Brand Marketing and Communications Intern

Job Description

Welcome to the intersection of energy and home services. At NRG, we’re driven by the idea of a smarter, cleaner, more connected future—and the possibilities that will bring to the world and to the 7.3 million customers we serve.

Vivint Smart Home, an NRG company, is a leading smart home company in the United States, dedicated to redefining the home experience with intelligent products and services. We find purpose in proactively protecting and keeping our customers connected to home, no matter where they are. Join the Smart Home team to create smarter, safer and more sustainable homes. More information is available at www.nrg.com or www.vivint.com. Connect with NRG and Vivint on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.

Position Overview: We are seeking a motivated and creative individual to join our team as a Public Relations and Brand Intern. This role will support Vivint’s proactive and reactive PR and Brand efforts, including content and messaging creation, award submissions, coverage tracking, product placement, reviews, database and newsroom maintenance, campaign and event planning and execution, media pitching, competitor research, team coordination, and more.

You will get to:

· Learn about the intersection of PR and Brand while gaining valuable skills in drafting messaging materials, submitting for awards, preparing for product launches, collaborating across teams, working with agencies, and more.

· Manage real projects with a real impact

· Expand your skillset by working with high-performing teams

· Strengthen your knowledge of PR and Brand, and how those areas intersect with Marketing and other business groups

Primary Responsibilities:

· Support the development and implementation of effective communication strategies across various internal and external channels, including email, social media, and media outreach

· Help conceptualize, draft, edit, and distribute PR and Brand materials, ensuring compliance to all company and brand standards and guidelines

· Work with internal teams and external agencies on proactive and reactive PR and Brand Campaigns, Marketing efforts, Product Launches, and other related activities

· Shadow PR and Brand teams, attend meetings, compile messaging, and assist with creative strategy

· Support and maintain internal programs including media monitoring and reporting, awards submissions, review trackers, and more

· Support in triaging rapid response opportunities to the internal teams

· Help with administrative duties related to PR and Brand

Secondary Responsibilities:

· Support the development and execution of strategies to enhance brand awareness and engagement

· Assist in collecting and analyzing data from events and marketing campaigns to measure their success and identify areas for improvement.

· Prepare reports and present findings to the team

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, sales, and marketing, and events, to ensure seamless execution of initiatives

Qualifications:

· Currently pursuing a degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or a related field. Recent graduates are also welcome to apply

· Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an eye for detail

· Familiarity with social media platforms and digital PR and Brand trends

· Organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

· Proficiency in PR and Brand monitoring and reporting software, Microsoft Excel, Keynote, and PowerPoint

· Previous experience in PR, Communications, Brand, Marketing, or related fields is a plus

· Positive attitude, proactive approach, and willingness to learn is a must

Duration:

· This is a 12-month internship position based on performance, with the possibility of extension based on performance and company needs

Note: The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by interns in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Interns may be asked to perform other duties as required by the company.

Here are some highlighted perks you should ask us about:

· Daily lunch and drinks on site

· Paid holidays and flexible paid time away

· Employee/Friends/Family Discounts

· Onsite health clinic, gym, gaming tables

· Medical/dental/vision/life coverage & 24/7 Medical Hotline

· 401(k) + Employer Match

· Employee Resource Groups

SAFETY:

Vivint enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe working environment. Each new employee is responsible for completing all training requirements. Additionally, the employee must accept they have responsibility for maintaining the safety of themselves, their co-workers, and the public. Employees must adhere to all written and verbal instructions, promptly report and correct all hazards or unsafe conditions, question non-standard operations or unmitigated hazards, and provide feedback to management on all safety issues.

If you are an active Vivint employee, please apply through Workday by searching "Find Jobs".

Vivint, an equal opportunity employer, does not consider any protected traits (e.g., race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, non-job-related disability, age, or any other protected trait) when hiring—under federal, state, and local laws. We are a drug-free environment. We do not conduct pre-employment drug screening; however, we do conduct random drug testing on site.