External Marketing Communications Internship

External Marketing Communications Internship

Position Summary: Clayton offers a multitude of different opportunities through our Summer Internship Program. The Clayton Summer Internship Program challenges students to think critically and analytically within their field of study while allowing them direct, hands-on working experience. 

Internship Program Details:

• Internships are paid, full-time, hourly positions.
• Internship dates are May 19th – August 8th 2025
• Internships include several professional development workshops and opportunities for networking with other interns across Clayton's various lines of business.
• Interns will facilitate a presentation of their Summer project to Clayton Senior Leadership at the completion of their internship.

What you will do:

• Assist in the planning, writing, reviewing, and publishing of a multimedia news release, and an external news event.
• Support the day to day media monitoring and tracking

What skills you will learn or develop:

• Public relations skills that support career goals
• Understanding of media monitoring, pitching, press release writing, crisis management basics, and event planning
• Understanding of the Clayton enterprise and how each business works together by engaging with various stakeholders

Qualifications:

• Must be a rising sophomore, junior, or senior majoring in Communications, News Media, or related field
• Excellent presentation and communications skills required.
• Proficient writing skills
• Time management/ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously
• Desired skills/experience: Previous intern experience in public relations or a newsroom, working on a school newspaper or publication, experience writing press releases and media pitches, experience in a media monitoring platform, and/or event planning

Perks of Interning at Clayton:

• Clayton’s internship program offers the opportunity for interns to complete real, value-add work projects while building both interpersonal and technical skillsets. Interns will gain insight into career paths within their chosen field of study, and many have the opportunity to continue employment with Clayton post-internship completion.
• Clayton’s Home Office campus offers an onsite restaurant, onsite fitness facility with full gym, in-person and virtual workout classes, yoga / barre studio, volleyball and basketball courts, walking paths, and disc golf course.
• Clayton is proud to have earned spots on the following Forbes lists: America’s Best Employers, America’s Best Employers by State, Best Employers for Diversity, Best Employers for Women.
• At Clayton, we encourage holistic wellness with physical, nutritional, social, financial, spiritual and occupational programs available online or in-person for team members.

Clayton is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Clayton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.