Marketing & Communications Intern

Job Description

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

• Junior or Senior year student currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree with successful completion of introductory courses in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field with an accredited university
• 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 be able to provide proof of US Person status.
  
  

Austal USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Company policy prohibits discrimination, retaliation, or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law. This Policy applies to recruiting, hiring, promotions, demotions, transfers, compensation, raises, benefits, training, facilities, discipline, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

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 shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR

• 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. 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.