Corporate Communications Intern

Job Description
Worthington Steel's Summer Internship Program is a 12-week program that is from May 11 th – July 30 th , and located onsite in Columbus, Ohio.

The Communications intern joins a Corporate Communications team focused on enhancing the Worthington Steel brand for internal and external stakeholders.

This position assists in the areas of employee engagement, research, content development, social media and media relations. The ideal candidate has excellent writing and communication skills who can easily juggle multiple assignments at once and can effectively interact with all levels of the organization.

Please Note
Interns are based at our company headquarters in Columbus, Ohio, where they will maximize their experience by working in the office at minimum three days per week. Worthington Steel is not responsible for providing supplemental housing for students.

The Communications intern participates in our company-wide Summer Internship Program that helps interns develop professional skills through on-the-job experience. During this 12-week program, interns will complete a business-driven project. Upon graduation, each intern will present their project to their manager, mentors and members of senior leadership.

The Communications intern will spend the majority of their time receiving on-the-job experience and classroom learning. Classes will feature topics from general business etiquette, to resume writing, interviewing and presenting with confidence.

In keeping with Our Philosophy, the program will also feature a community service component.

Responsibilities

• Manages assigned business-related project
• Supports Communications team as assigned
• Develops, writes and executes content for internal and external audiences
• Utilizes AI tools to enhance research, streamline content development and optimize communication strategies
• Tracks and reports on content performance

Desired Experience

• Excellent research and writing skills (AP style and journalism highly preferred)
• Computer skills in Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Familiarity with LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram
• Ability to juggle several assignments at once, to work independently to achieve completion
• Comfortable engaging internally and externally as a member of the Worthington Steel team
• Current sophomore or junior working toward a bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing or public relations or related field
• Ability to meet the onsite required hours on-site in Columbus, Ohio

About Us
Hesitant to apply because you may not meet every specific requirement? If this role is something you are interested in, but your previous experience doesn't exactly align, we encourage you to apply At Worthington Steel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We recognize that individuals with diverse experiences and backgrounds are essential to our success. You may be the perfect candidate for this role or others within our organization.
Worthington Steel (NYSEWS) is a metals processor that partners with customers to deliver highly technical and customized solutions. Worthington Steel's expertise in carbon flat-roll steel processing, electrical steel laminations and tailor welded solutions are driving steel toward a more sustainable future.
As one of the most trusted metals processors in North America, Worthington Steel and its 4,600 employees harness the power of steel to advance our customers' visions through value-added processing capabilities including galvanizing, pickling, configured blanking, specialty cold reduction, lightweighting and electrical lamination. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington operates 32 facilities in seven states and six countries. Following a people-first Philosophy, commitment to sustainability and proven business system, Worthington Steel's purpose is to generate positive returns by providing trusted and innovative solutions for customers, creating opportunities for employees, and strengthening its communities.
Worthington Steel Inc., and its subsidiaries, is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability or veteran's status.