidance from senior communications leadership
• A strong foundation for a career in marketing and communications

Benefits

• Generous healthcare packages and mental health services
• Career development opportunities, bonus programs and annual performance reviews
• Hybrid working model, with the option to work abroad for up to 30 days
• Company equity options program
• Paid holidays, OOO time and family leaves