Please Note: This is a Utah-based hybrid position which will require some regular in-office days each week. Additionally, employment with BambooHR is contingent on passing both a background and credit check.
Essential Job Duties
The Communications Intern will support BambooHR's Corporate Communications team, gaining hands-on experience across both internal and external communications. In this role, you'll contribute to day-to-day communications work that helps keep employees informed, supports executive storytelling, and strengthens BambooHR's external presence via its PR program.
A typical day may include updating the BambooHR newsroom, assisting with PR initiatives, creating competitive insight reports, coordinating with our PR agency, drafting or editing internal communications like our monthly company update or Bamboo Bytes newsletter, and supporting executive speaking opportunities. You'll also help advance BambooHR's Data at Work program through reporting and content support in 2026.
This is a great opportunity for a communications student eager to learn the full scope of corporate communications while sharpening writing, editing, and project management skills.
You Will:
- Update and maintain BambooHR's online newsroom, ensuring content is accurate, timely, and well-written.
- Support BambooHR's PR program, including tracking coverage, drafting materials, and assisting with media outreach efforts.
- Help facilitate and maintain BambooHR's relationship with its PR agency, including coordination, follow-ups, and status tracking.
- Assist with internal communications initiatives, including:
- Monthly company-wide updates
- Bamboo Bytes internal newsletter
- Support for executive communications and speaking engagements
- Contribute to BambooHR's Data at Work program by assisting with monthly content and reporting throughout 2026.
- Proofread and edit communications materials with strong attention to detail and brand voice.
- Assist with reporting, tracking, and organizing communications metrics and content calendars.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to gather information and ensure communications are accurate and aligned.
What You Need to Get the Job Done
- Currently pursuing a degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field (graduating in 2027)
- Strong written communication skills, with the ability to write clearly and concisely.
- Sharp attention to detail and strong proofreading skills.
- Good instincts for tone, audience, and storytelling.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Eagerness to learn and contribute across multiple communications disciplines.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with Google Workspace or Microsoft Office Suite.
What Will Make Us REALLY Love You
- Previous internship or coursework related to communications, PR, or writing.
- Experience writing for different audiences (student publications, blogs, social media, etc.).
- You show curiosity, initiative, and growth across all areas of corporate communications.
What You'll Love About Us:
- A Great Company Culture that has been recognized by multiple organizations like Inc, and Salt Lake Tribune
- Paid time off for summer holidays and birthdays
- 401k plans with up to 6% company match
- Join us for company events during the summer
- We pay for a one year subscription to Financial Peace University and you walk away with financial savvy and a bonus
About Us
At BambooHR, we're building something different: we're building a people intelligence platform that transforms HR and sets people free to do great work! We're a proven market leader driving innovation while building lasting success through thoughtful, sustainable growth. Here, you'll find a place that champions growth: both professional and personal, both individual and collective.
We invest in potential, giving you the space to stretch your capabilities and turn good ideas into reality while providing the safety net of a supportive, values-driven culture. Our approach combines meaningful work with meaningful lives, offering competitive benefits, professional development, and the flexibility to thrive both in and outside the office.
What sets us apart isn't just what we do, but how we do it: with openness, integrity, and a shared commitment to doing the right thing. Join us in creating HR software that makes work better for everyone, while we make work better for you.
BambooHR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process. If you would like to request accommodations, please let your recruiter know.
BambooHR is An Equal Opportunity Employer--M/F/D/V
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