Communications Intern [Fall 2024]

About You and The Role

We’re looking for a recent grad to compliment our communications team across all functions, from public relations planning, research and activations, to event support and execution.

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Corporate Communications, you’ll be a vital member of a small team that has an outsized role and responsibility for building and protecting Zipline’s global brand and reputation.

You’ll thrive in this role if you are mission-driven, like to work in exceptionally fast-paced environments, are intellectually curious, work well cross functionally, and are equal parts creative and strategic.

Zipline’s communications team shapes and shares the company’s story and impact. We strategically raise awareness about what we’re doing and the impact that we’re having, increase acceptance of and excitement for our system, and cultivate ambassadors and brand love.

We are passionate storytellers that thrive at making complex topics simple and understandable. This internship is a rare opportunity to gain significant hands-on experience with senior communications leaders tackling global tech, policy, communications, and market issues at a growing, category leading startup.

What You'll Do Assist in building and executing strategic communications campaigns. While your focus will be on the United States, much of your work will have global reach.

Support the communication’s team day-to-day work, including media monitoring, material creation, event support, and research projects.

Assist in external storytelling, including story mining, social listening, arranging and staffing interviews, drafting messaging and media materials, reviewing and updating company assets.

Analyze news and social media coverage for key metrics, such as sentiment, pickup, message pull through etc. Research projects, developing proactive story ideas, writing etc.

Work cross-functionally with the Communications, Marketing and Brand team as well asCustomer Success and Community Engagement.

What You’ll Bring 0-3 years of experience in communications. Time in a fast-paced environment; agency, politics or in-house tech experience is preferred.

Excellent attention to detail, project management and writing skills, paired with exceptional judgment and a strong interest in the U.

S. traditional and emerging media landscape. Strong research skills and the ability to synthesize and collate information from informal sources, including traditional and social media.

Curiosity, creativity, and a passion for learning Prior success collaborating cross-functionally Excellent spoken and written English You’ll Thrive in the Role If : You’re a self-starter that is adept at collaborating cross-functionally You are a researcher who can dig into a new niche and quickly get up to speed You like to work in fast-paced environments, are great at multitasking, and can go with the flow You bias to action and communicate consistently with your team to ensure everyone is aligned You can look-around-the-corner at what’s next and execute your own work with minimal structured oversight You bring a can do attitude, because we have a lot of vital work to get done and require everyone’s best work to succeed You are a good writer and have excellent attention to detail You are equal parts creative and strategic You are passionate and excited about Zipline’s mission, impact and products You’re comfortable as an intrepreneur, look for ways to continuous improve and take ownership What Else You Need to Know Our internships are full-time positions, in-person at our South San Francisco office.

We will host our Fall 2024 interns from September to December. The starting cash range for this role is $ 36 - 40 / hour.

Please note that this is a target, starting cash range for a candidate who meets the minimum qualifications for this role.

The final cash pay for this role will depend on a variety of factors, including a specific candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and working location.

The total compensation package for this role may also include : overtime pay; commuter benefits; paid sick time; and more.

Zipline is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws or our own sensibilities.