2026 Summer Corporate Communications Intern

AVANGRID, an innovative and growing energy company, needs a creative and ambitious college student to join our Corporate Communications team. You will take part in an Internship program to learn our business inside and out. If you are looking to broaden your skill sets and learn more about careers in energy, apply today.

As part of our program, you will be part of a team that works every day to promote, protect, and enhance AVANGRID’s reputation with all stakeholders internally and externally. Our team is made up of professionals who are responsible for issues management, media relations, brand building, crisis communications, employee communications and engagement, change communications, social media management, Corporate Social Responsibility, philanthropy, and communications measurement and analysis. The ideal candidate has an interest in communications, marketing or journalism. We spend a lot of time thinking about the written and spoken word, so you also are a good writer who enjoys storytelling that engages audiences.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Join and learn from a team of communications professionals working in a fast-paced environment. Our company is growing and changing fast and our team manages multiple priorities with a view across the entire business.
• Opportunity to work in different areas across communications and brand functions.
• Work in an innovative and energized environment with a chance to make an impact.
• Create a comprehensive presentation of your work completed during the program for presentation to the wider organization at the conclusion of the program.

At AVANGRID, we want to grow with you – Here’s what you’ll get:

• Opportunity to learn broad skills across corporate communications function and see and understand how a communications team functions in a publicly traded company
• Option to participate in the AVANGRID Mentoring Program.
• Exposure to all aspects of the business through business briefs hosted by AVANGRID senior leaders.
• Opportunities to develop leadership capabilities with leadership development resources.
• Opportunities to network and build lasting relationships with great colleagues from across the globe.
• A focus on innovation and technology.
• A commitment to the environment and providing clean energy.
• Hourly pay range $18-$32

What you need - Skills & Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Ability and desire to work in a team environment & learn quickly
• Creative and innovative thinking
• Strong writing skills and enjoys storytelling
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Education & Experience Required:

• Currently a sophomore, junior pursuing a Bachelor’s or first year in Master/MBA Degree.
• Experience/interest in journalism, marketing, communications or public relations
• One or more summers remaining prior to the completion of an undergraduate or master’s degree
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without the requirement for future sponsorship

Disclaimer

AVANGRID is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. AVANGRID is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, gender, gender identification, gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, genetic information, medical condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other characteristics or conditions protected by law.

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Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within AVANGRD Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Renewables.

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Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions.  This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.

Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&P) responsibilities. This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas. NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employee’s management.

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