Marketing & Communications Intern

REPORTS TO: Manager Media & Marketing

SUPERVISES: N/A

AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

Marketing & Communications Interns assist the Marketing and Communications team in various initiatives aimed at enhancing our brand presence and engagement.

• Support the development of external communications materials including advertising, press releases, social media marketing efforts, etc.
• Contribute to high marketing campaigns that further the company’s strategic goals
• Assist in the creation of written, video, and image content for marketing channels
• Actively participate in marketing brainstorming sessions by contributing creative input and ideas
• Support development of content for Austal USA’s website redesign
• Photograph key onsite events
• Upload to and maintain Vimeo digital video account and Flickr digital imagery account
• Assist with the logistical planning and coordination related to VIP and other visit/tour requests
• Interact directly with key vendors and marketing/communications consultants
• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:

• Currently enrolled as a Junior or Senior pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field, successful completion of relevant coursework
• Currently maintaining a minimum 3.0 overall grade point average (4.0 scale)

• Proficient in MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Proficiency with social media platforms
• Familiarity with design tools (Canva, etc.) is a plus
• Demonstrated project and time management skills
• Strong communication, research, and analytic skills required
• Must be self-motivated to learn and succeed
• Must be organized, energetic and familiar with today’s technology

• Must be willing to verbalize innovative approaches and ideas to supervisor
• Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment and be adaptive to change as required
•  Motivated by opportunities to take on challenges, assume responsibility, and accomplish meaningful results
• Demonstrated project and time management skills
• Strong sense of ownership
• Excellent communication, research, and analytic skills required

TOOLS:

• Computer – applicable software

DIRECTION EXERCISED:

• As required by immediate supervisory personnel

DISCRETION EXERCISED:

• N/A

LIASES WITH:

• Marketing, Business Development, other Austal departmental personnel (as directed)

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:

Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA:

• 18 years of age or older at time of application
• Able to provide proof of US Person Status
• No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date
• No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date
• Willing to submit to a drug screen
• Willing to submit to a background check

Equal Employment Commitment

Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932.

Austal’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion.