Communication Intern

Are you an energetic, entrepreneurial communications professional in training looking for a high-impact, paid opportunity this summer? Do you bring strong writing, strategic thinking and storytelling skills, social media fluency and intellectual curiosity? Are you eager to learn how a communications team operates inside a Fortune 500 company?

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

XPO is a leading freight transportation provider with more than 20,000 employees across North America. We are seeking a communications intern or co-op to join our team from mid-May through the end of the summer.

Our communications team operates at the intersection of corporate communications, media relations, social media, marketing, employee advocacy and multi-platform internal communications. Interns are embedded in the day-to-day work of the team and contribute to real projects that support the XPO's business and brand.

This is a hands-on opportunity to gain meaningful experience, direct exposure to senior leaders and insight into how communications supports strategy at scale. Rising seniors, recent graduates or current graduate students who are motivated, curious and eager to do real work will find this a strong fit. An interest in trucking—and the people who keep freight moving every day—is a plus.

This role is largely in-person and includes training and development through XPO’s official internship program.

Location: New York City (minimum four days a week in-person at our Brooklyn office).

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 Intern 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
• 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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