Corporate Communications Intern

Job description

Interested in a career that matters? At Novonesis, we are using biology to transform the way the world produces food, beverages, household products, renewable fuels, and more. As a Corporate Communications Intern, you will join a regional team at our North American Headquarters and one of North America’s largest biotechnology manufacturing facilities, where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement drive meaningful results.

Key responsibilities include: We are looking for a curious, creative and hands-on intern who is eager to learn, contribute ideas and help bring Novonesis stories to life.

As part of the North America Communications team, you will:

• Create compelling internal and external content by identifying stories, interviewing employees and subject-matter experts, and translating complex topics into clear, engaging communications that bring our people, science and business to life
• Support strategic communications initiatives, including PR, executive communications, employee engagement and events
• Collaborate with colleagues across functions, sites and global teams What You’ll Need to Be Successful We are looking for students who are currently pursuing a degree in: Communications Marketing Public Relations Journalism Or a related discipline Required qualifications and competencies: Strong curiosity and an interest in storytelling, writing, interviewing and content creation Basic knowledge of the impact of social media, digital platforms and emerging communications trends Comfort using digital tools and an interest in learning how AI can support communications, research, content development and measurement
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to take initiative
• Ability to collaborate with people across different functions and levels of the organization Effective communication and collaboration skills, including experimental documentation and summary reports and presentations Minimum 3.0 GPA Sophomore standing or higher at the time of application.

Ability to arrange your own housing and transportation. Ways of Working / Working Conditions Full-time (40 hour a week) onsite in Franklinton, NC Compensation & Benefits Hourly wage of $23 Relevant Information Program Dates: May 24th, 2027 to July 30th, 2027 (extension into August is acceptable)

Position Type

Temporary position payrolled through a third-party provider Application Deadline: November 10, 2026 Our purpose guides the way In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless.

If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply. Opportunities for everyone We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying. We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.

Explore other openings If this position isn’t the right fit, you may still find other opportunities with us. You’re welcome to explore open roles or create a job agent to stay connected with future opportunities at novonesis.com/Career