Corporate Communications Intern

Our Team's Vision:

At Illumio, we help organizations stop breaches from becoming disasters. As part of the Corporate Communications team, you'll contribute to shaping a narrative that clearly and confidently articulates the urgent need for breach containment as a foundational cybersecurity strategy and Illumio’s leadership in this space. In this role, you won’t just support communications—you’ll help create work that provokes action, sparks industry conversations, and drives understanding of why segmentation is now essential for every security leader.

Our Marketing team powers Illumio’s brand by transforming complex cybersecurity challenges into bold, credible stories that resonate across industries. As we expand global awareness around breach containment and Illumio’s proven ability to stop ransomware and cyberattacks from spreading, you’ll play a key role in amplifying our message, strengthening our industry presence, and supporting initiatives that help organizations build resilience in an increasingly dynamic threat landscape.

Your Impact:

Research and shortlist external speaking and panel opportunities for E-staff; develop outreach strategies

Support planning and pitching processes: create pitch decks, compile briefing materials, assist in outreach execution

Assist in podcast research, editing, and content preparation

Perform competitive benchmarking across PR, media presence, and social platforms

Track and report on PR/social metrics—coverage volume, engagement, share of voice

Assist with internal/external messaging, press releases, newsletters, and communications campaigns

Help build media lists, send pitches, and support outreach follow-up

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, updating decks, and maintaining a content calendar

Update website with news coverage and award wins

Your Toolkit:

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, PR, Marketing, Journalism, or related field

Strong research and writing abilities; comfort working across formats—briefing docs, pitches, social content

Familiarity with podcast editing; experience using basic audio tools

Proficiency with social media platforms and analytical tools (e.g., native analytics, Google Analytics)

Demonstrated attention to detail and excellent organizational skills

Passion for proactive, creative communication and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Team oriented with strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate

Bouns Points:

Exposure to media pitching or public speaking event support

Experience with press monitoring tools or benchmarking tools

Basic Microsoft Office and multimedia skills (e.g., Canva, PowerPoint, Photoshop)

What You'll Gain:

Mentorship from seasoned Communications and PR professionals

Hands-on experience with media pitching, podcast production, and social media creation

Exposure to high-visibility events and thought leadership opportunities

Career development workshops and networking with senior leadership

Opportunities to explore and experiment with AI tools