Marketing & Communications Intern

Marketing & Communications Intern

Location: Charlotte Regional Office Duration: 10 Weeks, June 1 to August 7

Reports to: Social Media Team Lead 

Position Overview: 

DP World Americas is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Marketing & Communications Intern to join our Americas Regional Office in Charlotte. The goal of this internship is to provide hands-on experience in various aspects of marketing, corporate communications -- both internal and external -- social media, events, creative and thought leadership content development. The internship will last for 10 weeks and will require working closely with various members of the ARO communications team to support our efforts in engaging customers, potential customers, employees and stakeholders effectively. This includes a key focus on the integration of social media channels and the marketing function to drive brand awareness, engagement and leads. To maximize the opportunity to engage a variety of functional teams, we request the candidate reports to the office four days per week and can expect to work five days a week overall. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Marketing: Focus on leveraging LinkedIn as a lead generation tool and participating in the optimization of social media platforms aimed at growing revenue and brand awareness.
• Social Media: Support the development of social media content to enhance our brand presence across various platforms. Engage with followers and contribute to growing our online community. 
• Internal Communications: Assist in drafting, editing, and distributing communications to employees, including newsletters, emails, and intranet updates. 
• Reporting: Assist in the development and updating of key performance indicators (KPIs) and measurement tools highlighting progress against targets.
• Executive Support: Provide general support to the communications team, including organizing meetings, preparing materials, and supporting the development of presentations and reports. 
• Collaborative Projects: Work closely with the sales, people operations, safety, and sustainability teams to ensure alignment and consistency in social communications across all departments.  

What You’ll Gain: 

• Hands-on experience in various communication disciplines including marketing, social media customer focused messaging and event coordination. 
• The opportunity to work closely with different marketing and communications disciplines within a global organization, gaining insights into cross-functional teamwork. 
• Exposure to marketings & communications strategies that impact employees, customers, and key stakeholders on a global scale. 
• The chance to contribute to meaningful projects that shape how our organization is perceived both internally and externally. 

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Communications, Public Relations, Public Affairs, Advertising, Graphic Design, Marketing, or a related field. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Familiarity with social media platforms and content creation. 
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and various social media tools. 
• A passion for learning and a proactive approach to problem-solving.