CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS INTERN

About the Role

HII - America’s largest shipbuilder and a global, all-domain defense provider - has an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Communications intern in the Summer of 2027. For 10 weeks at the Corporate office in Newport News, Virginia, you will support Communications needs as they arise.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Communications needs with a specific focus on advertising and branding.
• Editing documents.
• Writing assignments.
• Gathering of photos and videos.
• Event planning and execution.
• Social media post and other content development.
• Website support.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• US Citizenship Required.
• No relocation assistance available.
• Not eligible for telework.
• No travel requirement.
• Short term housing/assistance may be available.
• A valid email address is required when applying, receiving communication, and obtaining employment offers.
• The deadline to apply is Sunday, November 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (Official transcripts will be required).
• Be enrolled in a relevant degreed program that supports the company’s business requirements, typically in the following areas:
• Business
• Management
• Accounting
• Economics/Finance
• Tax Accounting or Accounting Taxation
• Computer Information Science or Information Technology
• Communications
• Marketing
• English
• Human Resources
• Currently attending a 4-year college or university (or 2+2 program) and ideally will be a rising Junior or above, and will be attending school in the fall following the internship, or currently enrolled in a relevant Master's program.
• Ability to work a 40-hour work week for a minimum of 10 weeks during the summer.
• Coursework in the field of Communications (Nice to Have).