2014 Communications Summer Intern at Tewksbury

Job Description

Job Description:

The Communications intern for the summer of 2014 will work in the Communications function of Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems and will be based in Tewksbury, MA. The intern will assist with writing copy for the Raytheon web sites, press releases and other communications vehicles, conduct research and prepare reports and provide proofreading to the Communications function. The Communications intern will potentially support community relations activities and events. Other job responsibilities may include assisting with production of materials, non-specialized PowerPoint graphics support and event support. Additionally, the Communications intern will spend time shadowing members of the organizational communications and business communications teams in order to get exposure to the full breadth of communications functions.

Basic Qualifications:

Currently enrolled in College working towards a Bachelors Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism

Desired Qualifications:

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Possess exemplary writing skills

Demonstrated initiative and leadership ability

Strong PC skills- MS Office programs (Word, Excel,PowerPoint)

Ability to quickly learn new software and skills

GPA of 3.0 and above

Job Requirements

Headquartered in Tewksbury, Mass., Integrated Defense Systems (IDS) has locations in Washington, California, Utah, New Mexico, Virginia, Texas, Maryland, Rhode Island, Alabama, Australia, Germany, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Its broad portfolio of weapons, sensors and integration systems supports its customer base across multiple mission areas including air and missile defense systems, missile defense radars, early warning radars, naval ship operating systems, robotics and other advanced technologies. With a workforce of 14,000 employees and 2012 sales of $5 billion, IDS provides affordable, integrated solutions to a broad international and domestic customer base, including the U.S. Missile Defense Agency, the U.S. Armed Forces and the Department of Homeland Security.
Raytheon is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor.

Country: USA, State: Massachusetts, City: Tewksbury, Company: Raytheon Company.