2027 Summer Intern: Communications - Corporate

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Stamford, CT, USA
In-Office
Internship
Information Technology • Internet of Things • Mobile • On-Demand • Software
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The Role
Paid, full-time communications internship supporting corporate communications, media relations, social media, and storytelling. Responsibilities include drafting press materials and website copy, researching media contacts, monitoring coverage, preparing executive briefing materials, creating social content, planning content calendars, and analyzing social performance. The intern will also participate in professional development, networking, mentorship, and cross-functional projects.
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This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
At a Glance
  • You're a motivated student with a current 3.0 GPA or higher currently pursuing a degree in one of the following areas from an accredited college or university:
    • Communications, Journalism
  • This is a paid, full-time, 11-week internship designed to give you real-world experience and meaningful exposure to the telecommunications industry in your chosen field.
  • Internship program runs from May 26 through August 6, 2027.
  • In addition to role-specific projects, you'll take part in professional development sessions, networking opportunities, mentorship and experiences that help you grow personally and professionally.

The Spectrum Internship Experience
As part of America's Connectivity Company®, you'll join a team that serves millions of customers and communities nationwide, while gaining valuable insight into the work that powers connection every day.
Throughout the summer, you'll contribute to meaningful work, strengthen your skills and have opportunities to:
  • Grow your skills in a dynamic, innovative business environment.
  • Build connections with team members and senior leaders who can help you better understand our business and what it's like to work here.
  • Learn from a mentor, who can provide guidance, support and career advice.

What you can expect in this role
As a Spectrum intern, you'll spend the summer working alongside two teams: your respective department and your intern cohort.
Department and team-focused projects account for about 80% of your schedule. You'll spend the other 20% on internship experiences that include a kickoff conference, professional development sessions and networking activities, webinars, community service, cross-functional projects and final presentations.
This experience is designed to help you explore your interests, expand your network and leave with a deeper understanding of both your field and the impact of our business.
Internship responsibilities may include:
Support Spectrum's Communications function, including corporate communications, media relations and social media. Work alongside a team that tells the story of Spectrum's products, people and impact across the business. Help execute storytelling tactics across mediums, supporting efforts that reach audiences through earned media, the corporate website, internal platforms and social channels alike.
  • Ideate on proactive storytelling opportunities across the company website, internal channels, media pitches and social platforms.
  • Draft content including press releases, media alerts, pitches, articles and website copy for various platforms and channels.
  • Research and identify new media targets, reporters, publications and outlets, and maintain updated press lists
  • Monitor press coverage and industry news, compiling clip reports and tracking impact.
  • Support proofreading and fact-checking of communications materials.
  • Assist with award nomination and speaking engagement research and drafting.
  • Help prepare executives for speaking engagements and media interviews with briefing materials and talking points.
  • Draft social copy for platforms including Instagram, X, YouTube and LinkedIn.
  • Present new ideas for social content, from campaign concepts to platform-specific formats and emerging trends.
  • Support social content calendar planning and scheduling.
  • Analyze social performance and report on results.
  • Monitor social channels and flag relevant conversations or trends.

Required qualifications
  • Must be a rising junior or rising senior with an expected graduation date between of May 2028 to May 2029.
  • Must be currently enrolled in an accredited College or University completing a bachelor's degree
  • Must have at least a 3.0 GPA or greater in current program
  • Ability to travel locally to Spectrum intern development events and activities throughout the program
  • Authorization to work in the U.S. without restrictions or need for future sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications
  • Strong interest in public relations, communications or social media.
  • Strong writing and editing skills.
  • Attention to detail and ability to follow style guidelines.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
  • Comfortable using AI tools to support research and drafting.

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Here, our employees don't just have jobs, they're building careers. That's why we offer a comprehensive package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supporting all aspects of their well-being at every stage of life.
A qualified applicant's criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.
Get to Know Us Charter Communications provides superior communication and entertainment products for residential and business customers through the Spectrum brand. Our offerings include Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice. Beyond our connectivity solutions, we also provide local news, programming and regional sports via Spectrum Networks and multiscreen advertising solutions via Spectrum Reach. When you join our team, you'll be keeping our customers connected to what matters most in 41 states across the U.S.
Grow Your Career Here We're committed to growing a workforce that reflects the customers and communities we serve - providing opportunities for employment and advancement to all team members. Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans.

Skills Required

  • Rising junior or rising senior with an expected graduation date between May 2028 and May 2029
  • Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a bachelor's degree
  • Current GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Ability to travel locally to Spectrum intern development events and activities throughout the program
  • Authorization to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship now or in the future
  • Strong interest in public relations, communications, or social media
  • Strong writing and editing skills
  • Attention to detail and ability to follow style guidelines
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
  • Comfort using AI tools to support research and drafting

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Spectrum Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Retirement Support A dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, alongside an additional company retirement contribution for many employees, is positioned as a standout pillar of total rewards. Stock purchase opportunities with company-matched RSUs add a longer-term wealth component.
  • Affordable Benefits Medical, dental, and vision coverage is paired with the employer absorbing annual premium increases for many years, helping keep employee premiums lower over time. Health care accounts and mental-health resources further support cost control and access.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Tuition-free education through Guild and up to $10,000 annually for approved external programs reduce out-of-pocket learning costs. Free or discounted Spectrum internet/TV/voice and sizable mobile discounts provide everyday savings beyond core insurance.

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HQ: Stamford, CT
100,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1993

What We Do

Our Product and Technology team creates, develops, and operates the nation’s fastest mobile service, most reliable internet service, most viewed live TV app, and the most advanced WiFi, serving nearly 100 million users and 500 million devices. We are transforming the next era of connectivity and entertainment experiences together.   The experience within Spectrum’s Product and Technology team is unmatched and there are opportunities to grow your career as a designer, architect, engineer, developer, operator, or data scientist.  We are creative, disciplined, hard-working, complex-problem solvers that believe in collaborating to deliver the highest quality customer experience.

Why Work With Us

At Spectrum, we continually refine technology, process, and structure. We are committed to delivering a superior network infrastructure, the most competitive products, and highly rated customer experiences. Our talented team of experts deploys technology solutions and builds systems and tools for our employees to provide exceptional operations.

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