Corporate Communications Intern

Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTI) is a resource- and technology-based company that develops, produces and markets worldwide a broad range of specialty mineral, mineral-based and synthetic mineral products and related systems and services. The Company has four reportable segments: Specialty Minerals, Performance Materials, Refractories and Energy Services. 

MTI provides a business environment and promotes a culture that encourages all employees to contribute to our success. We have long been committed to the recruitment and advancement of the most talented and qualified people. We recognize that MTI’s ability to provide the highest caliber of products and services is enhanced by a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities and countries in which we work.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Communications Intern at our New York, NY location. The internship exposes the right student to the practical side of internal and external communications at a global specialty minerals company. The candidate will get an opportunity to learn from communications professionals and gain world-class capabilities managing and creating communications for a leading global manufacturing organization. The internship also provides valuable experience in several different communication areas and gives you exposure to a wide range of corporate initiatives across a variety of disciplines. This is an opportunity to be part of a global team and take ownership of assigned tasks and projects. It is also an opportunity to experience how academic concepts apply in the workplace while understanding the key role communications plays in contributing to a company’s success.

Position Details:

• Assist with day-to-day corporate communications activities and ongoing projects.
• Review and gain exposure to communication processes and practices.
• Create tools and documents as appropriate to document new processes, procedures and tools.
• Develop content for internal and external communications, including intranet postings, email bulletins, internal campaigns and events, press releases, earnings speeches, external website, and other collateral pieces.
• Support content development and management of MTI’s social channels (LinkedIn) and website.
• Facilitate creation of editorial calendar for developing and publishing internal stories as well as communications for external stakeholders.
• Support corporate communications development of company Sustainability Report.
• Presentation development and planning / support for leadership meetings (i.e. Town Hall).
• Work closely with other internal teams on topics, such as diversity and inclusion, health and safety, sustainability, investor relations, and employee engagement, to support creation of communications materials.
• Develop multimedia elements as needed to complement communications projects.

Qualifications and Experience:

The requirements listed in the sections that follow are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required to perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions (primary duties) of the job.

Education:  Actively enrolled in a bachelor’s program in a business field of study such as communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or human and organizational development.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• Previous internship experience preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, preferably experience developing business materials for a variety of stakeholders / audiences
• Excellent follow-up skills
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision as well as in teams
• Ability to prioritize tasks and handle multiple assignments simultaneously
• Self-starter and ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Capable of working with employees across various disciplines and experience levels
• Skilled in applying creative thinking to help produce and promote compelling stories
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, SharePoint familiarity and an understanding of other business and internet applications
• Familiarity with digital applications and social channels
• Ability to challenge the status quo, especially to improve and/or design new processes, tools and materials
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software tools (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and SharePoint)

Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is typically required to regularly conduct work in a controlled office environment, moving around the office as needed, sitting at a desk, using office equipment, including but not limited to a personal computer, fax machine, copier and telephone, read, write, listen, speak, and understand English, have the ability to work independently, be dependable and maintain confidential information, integrity and composure at all times. 

Work Hours:  As agreed upon, based on intern availability and business needs. 

Note: Must commute once a week to NYC Office

Safety Training:  A new employee hired to perform the duties of this position is required to be provided New Employee Training by a qualified individual or through the online training system.  Additionally, an employee must be provided further training if a job duty/task has changes that will affect the health and safety aspects of that employee’s position.

Additional refresher safety training will be required as management deems appropriate or as dictated by government regulations.