Communications Intern-Corporate - Portsmouth, NH

Albany International Corp. is a global advanced textiles and materials processing company. The company has two core businesses, The Machine Clothing segment is the world's leading producer of custom-designed fabrics and belts essential to production in the paper, nonwovens, and other process industries and Albany Engineered Composites (AEC) is a rapidly growing supplier of highly engineered composite parts for the aerospace industry.

Job Purpose

We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic Communications Intern to support our efforts in crafting compelling messages and engaging content for our internal and external audiences. The Communications team works cross-functionally, providing an opportunity to interact with colleagues across various business units and functions at Albany.

Responsibilities

Content Creation and Management:

• Assist in writing and editing engaging content for our intranet, e-Boards, emails, press releases, and social media platforms.
• Support the creation of visual assets, such as graphics, photos, or videos.
• Research and develop content ideas aligned with the company's mission and goals.

Social Media Management:

• Help manage and monitor social media channels, including drafting and scheduling posts.
  Analyze engagement metrics to provide insights and suggestions for improving social media strategies.
• Respond to comments and messages on social platforms in a professional and timely manner, when required.

Internal Communications:

• Contribute to internal announcements, support communication for Human Resources initiatives, and employee engagement campaigns.
• Support the creation and distribution of communication materials for internal events and initiatives.
• Help coordinate communication, planning, and logistics for occasional employee events.

Administrative Tasks:

• Organize and maintain digital files, including communication materials and media assets.
• Support team members with scheduling, meeting preparation, and other tasks as needed.

Education and Experience:

• Current pursuing a degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field, with at least two years of coursework completed.
• Minimum GPA 3.0

Abilities:

• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral communications
• Familiarity with social media platforms and digital communication tools.
• Basic design skills (experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools is a plus).
• Basic photography and photo editing skills a plus
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• A proactive attitude and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Strong interest in storytelling, branding, and digital communications.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information responsibly.