Corporate Communications Intern

Corporate Communications Intern

Sallie Mae is proud to help Americans aspiring to create the life they want--whether that means helping them make college happen, or something more. Our colleagues across departments and across the country are united in our passion and our customer-first approach. Whether you want to join a growing company, be part of an agile workforce, or gain new skills--you're in the right place.

Program Overview:  

The Sallie Mae Internship program seeks to attract and develop exceptional early talent while adding value to our organization. Our goal is to tie academic learning into a practical business setting while fostering professional and personal growth within a student’s area of focus.   

Over the course of the semester, interns will gain exposure to senior leaders, attend meetings, work alongside mentors, and receive valuable performance feedback. 

Position Summary:

The Corporate Communications Intern will support the Corporation Communications team on various internal and external communications projects. This will focus on internal communications, storytelling, and multimedia content, including video production, executive messaging, and enterprise-wide communications. The intern will also assist with external-facing initiatives such as research reports, social media content, media support related to consumer-based topics, including how to plan and pay for higher education. Exposure to legal and corporate affairs within SLM Corporation, Sallie Mae Bank and all their affiliates, subsidiaries, and business units will also be part of the broader learning experience. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Internal Communications & Content Creation
• Support internal communications initiatives, including enterprise-wide messages, leadership communications, and intranet content.
• Assist with planning, filming, editing, and producing internal videos and multimedia content.
• Help develop engaging storytelling formats to support employee engagement and awareness of corporate priorities.
• Attend internal meetings and support follow-up communications and ad hoc projects.
  • Monitor media and social trends related to higher education and personal finance to identify opportunities for proactive engagement.
• Social Media & External Communications Support 
  • Support social media efforts on LinkedIn and X (Twitter), including identifying opportunities for Sallie Mae to join relevant conversations.
  • Research and identify appropriate people/accounts, organizations, and influencers related to follow related to higher education-related information.
  • Assist with drafting and editing external-facing content, including news releases and social posts highlighting consumer-focused initiatives, research, and philanthropic efforts.

• Research & Insights Support
  • Support the development of communications tied to Sallie Mae’s annual research report, How America Pays for College.

• Attend internal meetings and assist with ad hoc projects stemming from meetings.

• Additional Support
  • Provide general support to the Corporate Communications team and Legal & Corporate Affairs partners as needed.

Education:

• Currently enrolled in a college or university. 
• Open to undergraduate or graduate level students with expected graduation dates of Dec 2027 - May 2028

Availability:

• This is a 12 week internship and expectations for a 40 hour work week with a start date of 6/7/27.
• We follow a 3 day flexible in office policy and open to working out of our Newark, DE office.
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in corporate communications, media, storytelling, and video production.
• Experience with social media platforms, including LinkedIn and Twitter.
• Excellent administrative skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office and web-based applications. Familiarity with video/design tools such as Canva a plus. 
• Strong follow through and multi-tasking skills, and attention to detail.
• Local candidates strongly preferred.