Marketing and Communications Intern

Ericsson Inc. does not sponsor U.S work authorizations for this job position including U.S. immigration filings for initial and/or change of employer paperwork for H-1's, H-1B1's, E-3's, O-1's, and TN's. Ericsson also does not hire F-1's working on CPT or EAD for this position.

Location: Plano, Texas

Duration: 12 Weeks

Start Date: May 25th, 2027

As a Marketing & Communications Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in the strategic and logistical aspects of event management and marketing. This role focuses on event planning, execution, operational support, and performance tracking-essential skills for a career in marketing.

What you will do:

Campaign Development & Activation

• Support the planning and execution of integrated marketing campaigns across digital, physical, owned, and paid media channels.
• Assist in coordinating campaign assets, timelines, and stakeholder communications.
• Help manage campaign calendars and activation workflows to ensure timely delivery.

Campaign Content Creation

• Create content for marketing campaigns such as customer emails, blog posts, and videos.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop visually appealing and meaningful workshop materials.

Campaign Operations & Analytics

• Monitor campaign performance using analytics tools to assess effectiveness.
• Track marketing KPIs, prepare reports, and provide actionable insights for future initiatives.
• Assist with database management, audience segmentation, and marketing technology platforms.

Communication & events support for integrated campaign activations:

• Assist in the preparation of press materials, briefs, media outreach, and organic social for integrated activation support via owned & earned channels.
• Work closely with events & experience team around face-to-face engagements to support the campaigns.

Communications Support

• Assist in the preparation of press materials, briefs, and fact sheets for external PR campaigns.
• Work on media outreach initiatives, helping to maintain relationships with journalists and media outlets.
• Track and analyze media coverage to assess the effectiveness of PR strategies.

The skills you bring:

• Actively enrolled in an accredited university program on a full-time basis
• Current enrollment in an undergraduate program (graduate preferred) in Marketing, Business, Communications, Event Management, or related fields.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to balance multiple projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Curiousity about AI, open to using or familiar with AI-assisted tools or workflows, and eager to deepen their skills in an AI-augmented environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Technical fluency with social media platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram).
• Must have at least a 2.7+ GPA on a 4.0 scale or equivalent
• Available for a full-time internship for 12 weeks & beyond.
• Familiarity with event planning, marketing platforms, or project management tools is a plus.

Why join Ericsson?

At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world's toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won't be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.

What happens once you apply?

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Ericsson uses a merit-based hiring approach that values people with different experiences, perspectives and skillsets. We truly believe this approach drives innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, learn more.

If you need assistance or to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Ericsson at hr.direct.americas@ericsson.com.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned.

Primary country and city: United States (US) || Plano (Country/ City)

Job details: Communication & Engagement

Compensation and Benefits at Ericsson

At Ericsson, we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive package to help with your individual needs and goals.

Your Pay

The salary range for this position is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, and the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.