Location: Decatur,IL, USA
Job Description
Kickstart your career with ADM's Summer Internship Program, beginning with an engaging orientation at our North America Headquarters to set you up for success. You'll benefit from provided housing and relocation assistance to ensure a smooth transition throughout your 12-week internship while earning competitive compensation for a full-time, 40-hour workweek. Additionally, our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available to provide personal support and resources, helping you thrive both professionally and personally during your time with us.
Join a Global Leader
* Award-winning early career programming: 2024 Recipients of Handshake's Early Career Talent Award & RippleMatch's Campus Forward Award
* Newsweek named ADM as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity
* Named one of The World's Most Admired Companies for the 14th consecutive year by Fortune
* Ranked 43rd on Fortune 500 List with 42,000+ colleagues across 200+ countries
Listen to testimonials from our 2024 Summer Interns about why this might be just what you are looking for!
Intern Orientation Highlights
Internship Program Requirements:
* Educational Background: Pursuing a four-year degree with an expected graduation between December 2025 and Summer 2027. Must have overall 2.8GPA
* Transportation: Interns must have their own transportation to and from work.
* Geographical Flexibility: Willing to relocate to one of our ADM locations.
* Background Check: Successful completion of a background check is required.
* Availability: Must be available for a summer internship from mid-May to early August 2025.
Professional Development during your internship:
* Training Resources: Enhance your skills with unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, language training, and mentoring programs.
* Engage with our ERGs (Employee Resource Groups): Young Professionals ERG, Pride ERG, Vet ERG, Women's ERG, Black Colleague Alliance ERG, Adelante Hispanic ERG, and more.
* Opportunities for Advancement: Based on business needs, interns showing high potential may be offered a returning internship or a full-time position.
About the Opportunity:
The Corporate Communications Intern will collaborate with a global team of 60 professional communicators and work closely with internal clients across ADM's business. You'll gain hands-on experience in corporate communications, social media, and public relations, with opportunities to:
* Create engaging multimedia content for internal and external audiences, including written, video, presentation, and social media materials.
* Develop and execute communication strategies that help leaders effectively tell ADM's story.
* Contribute to social media campaigns that enhance ADM's brand and reach key audiences.
* Support executive communications to promote business initiatives.
Main Responsibilities:
* Work with ADM's Global Communications team to craft the company's narrative for external audiences.
* Assist in developing and implementing communication strategies and messages for company initiatives.
* Collaborate with the team to optimize the use of communication channels, including social media and press releases.
* Create internal communication content to highlight business achievements and boost employee engagement.
* Support storytelling for senior leaders, connecting with both internal and external audiences.
* Build relationships and collaborate with stakeholders across geographies and business units.
* Expand your understanding of ADM's history, strategy, culture, products, and services.
Qualifications, Core Skills, and Experience:
* Interest in communications, public relations, or related fields.
* Strong writing skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics for various communication channels (e.g., social media, press releases, presentations).
* Understanding of social media platforms and a desire to create content that aligns with company goals.
* Excellent organizational skills and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
* Professional demeanor with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Commitment to integrity, safety, inclusion, and quality.