Employee Communications Intern - Summer 2024

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is a world famous brand with offices across the globe. An American icon, Fender was born in Southern California and has built a worldwide influence extending beyond the studio and the stage. A Fender is more than an instrument, it's a cultural symbol that resonates globally.

We are searching for an Employee Communications Summer Intern based in Los Angeles, CA. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with a relevant major, classes, or internship to further gain communications experience from one of the most iconic guitar brands in history. As an Employee Communications Intern, you will take part in an exciting project to increase employee engagement, recognition, and connection to company news and resources. This includes producing engaging content in written and digital formats in English and Spanish, for global, internal employee consumption. You will join an exciting, fast-paced media team to help deliver relevant and timely internal communications. If you have a keen curiosity, strong writing skills, and unyielding enthusiasm, this role may be for you.

You'll be working with a small but mighty communications team focused on delivering compelling internal communications to our employees by keeping them in tune with important company news, connecting them with the Fender mission, encouraging engagement and collaboration across teams, and fostering a sense of belonging for all.

This role is a hybrid (WFO and WFH) position with weekly visits to the Hollywood and Corona offices. This is a full-time, 10-12-week internship (~35-40 hr/week) opportunity slated to begin early June 2024. The pay rate for this internship is $17.50/hr.

What you'll do:

• Play a key role in a refresh of the employee intranet platform to increase user engagement and views, keep them informed on what is happening within the company, and connect them to valuable resources at their fingertips

• Craft stories and conduct internal interviews to share progress and recognition on strategic company initiatives and to provide team spotlights

• Support internal media projects with basic video/photo capture, editing, and subtitling

• Develop graphics for use in employee intranet and factory digital TVs

• Work closely with local HR leadership to support internal communication and engagement needs

• Draft internal media updates on product launches and global campaigns for company-wide distribution (from Marketing/PR-provided content)

• Maintain updates on overall Employee Communications calendars and internal asset procedures (Intranet, Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.)

• Support general administration and upkeep of employee communications platforms and distribution lists

• Assist in coordinating and promoting internal special events

• Support in updating metric dashboards

• Work with cross-functional teams such as Human Resources, Talent Development, PR/Communications, Integrated Marketing, Artist Marketing, Operations, Executives etc.

What You Need:

• Outgoing and extremely detail-oriented team player who loves a fast-paced, creative environment

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; will mix their passion for guitar/music with strategic and visual storytelling

• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish with the ability to translate content between the two languages a plus

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (especially Photoshop and InDesign) and Premiere Pro, After Effects, and other video editing software

• Strong working capabilities in Microsoft Office programs, research tools, and electronic media

• Strong working capabilities in Google Drive, Google Docs, and Google Sheets

• Self-motivated, proactive, quick thinking, and always a few steps ahead

• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment while working with the team to prioritize tasks

• Collaborate effectively and work well in a group or team environment (especially on Zoom/virtually); not afraid to speak up, insert your POV, etc.

• Demonstrate a positive, can-do, go-the-extra-mile attitude, curiosity, and the desire to learn

• Thrives in a collaborative environment and is willing to roll up sleeves to get the job done

• Are available full-time (40 hrs./week)

• On average, able to work three days per week remotely, and one to two days per week in our Corona or Hollywood location, and when special events arise

• A plus if you play guitar, bass, or ukulele

Educational Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in a 4-year university, and set to return in the Fall

• Majoring in Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Advertising, or a related field

• Previous internship or related experience in marketing and communications is preferred

About Fender Musical Instruments:

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) is one of the world's leading musical instrument manufacturers, marketers and distributors, whose portfolio of brands includes Fender, Squier, Presonus, Gretsch, Jackson, EVH, Charvel, Bigsby, and Groove Tubes, among others. For more information, visit www.fender.com. FMIC offers a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, 401(k), paid time off, and an equipment purchase program to help you get the band back together. Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veterans' status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.