What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Intern position at ISACA?
About ISACA
ISACA® (www.isaca.org) champions the global workforce advancing trust in technology. For more than 55 years, ISACA has empowered its community of 185,000 members with the knowledge, credentials, training and network they need to thrive in fields like information security, governance, assurance, risk management, data privacy and emerging tech. With a presence in more than 190 countries and with nearly 230 chapters worldwide, ISACA offers resources tailored to every stage of members’ careers—helping them to thrive in a rapidly changing digital landscape, drive trusted innovation and ensure a more secure digital world. Through the ISACA Foundation, ISACA also expands IT and education career pathways, fostering opportunities to grow the next generation of technology professionals.
Overview
About Our Summer Intern Program
Are you ready to kick-start your career? ISACA’s Intern Program offers rising Juniors and Seniors as well as Graduate students a hands-on experience and meaningful projects that drive impact. We're not your typical internship !
At ISACA, you’ll dive into real projects that matter while sharpening essential skills like communication, emotional intelligence, and time management through our tailored development program. But it’s not all work—we believe in building connections, too. From leadership panels and speed networking sessions to job shadowing and team-building events, you’ll have countless opportunities to grow your network and learn from industry experts.
Take the first step toward a bright future—join us, build your career, and make connections that last a lifetime!
Program Dates: June 2 – August 22, 2025
(*Please see location details in the job description)
Responsibilities
Intern role s and responsibilities
The C ommunications I ntern will assist the C ommunications T eam and Membership Marketing Team , working across a span of functions. You will gain public relations knowledge by building media lists, writing news releases, monitoring and recording media activities and coverage , and preparing reports. Additionally, you will generate social media ideas and art, assist with reporting and analysis to help build our social media followers and community, and research best practices for social media. You will also gain content-related experience by helping draft, proof and optimize communications materials, as well as perform com petitive analysis related to content and tech conferences, and more.
Specifically, You Will
Required Field of Study
ISACA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. ISACA is committed to building an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, age, ancestry, disability, genetic information, citizenship, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, familial status, military discharge status, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state, or local law. We support an inclusive workplace where employees excel based on merit, qualifications, experience, and ability.
ISACA® (www.isaca.org) champions the global workforce advancing trust in technology. For more than 55 years, ISACA has empowered its community of 185,000 members with the knowledge, credentials, training and network they need to thrive in fields like information security, governance, assurance, risk management, data privacy and emerging tech. With a presence in more than 190 countries and with nearly 230 chapters worldwide, ISACA offers resources tailored to every stage of members’ careers—helping them to thrive in a rapidly changing digital landscape, drive trusted innovation and ensure a more secure digital world. Through the ISACA Foundation, ISACA also expands IT and education career pathways, fostering opportunities to grow the next generation of technology professionals.
Overview
About Our Summer Intern Program
Are you ready to kick-start your career? ISACA’s Intern Program offers rising Juniors and Seniors as well as Graduate students a hands-on experience and meaningful projects that drive impact. We're not your typical internship !
At ISACA, you’ll dive into real projects that matter while sharpening essential skills like communication, emotional intelligence, and time management through our tailored development program. But it’s not all work—we believe in building connections, too. From leadership panels and speed networking sessions to job shadowing and team-building events, you’ll have countless opportunities to grow your network and learn from industry experts.
Take the first step toward a bright future—join us, build your career, and make connections that last a lifetime!
Program Dates: June 2 – August 22, 2025
(*Please see location details in the job description)
Responsibilities
Intern role s and responsibilities
The C ommunications I ntern will assist the C ommunications T eam and Membership Marketing Team , working across a span of functions. You will gain public relations knowledge by building media lists, writing news releases, monitoring and recording media activities and coverage , and preparing reports. Additionally, you will generate social media ideas and art, assist with reporting and analysis to help build our social media followers and community, and research best practices for social media. You will also gain content-related experience by helping draft, proof and optimize communications materials, as well as perform com petitive analysis related to content and tech conferences, and more.
Specifically, You Will
- Monitor media coverage, track interviews and assist with reports featuring communications metrics.
- Generate social media ideas and posts and assist with reporting and analysis to help build our social media followers and community.
- Assist team in drafting and proofing communications materials and optimizing them to increase reach and web searchability.
- Research journalists and media outlets, and update and build media lists.
- Research tech-related conferences for potential speaker placements.
- Conduct competitive analysis to help identify new opportunities.
- Assist communications and social media team with other tasks as needed.
Required Field of Study
- Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree, preferably in communications, public relations, journalism or similar field
- Excellent writing and grammar skills
- Strong verbal communication
- Familiarity with social media platforms
- Excellent o rganiz ation and ti me ma nagement skills
- Professionalism
- Sense of urgency
- Curiosity and i nquisitiveness
- Location: We strongly prefer candidates who can commute to Schaumburg, IL for orientation as well as 3-4 in-person meetings throughout the summer. Though you are welcome to work from our offices full-time, there is no requirement to do so. We will consider select remote locations within the U.S. , but preference will be given to local candidates.
ISACA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. ISACA is committed to building an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, age, ancestry, disability, genetic information, citizenship, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, familial status, military discharge status, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state, or local law. We support an inclusive workplace where employees excel based on merit, qualifications, experience, and ability.
