Internal Communications Intern Jobs

Company Description

Experian is the world’s leading global information services company. During life’s big moments – from buying a home or a car, to sending a child to college, to growing a business by connecting with new customers – we empower consumers and our clients to manage their data with confidence. We help individuals to take financial control and access financial services, businesses to make smarter decisions and thrive, lenders to lend more responsibly, and organizations to prevent identity fraud and crime.

We have 20,000 people operating across 44 countries and every day we’re investing in new technologies, talented people, and innovation to help all our clients maximize every opportunity

We are very proud that FORTUNE named us one of The 100 Best Companies to Work For. In addition, for the last five years we’ve been named in the 100 “World’s Most Innovative Companies” by Forbes Magazine.

The Experian Decision Analytics business unit has a Culture of Curiosity. The following three elements are found in the way that we work with each other and our clients:

• Growth – Cultivate a culture that fosters care in people’s growth and development as a foundational mindset.
• Comradery – Foster an environment of trust and substantive relationships that promotes breaking down barriers, risk-taking, and a unified belief in our mission.
• Adventure – Actively seek out unexpected ideas and innovations that move us closer to our vision while also challenging the status quo.

Job Overview

Experian’s internship program offers the opportunity to learn about Experian’s business and the core aspects of our HR function and Internal Communications principles through project work. As a member of the Decision Analytics HR team, you will contribute to the North America Decision Analytics business unit success by partnering with your mentors to build out and implement communications programs across DA and the larger company. It will be important to develop partnerships in marketing to assist with digital media content for external channels. We are looking for someone who likes to be creative, is detail-oriented, and can work both independently and in a teamwork.

What you’ll be doing

• Design, update, and maintain the intranet site on SharePoint
• Assist with managing and measuring employee engagement and enablement on technological tool, such as Slack, Microsoft Teams, and FirstUp
• “Comms Stack” Technology
  • Design, update, and maintain the intranet site on SharePoint
  • Assist with updating the internal communications content calendar on Microsoft 365 platforms
  • Assist with managing and measuring employee engagement and enablement on technological tool, such as Slack, Microsoft Teams, and FirstUp
• Partner with various teams to provide timely updates on milestones
• Assist with rolling out culture events/campaigns
• Produce high-quality written and visual content (newsletters, email/portal banners, infographics, video messages, live events, etc.)
• Assist with the new joiner experience for the business unit
• Assist with engaging, informing, and directing employees about the business strategy and priorities
• 
  Internal Communications Planning and Execution
  • Assist with engaging, informing, and directing employees about the business strategy and priorities
  • Design and draft employee newsletters and communications
  • Direction will be set along the way, but this individual should be able to come up with creative ideas, suggestions, and recommendations on how to have the biggest impact
  • Assist with managing distribution lists and channel membership
  • Provide regular reports on our internal audience and adjust approach in order to be most effective
  • Produce high-quality written and visual content (newsletters, email/portal banners, infographics, video messages, live events, etc.)
  • Partner with various teams to provide timely updates on milestones
• Assist with updating the internal communications content calendar on Microsoft 365 platforms
• Culture
  • Assist with the new joiner experience for the business unit
  • Assist with rolling out culture events/campaigns
  • Be an engaged member in various Experian communities of practice – Agile, Internal Communications, Creative Collective, Writers
  • Support corporate social responsibility programs and employee resource groups
• Provide regular reports on our internal audience and adjust approach in order to be most effective
• Be an engaged member in various Experian communities of practice – Agile, Internal Communications, Creative Collective, Writers
• Assist with managing distribution lists and channel membership
• Direction will be set along the way, but this individual should be able to come up with creative ideas, suggestions, and recommendations on how to have the biggest impact
• Design and draft employee newsletters and communications
• Support corporate social responsibility programs and employee resource groups

Hours & Duration

• Part-time (25-35 hours per week)
• Duration: 6 months with potential extension
• Hiring as early as August 21, 2023

Qualifications

What your background looks like

• Current Junior/Senior undergraduate level, or graduate student
• Additional proficiencies a plus:
  • Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects)
  • Slack
  • FirstUp
• Excellent organizational, project management, and time management skills
• Must be able to work in Pacific and Central time zones
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, ability to learn concepts quickly, detail-oriented
• Confident communicator and confident in working with all levels of management
• Proficiency in Canva, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Microsoft Office (especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
  • Additional proficiencies a plus:
    • Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects)
    • Slack
    • FirstUp
• Pursuing a degree in Visual Arts, Marketing, English, Communications, Management, or similar
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, design layout skills
• FirstUp
• Self-motivated with a positive and professional approach to relationship management
• Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects)
• Ability to deliver quality results quickly while working in a dynamic team environment
• Slack
• Desired Characteristics:
  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills, ability to learn concepts quickly, detail-oriented
  • Excellent organizational, project management, and time management skills
  • Self-motivated with a positive and professional approach to relationship management
  • Strong writing, editing, proofreading, design layout skills
  • Confident communicator and confident in working with all levels of management
  • Proficiency in Canva, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Microsoft Office (especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
    • Additional proficiencies a plus:
      • Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects)
      • Slack
      • FirstUp

Additional Information

Why choose us?

Our colleagues’ health and wellbeing are a top priority for us, that’s why our reward, benefits and wellbeing programs are designed so you can come to work feeling your very best self. Our benefits focus on health, money, and lifestyle so you can tailor your benefits to your own personal needs. Whether it’s your physical and mental wellness, getting to work or preparing for the next big milestone in your life, we have a range of flexible options to have you covered!

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Perks

• Flexible work schedule and relaxed dress code
• Fully remote or in-office hybrid model, depending on location

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. The base pay range for this position is listed above. Within this range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors such as job-related skills, experience and education. This position is also eligible for a variable pay opportunity and a comprehensive benefits package which includes health, life and disability insurance, generous paid time off including paid parental and family care leave, an employee stock purchase plan and a 401(k) plan with a company match.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We’re passionate about unlocking the power of data to transform lives and create opportunities for consumers, businesses, and society. For more than 125 years, we’ve helped people and economies flourish – and we’re not done.

We take our people’s agenda very seriously. We focus on what truly matters; diversity and inclusion, work/life balance, flexible working, development, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering, making an impact... the list goes on. See our DEI work in action!

The power of YOU. We are building a culture where everyone is comfortable bringing their whole self to work. A place where we not only respect our differences and values but celebrate them in a positive and supportive environment.

Find out what is like to work for Experian and discover the Unexpected!