Cboe Global Markets is a leading provider of market infrastructure and tradable products, seeking a Corporate Communications Intern to assist in day-to-day communications tasks and strategic PR projects. The role offers hands-on experience in writing, project management, and media monitoring, while providing insights into the financial sector and trading.
Responsibilities
Assist team members with administrative, creative and project support for ongoing initiatives and projects in all areas of communications: press releases, internal content, social media posts, presentations, speeches and memos.
Independently complete project tasks, provide regular status updates, assist in developing project plans and summaries, and document procedures for work completed.
Assist team with compilation and dissemination of daily news clips to all staff.
Assist with media monitoring projects: tracking and analysis coverage of company in news media.
Pitch ideas, conduct interviews and write for internal news assignments, talking points and blogs.
Opportunity to pursue multimedia projects, including photographing events, filming live interviews and assisting in live broadcasts from the trading floor.
Maintain departmental filing in an accurate and timely manner.
Qualification
Required
Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Communications, Journalism, or related field and should not be scheduled to graduate before December of the internship year.
Writing skills: create clearly written, organized and engaging content with correct grammar, spelling and punctuation; evaluate documents and proofread/edit for structure, clarity, syntax, grammar, spelling and punctuation; AP style a plus.
Verbal communication skills: organize and express ideas clearly and understandably when speaking to groups or individuals, especially senior management; use professional grammar and word choice; listen to others and respond appropriately.
Professionalism: interact in a professional manner with internal and external contacts; use tact and diplomacy; maintain confidentiality; appropriately handle and communicate controversial or sensitive information.
Organization skills: organize and prioritize tasks and work assignments; complete multiple tasks simultaneously with accuracy and quality; adjust to changes in priorities and situations; meet deadlines.
Attention to detail: be thorough and precise when accomplishing a task; double-check accuracy to consistently provide high-quality work with minimal errors.
Analytical skills: evaluate, analyze, and summarize data and facts; establish logical connections; form sound decisions based on analysis.
Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word and Excel and familiarity with social media platforms and analytics tools.
Preferred
Previous work experience in a communications or business environment, especially in administrative or editorial roles.
Experience interviewing and writing in professional or student role.
Experience analyzing data and knowledge of basic to intermediate spreadsheet formulas.
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Flexible, hybrid work environment, 3 days in office, 2 days remote, per week.
2:1 401(k) match, up to 8% match immediately upon hire.
Daily complimentary in-office lunch from local restaurants
Endless free coffee and snacks to fuel your workday
Monthly in office networking events and happy hours
Associate Resource Groups (ARGs) and affinity groups for support and community building
Cboe Global Markets (Cboe) is the leading exchange network for global derivatives, foreign exchange, digital asset and securities trading solutions.
