Corporate Communications Intern

About the Role

American Century Investments is seeking a Corporate Communications Intern to gain outstanding Corporate Communications experience with a reputable, employee-focused firm in Kansas City. This internship offers formal training, continuous learning, and mentoring, with the opportunity to apply knowledge to real business projects throughout the summer.

• Location: Kansas City, MO (onsite)
• Program Dates: June 2nd - August 6th (10 weeks)
• Work Schedule: 40 hours/week (Monday-Friday, 8 am - 5 pm)
• Eligibility: Currently enrolled undergraduate students.
• Application Deadline: November 1, 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the execution of internal communications, external public relations, and social media projects.
• Write compelling business and feature content/copy for internal (employee) and external (traditional media) consumption.
• Align internal content with company branding and messaging goals to help employees understand the firm’s culture and their role.
• Assist with planning the editorial calendar.
• Help with proofing and editing content.
• Support coordinated communications strategies, initiatives, and programs for media relations and social media projects.
• Help with the development and distribution of videos, photography, and other imagery.
• Assist with tracking internal and external consumption of crafted content.
• Provide additional perspective and creativity to help produce the best outcomes.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Ability to tell a story in a compelling way, explaining its importance, relation to the bigger picture, and human element.
• A keen eye for detail.
• Confidence and resourcefulness.
• Phenomenal teammate with the ability to work collaboratively and complete assignments independently.
• Aptitude to learn a variety of intranet platforms and tools.

Qualifications

• Model American Century's Winning Behaviors: Client Focused, Courageous and Accountable, Collaborative, Curious and Adaptable, and Competitively Driven.
• Strong writing skills.
• Familiar with AP Style writing guidelines.
• Ability to provide work samples demonstrating writing skills and creativity upon request.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Sophomore, Junior, or Senior undergraduate student, currently enrolled full-time.
• Majoring in Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
• Strategic problem solver with excellent storytelling ability and oral communication skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay.
• 401k eligibility for contributions.
• Mentor Program: A designated mentor will be assigned for career coaching and mentorship.
• Access to Business Resource Groups (Accelerate, Charlie Mike, Emerging Professionals, Enable, Pride, Mosaic).
• Casual dress code.
• Robust social and philanthropic calendar of events hosted for interns.