Marketing & Communications Intern (8 or 12 months)

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there's something for everyone to get stuck into. And that's where you come in.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)

Internship Duration: January 2025 - August or December 2025 (8 or 12 months)

Joining Hitachi Rail as an intern student is a great way to launch your career! Our roles always provide real-life work experiences that align to your area of study. The Early Careers Program gives you more than just a job - you have
the opportunity to begin your career in a global technology company. We offer career development, training, networking opportunities, and social events in addition to an amazing work experience.

Key Accountabilities:

• Design and produce visual content (videos, podcast etc) with proficient abilities in tools like Canva, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Premier Pro and Illustrator
  
• Creation of marketing materials and content, including signage, digital guides, infographics, technical illustrations and graphics
  
• Drafting and design/layout of articles and other content for the internal Intranet and newsletters
  
• Strong attention to detail to ensure assets are compliant with the corporate brand guidelines
  
• Undertake additional relevant responsibilities as required to support various design projects
  
• Help organize and plan internal events and provide day of support
  
• Plan and draft content for social media campaigns
  
• Assist with marketing activities, as needed, i.e. Market Analysis, PowerPoint Decks, drafting marketing materials, etc.
  

Key Requirements:

• The successful candidate must be currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program at an accredited university or college in communications, marketing, public relations, business, graphic communications management, media, or a related field.
  
• Ability to work 40 hours a week in a hybrid environment for the duration of the internship (8 or 12 months), with at least 2 days per week in the office.
  
• OPTIONAL: please attach a marketing portfolio (if any) to your application
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Co-op student available for an 8- or 12-month term, with at least one additional quarter or semester of coursework remaining after completing the internship.
  
• Completion of the second or third year of your undergraduate degree, or currently pursuing a master's degree.
  
• Previous co-op/internship experience is a plus.
  

Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers .

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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