Communications Student Intern at CannonDesign

**Who this is for** This position is designed for undergraduate or graduate students in communications, journalism, or marketing fields who are looking to gain

Work type: hybrid

Location: New York, NY

Salary: $26 – $29/hr

Type: Full-time

Summary

**Who this is for** This position is designed for undergraduate or graduate students in communications, journalism, or marketing fields who are looking to gain hands-on experience within a multi-disciplinary design firm. **Key highlights** You will work directly with the Director of Communications to support brand positioning, storytelling, and digital strategy, participating in creative brainstorming and project execution across a variety of media channels. **You might be a good fit if you...** - Are currently enrolled in a degree program related to communications or journalism. - Possess strong journalistic writing skills and a keen attention to grammar. - Are interested in how strategic communication supports firm-wide business goals. - Have a proactive mindset and proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.

Job Description

If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This internship provides students with an opportunity to be a member of our multi-disciplinary communications team and part of brand, marketing and business development (BMBD). You’ll work under the leadership of our Director of Communications to support the creative execution of our firmwide community strategy to help advance and amplify key messaging at the brand, firm, regional, market and practice levels.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO

Content Creation: Assist in the development of high-quality, high-impact deliverables, including journalistic writing and storytelling that balances brand positioning with engaging narratives.

Digital Ecosystem Support: Support the firm’s digital communications ecosystem, including social media, internal news platforms and the external website.

Brand Voice: Help maintain and influence a consistent brand voice across all internal and external platforms and forums.

Project Support: Assist with the execution of firmwide communications plans and special initiatives as assigned.

Multimedia Assistance: May assist with digital assets, including basic coordination for photography or video production efforts.

Team Collaboration: Attend team meetings and participate in brainstorming sessions for creative campaigns.

Administrative Support: Perform other duties as required to support the efficiency and innovation of the communications practice.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations or a related field.

Writing Skills: Strong grasp of journalistic writing, storytelling and grammar.

Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel). Familiarity with digital communication tools and social media platforms is preferred.

Aptitude: A proactive and responsive approach with the ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment.

Strategic Thinking: An interest in brand positioning and how communications can advance firm-wide strategy.

The salary range for this position to be filled in our New York City office is $26.25 - $29.25 per hour. This is the anticipated salary range at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level of selected candidate. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage as well as flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off, flex-time hours, hybrid work options, a 401k plan, and employee perk programs. For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at [https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits](https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits)

ABOUT OUR FIRM

CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. We don’t just dream up solutions — we create and bring them to life in ways to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our clients and the society. At the heart of everything we do is Living-Centered Design, a bold commitment to using our talents to not just improve the world but to truly reshape it for the better. It’s more than a philosophy — it’s who we are, and it drives us to make a meaningful, lasting difference every day.

ABOUT WORKING HERE

We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.

We are committed to ensuring our practice provides equal opportunities for all employees, as we strive to connect with communities around us and focus on the future of design. We support equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts that benefit all employees through the leadership of our DEI Council, our Employee Resource Groups which are open to everyone, and other community initiatives.

We’re about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you.

Please note that candidates can only apply to our positions on our company Careers site. It's not uncommon for scammers to create positions that look legitimate on other sites; never enter your information or apply for CannonDesign positions on any platform. Should an issue arise that you feel we should be aware of, please contact us. Please provide your resume and portfolio when applying.

As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct.

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