The Opportunity
Are you a creative communicator looking to gain hands-on experience in communications and marketing?
As a Communications Intern, you will support corporate initiatives that help tell our story, strengthen our brand, and engage both internal and external audiences.
You will have the opportunity to apply what you are learning in the classroom to real-world projects involving written content, digital communications, and marketing materials. This internship is ideal for a student studying Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or a related field who enjoys writing, storytelling, and creating engaging content.
ResponsibilitiesWhat You’ll Do
- Participate in team meetings and professional development opportunities while gaining exposure to different areas of Walbridge.
- Assist with writing and editing original content for internal and external communications, including media relations, social media, website content, and other communications and marketing materials.
- Support the broader marketing team with development of presentations, brochures, fact sheets, internal bulletins, event and promotional materials.
- Assist with social media content and digital storytelling initiatives that showcase Walbridge projects, people, culture, and business activities while maintaining brand standards.
- Help maintain and organize marketing materials, digital assets, images, and information used by the Marketing team and employees.
- Assist with marketing events, employee engagement initiatives, and other communications projects as needed.
- Proofread and review materials for clarity, accuracy, consistency, grammar, and brand alignment.
What You’ll Bring
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
- Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams and departments.
- Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and storytelling abilities.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments, work independently as needed and meet deadlines.
- Collaborative approach and willingness to learn in a professional environment.
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, social media and digital content creation is a plus.
What You’ll Gain
You’ll gain practical experience working on real communications and marketing projects while developing your skills in professional writing and digital communications. You’ll also have the opportunity to collaborate with professionals across the organization and contribute to meaningful work.
Ready to make an Impact?
EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/VWalbridge is an equal opportunity employer with a culture that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, status as an individual with a disability, military, or protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning career development, recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or a related field
- Strong verbal communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and storytelling abilities
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple assignments, work independently, and meet deadlines
- Collaborative approach and willingness to learn in a professional environment
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, social media, and digital content creation
What We Do
Walbridge is a full-service construction and construction management company headquartered in Detroit. Founded in 1916, it delivers projects across automotive, manufacturing, healthcare, commercial, government, mission-critical, education, emergency-response and advanced-manufacturing markets. The company emphasizes safety, quality, integrity and commitment, and uses technologies such as building information modeling, constructability modeling, smart modeling and specialty technology to support project delivery for clients worldwide.









