JetBlue Airways Internship | Corporate Communications Intern, NY

JetBlue Airways

Job Description

The JetBlue Emerging Talent (JET) internship program provides skill & professional development through participation in the developing real-world business solutions that support the delivery of strategic business initiatives. Throughout the program, interns participate in a robust programming including professional development activities, cross-functional projects, senior leader exposure, networking, and community service. The JET Program provides interns the opportunity to immerse themselves into the aviation industry while developing specific career interest or areas of study.

JetBlue is looking for a Corporate Communications Intern eager to join the fast-moving world of communications at an airline. This opportunity will allow you to gain valuable professional experience within an industry leading brand. This position reports to the Manager of Corporate Communications and will help support internal and external communications activities. This hands-on role performs important foundational work for a highly visible team in a very busy work environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

Your main responsibilities in this role include the following:

• Write assignments, including media materials, internal and external editorial content, news releases, blog entries, etc.​​​​

• Help administer intranet and internal social media sites​​​​

• Research and analyze issues and topics affecting the aviation industry and/or JetBlue​​​​

• Answer media calls and emails and support media trip requests ​​​​

• Monitor traditional and social media; analyze coverage and compile reports​​​​

• Create and develop templates for key reports and research ​​​​

• Conduct editorial calendar research and media list development​​​​

• Assist team with special event preparation and execution​​​​

• Provide administrative support​​​​

• Other duties as assigned​​​​

Job Requirements

• Currently enrolled in or graduated from an accredited undergraduate or graduate program​​​​

• Previous experience in public relations, journalism, integrated communications, marketing and /or other communications interests​​​​

• Demonstrate effective writing and creativity through an onsite work sample

• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion​​​​

• Available to work at least 40 hours per week at our Long Island City (New York City) location​​​​

• Knowledge of AP writing style, PowerPoint, Outlook, Microsoft Office, and social media properties​​​​

• Knowledge of media database and social media measurement tools​​​​

• Attention to detail in composing and creating reports​​​​

• Highly-proactive with close attention to detail and the ability to conduct thoughtful research and analysis​​​​

• Strong writing skills and the ability to package a story for a variety of audiences ​​​​

• Ability to interact with people at different levels within the organization, including developing and maintaining ongoing relationships​​​​

• Must pass a ten (10) year background check and pre-employment drug test​​​​

• Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located ​​​​

Preferred Experience and Qualifications

• Fluently speaks, reads, writes, and translates accordingly in Spanish​​​​

• Photoshop and basic HTML skills​​​​

Job Details

Company: JetBlue Airways

Employment Type: Internship

Job Location: Long Island City, NY, USA

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