Magna International is a leading mobility technology company focused on innovative automotive solutions. The External Communications Intern will support the Corporate Communications team in extending key messages and brand narratives across various channels, assisting with content creation, research, and media analytics.
Responsibilities
Support external and social communications activities, including:
Assisting with research and story mining across product, technology, business, and corporate communications topics to support integrated content planning
Participating in brainstorming sessions, contributing ideas for storytelling angles, social content formats, and thought-leadership opportunities
Drafting initial outlines and early versions of content (social posts, blog concepts, newsletter items, background materials) for team review and refinement
Supporting relevant integrated communications and media-facing events
Leveraging reporting platforms to track social and earned media analytics and campaign performance, providing insights for optimization
Contribute to Magna’s bi-monthly external media newsletter by gathering inputs, drafting blurbs, and assisting with assembly and proofreading
Maintain and organize shared communications resources such as messaging documents, story libraries, and editorial planning materials
Provide general project and administrative support to the Corporate Communications team as needed
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma
Currently attending a College or University, pursuing a Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations or a related field
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and comfortable with AI tools for research and content development
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize information for diverse audiences
Demonstrated writing, research, and analytical abilities
Familiarity with social media platforms and current digital content trends
Highly organized, attentive to detail, and able to work both independently and collaboratively
Preferred
Some related experience preferred (communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, digital media, or related fields)
Benefits
Magna International is a mobility tech company and auto supplier that engages in body exteriors, structures, power, vision, and seating.
