Intern, Public Relations & Media

Intern, Public Relations – Future Leaders Internship Program

As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. As a member of the Johnson Controls Future Leaders Internship Program, your valuable skill set, knowledge and passion will help us continue to excel in a dynamic and competitive global environment. Our Top 100 Internship Program is a unique opportunity to put classroom theory into practice while bolstering your resume and professional network. By joining a program that is rooted in community, connection, and memorable experiences, you will have an opportunity to transform your future. #internship

What You Will Do 

Johnson Controls invites you to apply for an internship located in Glendale, WI. You will support the Johnson Controls public relations & media team that is focused on advancing the narrative around smart, healthy & sustainable buildings. You will bring a fresh perspective to the team as it creates compelling stories and engages media to protect and enhance corporate reputation. You will have an opportunity to work cross functionally with Public Relations, Communications, Sustainability and Marketing. Specific identified internship responsibilities are outlined below.

 

How you will do it: 

• Identify opportunities to create news moments, keeping abreast of current events and news cycles and business developments.
• Assist team in writing media pitches, press releases, media list development and ad hoc content.
• Monitor media coverage and analyze public perception.
• Help manage suite of media monitoring tools and support regular metrics reporting to measure effectiveness of communications efforts.
• Complete competitive analysis project and research of peer companies’ external communications efforts.
• Create planning and editorial calendars for owned content including executive LinkedIn support
• Communicate about the Johnson Controls summer internship program across platforms.
• Support Johnson Controls Philanthropy and Volunteerism team in local volunteer initiatives.
  
  

   

What we look for 

Required Qualifications: 

• Currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited U.S. college or university 
• Pursuing a degree in Communications, Public Relations or Journalism
• An effective communicator to all levels of the organization
• Must have demonstrated computer skills, including use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• U.S. citizen or legal right to work in the U.S. 
  

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Demonstrates an ability to learn quickly and independently
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) preferred 
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Firm grasp of social media tools and platforms, with a focus primarily on LinkedIn
• Previous internship or related experience in communications