Communications Intern

At Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), we believe that our strengths are built on our most important resource - our people. Join EBAD and you'll be a part of a team who creates cutting edge technology that will blast us into the future. No other company can match the innovative energetic solutions that we provide. At EBAD you will actively contribute to successful missions putting men, women and satellites into space, and protecting our armed service men and women around the world. If this is the culture and work environment you are seeking, then EBAD is the place for you! ​

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace and Defense Company is seeking talented college students to join our 2027 summer internship program. Our 12-week internship program is designed to provide real-world and hands-on experience in areas that interest you! As an intern, you will collaborate with industry experts to solve real-world challenges and change the way we do business.

Internal Communications Interns will work to support all aspects of employee communications and engagement including, but no limited to:

• Developing content for internal newsletters, digital signage, SharePoint, Teams, presentations, and other communication channels
• Supporting the development of the EBAD Beacon by gathering content, drafting articles, organizing photos, and assisting with layouts
• Creating and updating graphics, signage, templates, newsletter visuals, and other creative materials
• Supporting employee engagement, recognition, culture, recruiting, and HR communications campaigns

Responsibilities/daily duties

• Drafting, editing, proofreading, and formatting employee-facing communications
• Assisting with internal events, employee features, photography, and storytelling opportunities
• Maintaining communication calendars, project trackers, timelines, content submissions, and approvals
• Helping ensure communications are clear, engaging, consistent, and aligned with EBAD branding
• Supporting communications across EBAD’s three sites and collaborating with HR and other teams on employee-facing initiatives

Requirements:

• Robust projects with positive business impact Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Graphic Design, or a related field. discipline.
• Strong writing, editing, organizational, and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Experience with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Teams, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, photography, video, or other visual content tools is preferred

Candidates are encouraged to include a portfolio or examples of previous work with their application. Work samples may include writing, graphic design, presentations, digital content, newsletters, social media content, signage, photography, video, or relevant class projects.

As an EBI intern, your experience will include:

• Robust projects with positive business impact
• Formal and informal feedback from managers
• Lunch and learn sessions featuring executives from across the business
• Networking and social events
• Visibility to all levels of leadership

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.