Communications and Digital Marketing Intern

Requisition Id:  379243

Business Unit:  Corporate

Location: 

Greenwich, CT, US, 06831

Are you an energetic and entrepreneurial communications pro in training who is looking for an exceptional, paid opportunity this summer with one of Fortune Magazine’s 2025 Most Innovative Companies? Do you have great writing, strategy and storytelling skills, digital marketing know-how and intellectual curiosity? Do you want to work with and learn from an exceptional team of cutting-edge communications and marketing pros?

If so, we should meet. We expect to fill this position very quickly.

Freight transportation leader XPO is a Fortune 500 company with one of the fastest growing stocks in the world over the past few years. We have an opportunity for an intern or co-op to join our team from mid-May through the end of the summer with potential opportunities to extend.

Our team works at the intersection of corporate communications, press outreach, social media, digital marketing, employee advocacy and multi-platform internal communications. And we are building and deploying innovative AI solutions that help us go further, faster.

This is a hands-on opportunity for the right person to gain exposure to and valuable insights from an innovative, high-performing communications team. This type of access and experience is unlike many other internship opportunities in the communications industry. Rising seniors, recent graduates or current grad students who like to work hard and break new ground will find this a good fit. Excitement about big trucks and the extraordinary people that operate them is an added bonus.

This will be a largely in-person position with training from leaders across the company as part of XPO’s official internship/co-op program.

Location: New York City (preferred), Boston is a possibility, other cities where XPO has a presence considered on a case-by-case basis.

Compensation: This will be a paid, hourly position.

What you’ll need to succeed as a Communications Intern at XPO
Minimum qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent and currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree
• Two or more years of relevant coursework 
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)

Preferred qualifications:

• Education toward or completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing or a related field
• Completed at least one internship in Communications, Marketing or a related field
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Solid organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
• Energetic work style with a strong drive to succeed 
• Self-motivated instincts with the ability to work well with minimal supervision or in a team environment and consult with team members/management as needed

About the Communications and Digital Marketing Intern/Co-op job
What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Work directly with senior communications and business leaders to identify stories and data to share internally and externally
• Assist with the creation of compelling communications materials, including press releases, reports and presentations
• Conduct thorough research on media trends, industry issues and competitive landscapes to generate insights and strategy recommendations
• Monitor and analyze social media performance metrics, offering recommendations to boost engagement and reach
• Build a library of distribution lists to effectively reach key stakeholders, including media
• Work with colleagues across the company to identify relevant AI and other tech solutions
• Help manage communications calendars, workflows, and processes

About XPO

XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you’re looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO. 

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test. 

The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification. 

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