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Intern - Communications - Summer 2023 - Remote/Nationwide

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Lumen

Intern - Communications - Summer 2023 - Remote/Nationwide

Remote
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    ABOUT LUMEN

    Lumen is guided by our belief that humanity is at its best when technology advances the way we live and work. With 450,000 route fiber miles serving customers in more than 60 countries, we deliver the fastest, most secure global platform for applications and data to help businesses, government and communities deliver amazing experiences. Learn more about Lumen’s network, edge cloud, security and communication and collaboration solutions and our purpose to further human progress through technology at news.lumen.com, LinkedIn: /lumentechnologies, Twitter: @lumentechco, Facebook: /lumentechnologies, Instagram: @lumentechnologies and YouTube: /lumentechnologies.

    THE ROLE

    LUMEN’S INTERNSHIP PROGRAM IS A PATH FOR CAREER READINESS IN THE 4TH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION.

    Be a part of an internship program, driving human progress through technology.  During a 10- week period our summer interns innovate and make an impact by transforming industries across the globe and changing the world one connection at a time.  Our interns are presented with real business challenges and provide solutions that make a difference across all areas of the company, all while learning the skills needed to successfully navigate the modern workplace.

    THE EXPERIENCE

    • INNOVATE – to deliver solutions to real business problems

    • TRANSFORM – your skills and knowledge through challenging work projects

    • CONNECT – to our company and culture creating valuable connections with your intern peers, work team and leaders across the organization.

    • IMPACT – through Community & Social Involvement – collaborate with our ERGs to give back and make an impact in the communities Lumen serves.

    THE MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

    Lumen’s North America Operations organization is looking for a Communications Intern on the Field Operations and Network Implementation team. This team’s focus is centralized field operations, dispatch, forecasting, networking, organization, and communication.

    •     Prepare read outs for leadership and create email communications for mass distribution

    •     Develop communication decks in PowerPoint to provide updates on project status, team initiatives, etc.

    •     Create communications appropriate to wide range of audiences (i.e. senior leadership, employees, etc.)

    •     Attend team meetings to gather updates to use in communications

    •     Learn about the various functions of the organization being supported

    •     Maintain existing decks for regular updates

     

    WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN A CANDIDATE

    Proficiency and understanding of:

    •     Understand the requirements of each task and discuss the approach with more senior members of the team. 

    •     Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically PowerPoint and Word.

     

    Professional Attributes

    •     Strong drive for results and taking initiative

    •     Ability to be resourceful and adaptable

    •     Ability to collaborate and have agility while making effective decisions

    •     Strong written and verbal communication skills

    •     Ability to interact with business partners and drive the conversation.

    •     Flexible and adapts well to change

    Critical Skills needed to be successful:

    •     Detailed oriented – able to clearly and accurately express technical details in an understandable format

    •     Eager to learn – Technology is constantly changing, and having the drive to learn new technology and apply it is essential to success

    •     Team Player – You’ll need to rely on other people to be complete the project, and need to work well with others

    •     Problem-Solver – you will need to be able to analyze a situation and make recommendations for resolutions, sometimes these answers are not obvious

    Work Setting

    •     This position is fully remote/ work from home.

    •     Intern must be able to work 30-40 hours per week during the 10-week program (June – August)

    •     US work authorization

     

    WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT

    After completion and submission of your application, you will be asked to participate in a virtual video interview. This on demand interview will be a way for Lumen to learn more about you and your experience as it aligns to the internship position.  A separate email invitation will be sent to you (check your spam) within 6 hours of application.  For continued consideration in the summer internship program, please ensure you complete the video interview within 5 business days of application.  Thank you!

    Requisition #: 318072

    When applying for a position, you may be subject to a background screen (criminal records check, motor vehicle report, and/or drug screen), depending on the requirements for the position.  Job-related concerns noted in the background screen may disqualify you from the new position or your current role.  Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

    EEO STATEMENT

    We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, “protected statuses”).  We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.

    NOTE: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 

    DISCLAIMER

    The above job definition information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.  Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions.

  • Industry
    Information Technology and Services
  • About Us

    Lumen is a global company of approximately 38,000 professionals dedicated to unleashing the world's digital potential. Lumen frees businesses from the legacy communication experiences holding them back today by making IT environments more user-friendly and intuitive. Our experience-first approach to networking, edge cloud and cybersecurity connects people, data and apps―quickly, securely and effortlessly. We ignite business growth and accelerate innovation for 8 of the 10 most valuable brands in the world.