Gain hands-on exposure to how a global technology company manages reputation, narrative development, and cross-functional communications
Support Rakuten International’s External Communications team across media relations, executive communications, owned media, and strategic storytelling initiatives
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

Degree in progress in Communications, Journalism, English, Media Studies or comparable liberal arts major
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
Ability to manage multiple assignments under guidance from the team
Experience building or drafting content and using social media programs strongly preferred.

Corporate Communications Intern

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