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Magna International · 5 hours ago

External Communications Intern- Summer 2026

Troy, Michigan, US

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

Magna International is a leading mobility technology company seeking an External Communications Intern for Summer 2026. The intern will support the Corporate Communications team by extending key messages and brand narratives across external and social channels, assisting with content creation, and contributing to integrated communications efforts.

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Responsibilities

Support external and social communications activities, including:

Assisting with research and story mining across product, technology, business, and corporate communications topics to support integrated content planning

Participating in brainstorming sessions, contributing ideas for storytelling angles, social content formats, and thought-leadership opportunities

Drafting initial outlines and early versions of content (social posts, blog concepts, newsletter items, background materials) for team review and refinement

Supporting relevant integrated communications and media-facing events

Leveraging reporting platforms to track social and earned media analytics and campaign performance, providing insights for optimization

Contribute to Magna’s bi-monthly external media newsletter by gathering inputs, drafting blurbs, and assisting with assembly and proofreading

Maintain and organize shared communications resources such as messaging documents, story libraries, and editorial planning materials

Provide general project and administrative support to the Corporate Communications team as needed

Qualification

ResearchCommunicationsMicrosoft OfficeSocial MediaAnalytical AbilitiesAttention to DetailCollaboration

Required

High School Diploma

Currently attending a College or University, pursuing a Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations or a related field

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and comfortable with AI tools for research and content development

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize information for diverse audiences

Demonstrated writing, research, and analytical abilities

Familiarity with social media platforms and current digital content trends

Highly organized, attentive to detail, and able to work both independently and collaboratively