Haier

Communications Intern

USA, Louisville, KY Full time

At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make “good things, for life.”  As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we’re powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there’s always a better way.  We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together.  

The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities: we come togetherwe always look for a better way, and we create possibilities

Interested in joining us on our journey? 

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Position

Communications Intern

Location

USA, Louisville, KY

How You'll Create Possibilities

The GE Appliances Communication Team has a great opportunity for a Communications Intern for up to a yearlong internship in Louisville, KY, at the company’s headquarters, where they will have the opportunity to gain practical experience and exposure across communication disciplines.

What You'll Bring to Our Team

The internship, ideally over a one-year period (summer internships are also available), will have meaningful assignments in five main pillars: corporate, workplace, brand/product communications, citizenship, and digital to create a better understanding of the function and build competencies that will prepare students for a post-graduation, entry-level communications position. The assignments are structured around the peak season for each pillar to expose the students to the most exciting opportunities.

​The intern will rotate through five pillars:

  • Ongoing - Digital Communications
  • March - May – Corporate
  • December – February – Brand/Product Communications
  • September – November – Citizenship
  • June – August – Workplace Communications

The intern will report to the pillar leader. The pillar leader is responsible for creating meaningful assignments that develop key competencies for the pillar such as:

  • Develop a strategic communications plan including audience segmentation
  • Learn to set key performance indicators and measure the success of communications efforts
  • Project management
  • Business financial literacy
  • Crisis communications
  • Writing in the workplace/storytelling
  • Video scripting
  • Managing a photoshoot
  • Press release writing
  • Media relations such as pitch letters, prep for media interviews, media training, etc.
  • Learning a broad spectrum of digital communications tools
  • Measurement
  • Corporate social media
  • Effective presentations

Our Culture

Our work is centered on our People and Culture as reflected in our Zero Distance philosophy and we recognize the importance of reaffirming our commitment to inclusion and diversity (I&D). This underscores our commitment to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, connected, and empowered to contribute, while positioning our organization to adapt seamlessly to the evolving needs of our workforce and communities.

This reflects our dedication to creating solutions that: Empower colleagues by fostering an environment where all voices are heard, valued, and encouraged to contribute. Strengthen communities where we live and work. Reinforce a culture of belonging, purpose, and engagement. Reflect the diversity of the communities we serve through our workforce, products, and practices.

By further embedding Zero Distance into our People and Culture framework, we will continue to build a deeply connected organization. We are cultivating a culture of engagement, belonging, and connection, because while attracting new talent remains a priority, retention is a cornerstone of our strategy.

GE Appliances is a trust-based organization. It is important we offer our employees the flexibility they need to do their best work while balancing the needs of the business and individuals. When you join GE Appliances, you will have the opportunity to work with your leader to create a flexible work arrangement that balances the needs of the individual, team, and organization.

GE Appliances is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Appliances participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply, please send an e-mail to ask.recruiting@geappliances.com