Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2023, Continental generated sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets.

Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental delivers top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2023, the Tires group sector generated sales of 14 billion euros. Continental's tire division employs more than 56,000 people worldwide and has 20 production and 16 development sites.

Are you ready to shape the future with us?

As part of the Communications team, the Communications Intern is a creative mind that will contribute to marketing and HR communications for the Americas for content, internal and external events, presentations, CSR partnerships, digital and social media, and product launches.

Responsibilities of this role will consist of, but not be limited to, the following:

• Develop creative and project management skills by assisting with special initiatives such as video shoots, newsletters, and event planning

• Work closely with an experienced marketing team for internal, external social and digital to learn about a wide range of marketing strategies

• Ensure bulletin boards and all other communications tools are maintained with pertinent, up-to-date information

• Support employee engagement activities and employee personnel events

• Assist Communication Manager with updating online communication via online tools, some of which include internal digital signage (i.e. BrightSign), Intranet pages and email communications

• Support with social and digital media content creation

• Prepare, edit and proof stories for internal and external platforms, newsletters, etc.

• Assist in preparing information and materials

• Create PowerPoint presentations and Excel files, as needed

• Support with department requests for edits, creating surveys, etc.

• Manage databases and input information, data, and records

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY

• Competitive pay

• Hands on experience with the team

• Project experience

• Company lunch and learns

• Networking

• And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Student currently enrolled in a US accredited degree program pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

• Able to work a minimum of 20 hours per week during normal business hours (Mon-Fri)

• Currently enrolled in school for the next 12 months and can dedicate 12 months towards this internship

• Minimum junior standing or higher

• Must have and maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

• Able to come onsite to our Fort Mill, SC Tire HQs 3 days/week (Mon-Fri)

• Strong desire to work in a fast paced, multi-cultural team-oriented environment

• Self-starter and a quick learner

• Must have the ability to stay organized while multi-tasking and handle pressure with adherence to quality and deadlines while maintaining a high level of professionalism

• Legal Authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job opening

• Continental is not able to pay relocation expenses for this opportunity

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with content management systems

• Video production and editing experience

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Continental is not able to pay relocation expenses for this opportunity.

Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will only sponsor individuals who already have employment visas.

EEO-Statement:

EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to Careers@conti-na.com or contact US Recruiting at 248.393.5566. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

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