GE Research Communications Intern

Job description

3380660
Additional Cities

Niskayuna
Career Level

Co-op/Intern
Relocation Assistance

No
Business

GE Corporate
Business Segment

Corporate Business Innovations
Function

Communications
Country/Territory

United States
Additional States/Provinces

New York
Postal Code

12309-1027
Role Summary/Purpose

In GE, the communications function is a strategic business partner that enables us to compete and win in a broad range of global industries. The Communications Internship is a project-based experience designed to offer hands-on exposure to GE Research’s communications function.
Essential Responsibilities

The internship is designed to give current undergraduate students exposure to GE strategic initiatives and the role communicators play in achieving business objectives. This will be winter break internship (4-6 weeks) with a minimum of 40 hours per week. The assignment is focused in specific communication areas that could include (but are not limited to) public relations, digital communications, public affairs, organizational/employee communications, marketing communications, executive communications and event planning.
- Support a communications and marketing strategy to promote GE Research’s positioning as innovation partner of choice
- Drive brand awareness and engagement among customers, employees and external stakeholders
- Active engagement in GE Research’s external channels (website, social)
- Drive employee engagement initiatives
Qualifications/Requirements

- Pursuing a minimum of a four-year degree in one of the following or related fields: English, Journalism, Media Studies, Political Science, International Relations, Communications, Public Relations, Advertising, Marketing Communications.

Eligibility Requirement
GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.
Desired Characteristics

- Experience through an internship or other communications work experience
-Strong functional communication skills, particularly writing
- Computer skills: PowerPoint, MS Word, Excel (experience with publishing platforms and design software a plus)
- GPA greater than or equal to 3.0/4.0
-Demonstrated examples of using an analytical approach to problem solving
- Digital media experience
- Sharp business acumen
- Detail-oriented
- Leadership experience outside of the classroom
- Clear communicator with self-confidence
- Ability to work independently
- An interest in a career in communications
About Us

GE Research is GE's innovation engine where new ideas are originated, developed and productized to create a better world and deliver differentiated products across the company's industrial portfolio. These products span the aviation, power, transportation and health care sectors.

Today, we're a forward leaning, interdisciplinary organization, matching world-class innovation with market insights and industry connections to move faster and deliver better outcomes for GE’s businesses and customers.

We continue a strong track record in innovation and invention that began with our company's founder, Thomas Edison. GE scientists and engineers have distinguished themselves over time, amassing tens of thousands of patents, two Nobel prizes in chemistry and physics, and a list of inventions that have defined and redefined generation after generation.

This rich legacy of delivering transformative innovation is thriving now more than ever.

Discover how we’re seeing, moving and creating the future at https://www.ge.com/research/, meet our innovation giants at https://www.ge.com/research/people, search our open positions at http://twitter.com/geresearchjobs, and connect with us on our social channels at https://twitter.com/GEResearch and https://www.linkedin.com/company/geresearch/.

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is anEqual Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Primary Country

United States
Primary State/Province

New York
Primary City

Niskayuna