Comcast External Communications Co-op

Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Job Description

Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want you to fast-forward your career at Comcast.


Job Summary

The Comcast Cooperative Educational Program (Co-op) immerses students into the daily operations of a contemporary media and technology company while working side-by-side with Comcast’s top innovators. Designed for students whose curriculum allows for a cooperative learning track, the co-op becomes an integral part of the Comcast team working on creative, innovative, and thought-provoking projects within various business units. Throughout the experience, there is an opportunity for exposure to mentorship and professional development while having some fun along the way.

Job Description

Comcast's Corporate External Communications team in Philadelphia, PA creates and executes communications strategies that support the company’s overall reputation, including cross-company moments and purpose-driven initiatives. You’ll support the team in planning and executing strategies that elevate the Comcast brand and corporate reputation among key audiences with a primary focus on communications efforts surrounding the Olympic & Paralympic Games 2024. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who thinks strategically and can handle multiple tasks simultaneously with efficiency and effectiveness. S/he must be an excellent writer who can meet tight deadlines. As an co-op on our corporate communications team, you’ll gain exposure to the communications/PR department of a leading Fortune 50 company. You’ll also have opportunities to learn more about other functions across our company, including legal; government affairs; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and community impact, to name a few.

Co-op responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Help develop and execute strategy and special events around key company priorities with a primary focus on communications efforts surrounding the Olympics & Paralympics Games Paris 2024
  • Help execute cross-department strategic alignment and coordination
  • Draft communications materials: press releases, blog posts, email pitches, etc.
  • Support on signature event planning and execution
  • Compile targeted media lists/research reporters & bloggers
  • Track and report media coverage surrounding specific announcements
  • Help manage US Olympics and Paralympic approval process for the broader team
  • Support other communications projects as assigned

Recommended Qualifications:

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree from a United States-based college or university that has a cooperative learning track.
  • Available to work 40 hours per week for 6 months
  • Preferred Majors: Communications, English
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Powerpoint
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Must have excellent time management and verbal/written communication skills
  • Must have great attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Must have ability to interface with all levels of management
  • Willingness to learn and work in a fast-paced environment
  • Authorized to work in the United States of America
  • Comcast is an Affirmative Action/EEO employer M/F/D/

Comcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.


Relevant Work Experience

0-2 Years


Salary:

Base Pay: $23.00

The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.


Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.

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