Communications Intern (Hybrid)
PPL Corporation
Company Summary Statement As one of the largest investor-owned utility companies in the United States, PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL), is committed to creating long-term, sustainable value for our 3.5 million customers, our shareowners and the communities we serve. Our high-performing regulated utilities — PPL Electric Utilities, Louisville Gas and Electric, Kentucky Utilities and Rhode Island Energy — provide an outstanding experience for our customers, consistently ranking among the best utilities in the nation. PPL’s companies are also addressing challenges head-on by investing in new infrastructure and technology that is creating a smarter, more reliable and resilient energy grid. We are committed to doing our part to advance a cleaner energy future and drive innovation that enables us to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 while maintaining energy reliability and affordability for the customers and communities we serve. PPL is a positive force in the cities and towns where we do business, providing support for programs and organizations that empower the success of future generations by helping to build and maintain strong, diverse communities today. Overview This position is responsible for assisting the IT Communications team with producing communications (new articles, emails, presentations, flyers, digital signage, etc.) for IT and business projects. Seeking a candidate to work 15 to 20 hours per week during the semester with flexibility around the student’s class schedule, and full-time during summer and winter breaks. Responsibilities Become an key contributor on project teams to ensure the successful rollout of new technology and major enterprise upgrades. Attend project meetings and work with team members and supervisor to help meet project deliverables and timelines. Develop clear and concise written content, including emails and new articles to explain complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience. Interact with business clients and developers to create, edit, and post communications on the company’s internal websites or various communications channels. Develop content in various formats based on appropriateness of the channel and audience, including infographics, presentations, flyers, video, and content for employee-based digital signage as appropriate. Produce online surveys, questionnaires, e-mails, intranet content, and other digital tools upon request. Assist with creation and revision of presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint. Proofread and revise content and collaborate on review process to finalize and distribute communications. Other duties and projects as assigned. Qualifications Basic Qualifications Completed sophomore year of undergraduate studies with declared major in Communications, English, Marketing, Journalism, or related field of study. Minimum GPA: 3.00 Strong writing skills with attention to detail. A passion for technology and the ability to learn new technologies quickly. Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks. Preferred Qualifications Able to work in a team environment. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to adjust writing style to fit different audiences. Knowledge of Microsoft Office, experience in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel preferred. Experience with graphic design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) is a plus.
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