Intern – Associate Communications

POSITION PURPOSE -

The Associate Communications Intern will support internal associate communications initiatives for The Home Depot. 

The intern will work with the Manager – Associate Communications on the writing, editing and publication of our associate magazine. The intern will be responsible for supporting the overall management of the magazine including advertising; conducting interviews; drafting stories and proofreading. The intern also will support writing for our intranet and other communication vehicles.

 

MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES –

• Support the publication of our internal magazine by writing, editing and proofreading content
• Write news stories for our intranet and other communication vehicles
• Conduct associate interviews
• Assist with management of magazine advertising

NATURE AND SCOPE - 
Reports to Manager, Associate Communications. Will not have direct reports.

ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS -
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – 

• Must be eighteen years of age or older
• Must pass the Drug Test
• Must pass the Background Check
• Must pass pre-employment tests if applicable

EDUCATION REQUIRED - 
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED while working towards or completing a post-secondary degree. 

YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE - 00 

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS - 
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - 

• Excellent writing, editing and communications skills
• Strong academic performance
• Detail oriented
• Creative and innovative
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to communicate issues and recommend solutions in a timely manner
• Enrolled juniors, seniors and recent graduates in a Bachelor’s program with a focus in Communications, Journalism or Business