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Communications Intern

City: Chicago

State/Province: IL

Country: United States

Division: Corporate

Job ID: 12957

Since 1952, Lawson Products has worked hard to make our customers' jobs easier by improving their operational efficiency, productivity and overall performance. As a leader in the MRO industry, we partner with customers to make sure they have the right maintenance and repair parts on hand when needed.

We’re looking for a Communications Intern who will have the opportunity to write creatively and tactically to deliver successful communications through a range of platforms and channels. This individual will gain experience in a corporate environment with cross-functional departmental relationship building.

Our corporate headquarters is located in Chicago, IL. This role operates on a hybrid work model, spending at least three days per week working in the office.

Responsibilities:

• Writes copy and prepares messages for company communications, particularly focusing on our corporate Product & Marketing and Weekly News newsletters, to increase readership through captivating design and messaging.

• Interviews individuals for organizational announcements.

• Works on social media / ad copy with Marketing for LinkedIn/design.

• Learns email-tracking software, Staffbase, utilizing it for email distribution and tracking.

• Learns the administration of company intranet and updates information.

• Assists with company Town Hall meetings.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Academic work towards a bachelor’s degree in communications or related field required

• Team player

• Willingness to learn new communication platforms

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

• Computer skills with Microsoft Suite knowledge

• Understanding of MS Teams preferred

Lawson Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.