Rakuten International is a division of Rakuten Group, Inc., a Japanese global technology leader in services that empower individuals, communities, businesses and society. As a Corporate Communications Intern, you will gain hands-on exposure to how a global technology company manages reputation, narrative development, and cross-functional communications.
Responsibilities
Provide support for various projects, including development of communications materials like press releases, media lists, executive briefs, and more
Monitor and analyze media coverage, corporate owned media channel performance, and industry trends
Assist in developing content for the company’s blog and social media channels
Conduct research on industry trends, competitors, and relevant topics to support corporate narrative priorities
Participate in meetings with teams from multiple Rakuten businesses
Qualification
Required
Willingness to learn and excellent attention to detail
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to work effectively independently, as well as part of a highly collaborative, geographically dispersed team
Act with discretion when handling sensitive and confidential company information
Ability to manage multiple assignments under guidance from the team
A blend of curiosity, analytical thinking, creativity, flexibility, adaptability, and follow-through
Commitment to providing timely, high-quality work – sometimes under pressure
Degree in progress in Communications, Journalism, English, Media Studies or comparable liberal arts major
Preferred
Experience building or drafting content and using social media programs strongly preferred
Benefits
Rakuten is a provider of e-commerce, fintech, digital content, and communications products and services.
