Union Pacific (UP) is accepting online applications for a student internship position on the Corporate Communications team at UP Center in Omaha, NE. The intern will support day-to-day functions and assist with creating promotional materials as well as learn the intricacies involved in protecting and promoting the Union Pacific brand.
This internship is designed to provide students hands-on opportunities in a fast-paced environment in one of America's leading companies. The successful prospect can expect a mentored learning experience, and the opportunity to expand his/her classroom knowledge and skills.
Work schedule can be designed to accommodate academic class schedule; however, availability to work 20 hours per week is required.
Responsibilities:
> Write internal and external communications focused on a variety of topics ranging from corporate policy to human interest and heritage
> Write news releases and compile media distribution lists
> Assist with project management for various company initiatives
> Staff corporate events
> Social media monitoring and response
> Conduct topical research and support monthly metrics reporting
As an intern, you will build knowledge and experience in our core business groups and their vision, business objectives, processes, systems, and services. The intern will have extensive contact with peers and interaction with senior leaders. There will also be an opportunity to put leadership, technical skills and business knowledge to immediate use through high value project assignments. Internships available in core department business groups may be determined by business need.
Accountabilities:
> Assist with project management for various company initiatives and complete administrative tasks and special projects
> Learn and perform core department business group work tasks, processes, and customer services
> Perform administrative support for department business group managers
> Develop and execute project action plans and perform team assignments
> Build and strengthen a network of professional contacts within departments and across the company
> Perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
> College credits equivalent to two years toward an undergraduate degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, English or a closely aligned field
> Basic organization AND prioritization skills
> Basic time and project management skills
> Proficient verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
> Experience as a writer/editor for a university newspaper and/or academic, nonprofit or for-profit organizations
> Able to demonstrate effective business writing and editing skills with AP style experience
> Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud Design Tools
> Experience with social media platforms and analytics
> Experience with MS Office software applications, such as Word, Excel, Power Point and/or Access
> Experience working in corporate communications
> Able to demonstrate effective business writing and editing skills
> Able to plan and manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines
> Able to maintain the highest level of organization, creativity and professionalism in a fast-paced environment
Application deadline: April 30, 2019.
https://up.jobs/job/opening/087517