The Corporate Communications Associate supports the planning and execution of corporate communications initiatives for Acrisure Stadium and the Pittsburgh Steelers. This entry-level role assists with content development, media relations, digital communications, event support, and day-to-day communications operations. This position reports to the Director of Corporate Communications.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, can write clearly and accurately, manage multiple priorities, and build effective working relationships. They are proactive, collaborative, eager to learn, and willing to contribute wherever needed in a fast-paced environment.
**This is a full-time, onsite, intern position with regular weekly office hours.
Key Responsibilities:
Corporate Communications
- Assist in drafting and coordinating communications materials, including newsletters, email communications, presentations, reports, and social media content.
- Support the development of communications for internal and external audiences that advance organizational priorities and strategic initiatives.
- Help ensure messaging is clear, accurate, consistent, and aligned with organizational objectives.
- Collaborate with colleagues across departments to gather information and support communications projects.
Media Relations
- Draft and edit press releases, media advisories, statements, and other media materials.
- Support day-to-day media relations activities, including coordinating interviews, monitoring coverage, and preparing media reports.
- Maintain media contact databases and distribution lists.
- Assist with planning and executing press conferences, announcements, corporate events, and community initiatives.
- Provide on-site communications support and coordinate media logistics for stadium and organizational events.
Social Media & Digital Communications
- Support the execution of Acrisure Stadium's social media and digital communications efforts.
- Draft social media copy, coordinate content assets, and collaborate with the content team on campaigns and storytelling.
- Help maintain accurate and up-to-date website content.
- Assist with social media analytics, performance reporting, and digital communications measurement.
Communications Operations
- Assist in maintaining communications plans, editorial calendars, project timelines, and department workflows.
- Organize and manage communications assets, media lists, records, and content archives.
- Coordinate meetings, schedules, and other administrative activities.
- Support efforts to monitor media coverage and assist with reporting and evaluating communications performance.
- Provide general support for special projects and other communications initiatives as assigned.
Qualifications
- Recent college graduate or current graduate student in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
- Work schedule may include weekends and evenings as required by organizational and event needs.
- Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- Attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships across departments.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
- Familiarity with social media platforms and digital communications best practices.
- Familiarity with Canva and other content creation tools.
- Professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion when handling sensitive information.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Requirements
- The term of this position is one year, with the option to extend for a second year.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.