Corporate Communications Intern - Fall 2024

Program Overview and Benefits: Republic Airways is proud to offer an internship program that prepares students for the workforce. While we provide resources to help interns sharpen skills and make meaningful contributions in their department, we also provide the following during the internships:   

• Mentorship program   

• Ability to shadow various departments   

• Professional development workshops and departmental information sessions  

• Direct exposure to aviation industry, facilities tours, etc.   

• Additional opportunities to work with other interns directly on projects    

• Housing stipend or mileage reimbursement provided, if applicable   

• Competitive hourly pay  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Consistently communicate across all internal employee workgroups via multiple platforms to highlight current and trending Republic news and opportunities  

• Assist with writing and editing for internal communications, including a newsletter  

• Assist with outreach efforts externally about policies, programs and initiatives  

• Plan, prepare and deliver communication strategies 

• Assist with research, planning, writing and development of new ideas for social content calendar and weekly newsletters 

• Actively seeks and suggests opportunities to increase brand awareness, and implements new ideas as requested 

• Research and produce collateral material as directed 

• Attend Republic events and produce event summaries as needed  

• Ensures accuracy, consistency and adherence to both Republic Airways and LIFT Academy brands in all written materials  

• Additional tasks as assigned 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree (B.A. / B.S.) in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Media, or related  

• Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale 

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills 

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a business group 

• Positive attitude, detail and customer oriented with good multitasking and organizational ability 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment 

• Ability to communicate effectively, in both written and verbal communications 

• Some experience or interest in graphic design  

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS  

• Ability to work onsite at our Indianapolis Headquarters location, unless otherwise directed by hiring manager  

• Ability to work up to 40 hours per week with a minimum of 20 hours for spring and fall interns  

• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship  

LANGUAGE SKILLS 

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.  Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.  Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. 

REASONING/PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITY 

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.  Able to read and interpret technical, regulatory and contractual documentation.  Able to maintain confidentiality. 

DECISION MAKING  

Makes day to day decisions used to support strategic direction.  Decisions often require some thought without established precedents or procedures.  Decisions tend to be short term and usually of moderate cost.  Able to work independently or as part of a team to drive results. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

• Able to move about the work environment.   

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

• Typically not exposed to extreme environmental conditions.