Summer Intern - Communications

Patriot Rail is currently looking for Summer Interns for its Corporate office in Jacksonville, FL. for its Social Media Team!

We are seeking a motivated and creative Communications/Social Media Intern to join our dynamic team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field of communications and social media management while contributing to our organization's goals.

Key Responsibilities:

- Create engaging content for social media posts across various platforms, as well as blogs, and newsletters that align with our brand voice and objectives. (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.).

- Monitor social media channels for trends, engagement, and audience feedback, and report findings to the team.

- Support the planning and execution of online campaigns and promotions.

- Collaborate with team members to brainstorm and develop innovative ideas for content and outreach.

- Help maintain and update the company's website and social media profiles.

- Assist in tracking and analyzing social media metrics to measure the effectiveness of campaigns.

- Participate in team meetings and contribute to discussions on communication strategies.

Qualifications:

- Currently pursuing a degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

- Familiarity with social media platforms and their best practices.

- Basic knowledge of graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) is a plus.

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

- A passion for storytelling and engaging with audiences.

SAFETY:

Safety is the cornerstone value in our Company. Our employees are expected to live our values on the job in how we work, how we act, and how we create value. Safety is a personal responsibility. We are professionals and our activities must reflect that professionalism. Each team member must demonstrate safety advocacy every day - regardless of their role in the Company. Compliance with safety and operating rules is required and essential to our own safety and that of others.

"The Patriot Way."

At Patriot, we value our relationships - with our customers, employees, shareholders, communities and other stakeholders. We know that safety, integrity, reliability, ethical behavior and exceptional customer service are critical to building and maintaining strong, mutually beneficial relationships. Everyone at Patriot - from the mailroom to the boardroom - embraces those values. More importantly, as a team, we make it our business to demonstrate them in everything we do. It's "The Patriot Way."