Corporate Communications Intern/Co-Op

About Paper Excellence: Paper Excellence is a leading pulp and paper producer, headquartered in Canada, with operations in North America and Europe. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Paper Excellence is focused on delivering high-quality products while minimizing its environmental impact. The company is dedicated to supporting the communities where it operates and building long-term relationships with stakeholders.

Job Summary: Paper Excellence is seeking a Corporate Communications Intern/Co-op student (6 months) to join its Public Affairs team. The successful candidate will work from the Richmond head office and work-from-home one day per week is available. This position will offer an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in a dynamic and growing industry, and to work with a team of professionals who are passionate about making a difference. The start date is negotiable.

Key Responsibilities

• Take meeting notes and minutes and prepare summaries for internal and external
• Regularly maintain our social media calendar and scheduling posts accordingly to maximize their reach and exposure.
• Assist in the process of developing new sections/pages and updating content on our new intranet.
• Contribute to the monthly internal employee newsletter by interviewing employees, gathering facts, accessing pictures and writing articles.
• Identify company associations, affiliations, and target audiences that our posts can be tailored to.
• Regularly updated SEO on company website to ensure it continues to work as it has been defined and to increase our result rankings.
• Source internal and external stakeholder information to produce, write and build social media content, including video. Also, identify trends, and best practices of the various social media platforms we use and monitor analytics for our channels.
• Provide support to the Reputation Management team in implementing its broader plan.
• Contribute to the development of communication materials, such as press releases and internal announcements, to support the company's public affairs

Qualifications

• Excellent research skills, with the ability to synthesize information and communicate it effectively.
• Strong knowledge of SharePoint in M365, Hootsuite and familiarity with Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro and Canva
• Ability to work independently and as part of a
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Currently enrolled in a relevant degree program, such as, public relations or communications.
• Strong written and verbal communication