Communications & Marketing Intern

Job Posting End Date
10-02-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary Summer Internship Program at American Electric Power Each summer, American Electric Power welcomes the brightest and most driven college students to join our 10-to-12-week paid internship program.

Why Join Us?

This is your chance to embark on an exciting journey where you can make a real impact from day one! You’ll learn directly from industry leaders, collaborate with a dynamic team, and engage in mentorship opportunities while working on individual projects that showcase your unique talents. We’re dedicated to your growth, offering comprehensive training and development programs tailored to enhance your skills and deepen your understanding of the electric utility industry.

Prepare for a challenging yet rewarding experience - you’ll contribute to meaningful projects while accelerating both your personal and professional development. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to kickstart your career with us!

Job Description Corporate Communications/Marketing Communications Intern Position Summary You’re a hardworking student who wants to gain hands-on experience outside the classroom alongside experienced communications pros. You’re also passionate about blending your creativity and writing skills to bring stories to life. It’s an exciting time in the energy industry as American Electric Power builds the grid of the future to support once-in-a-generation growth.

Are you ready to join us on this journey and use your talents to help share our story?

AEP is seeking a full-time, paid Communications & Marketing intern for its corporate headquarters in Columbus, Ohio for Summer 2027. As an intern, you’ll see what it’s like to work for a Fortune 200 energy company and use your skills to engage employees, create stronger customer relationships and drive business strategy. You’ll be treated as a professional with important assignments like writing news releases, distributing critical messages to AEP’s nearly 16,000 employees, writing marketing copy and developing creative ideas that showcase our brand and story.

You’ll also learn more about the energy industry through hands-on experiences, like site visits at a power plant or line worker training school and attending photo shoots in the field.

The summer internship lasts 10-12 weeks, depending on your college schedule.

What Your Day May Look Like You’ll have the opportunity to tackle a variety of projects covering internal, external and/or marketing communications. You’ll work with seasoned communications professionals who will provide support and guidance throughout your journey.

A typical day as an intern on our team may involve:

Supporting other internal departments with communications needs, such as writing feature news articles for the intranet and , hosting and recording podcasts and drafting company-wide emails to employees

Writing news releases and developing talking points to communicate with external stakeholders; supporting executive communications

Creating content for social media

Drafting web copy for our corporate and operating company websites

Writing headlines, ad copy and scripts, and working hand-in-hand with the Creative Services team to bring ads, videos, posters and other presentations to life Assisting with corporate events and special projects

Minimum Qualifications Completion of a sophomore year of a bachelor’s degree in journalism, business, marketing, advertising, communications, public relations or a related field by Summer 2027

Minimum 3.0 GPAStrong writing and organizational skills, attention to detail

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Canva and Adobe programs is a plus Familiarity…