Year-Round Communications Intern - Auburn Hills, MI
New trends and expectations are reshaping the automotive industry. Inspired by the exciting new challenges associated with this revolution, FORVIA anticipates the future of mobility developing cutting-edge solutions for smart life on board and sustainable mobility. If you’re willing to contribute and create value for tomorrow’s cleaner and smarter mobility, FORVIA is the place to be. FORVIA is looking for a Year-Round Communications Intern for our Auburn Hills, MI location.
Overall responsibilities and duties:
The role of the Communications Intern is to support the company’s strategic communications activities through creative and analytical assignments.
Key tasks include:
- Compile monthly reports for the company’s communications channels
- Create and distribute weekly e-newsletter and track readership
- Update and monitor the regional social media pages
- Manage the news section of the regional intranet page
- Draft internal articles about company and employee news
- Assist with the development of PPT presentations
- Provide event support for media engagements, tech shows, conferences, and other internal and external events
- Industry media reports for leadership
- Photography and video support
Support with the creation and editing of various communications items including PowerPoint presentations, digital surveys, and corporate ads.
Key skills:
- Strong writing and interpersonal communication skills
- DSLR camera photo and video experience
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint and Excel
- Proficient with social media and digital communications channels
- Ability to extrapolate and contextualize data in presentations
- Detail-oriented and adheres to deadlines
- Experience with Adobe Suite is a plus, but not required Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator
- Ability to work independently as well as effectively in a collaborative team environment
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have/be:
Studying English, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or a related field
Experience:
- Experience working in a collegiate or professional environment, preferably in a Communications or Marketing-related position
Skills and competencies:
- Excellent interpersonal skills and customer orientation
- Creativity, open mind and autonomy
- Ability to convey a positive and professional image both externally and internally
- Commitment to the highest ethical standards and willingness to adhere to Faurecia’s Code of Ethics and Code of Management