Description

Corteva Agriscience is seeking motivated graduate or undergraduate candidates eager to gain comprehensive experience in communications and public affairs within the agricultural industry.

You will be part of the dynamic Corteva Agriscience Global Public Affairs team, focusing on communications. This role offers exposure to real projects and challenges in a vibrant environment, providing valuable real-world experience. You will be responsible for assigned projects, enhancing your strategic thinking, project management, communications plan development, oral communication, and writing skills. Additionally, you will gain insights into Public Affairs’ role in a rapidly evolving industry.

Learning Opportunities:

• Develop a deeper understanding of agriculture, biotechnology, and plant breeding.

• Gain knowledge of Corteva’s stakeholder engagement strategies and the global agricultural issues landscape.

What You’ll Do:

• Actively participate as a collaborative team member within the Global Public Affairs group.

• Provide general support to the communications organization, focusing on the Seed Business and other areas within the Global Business Centers.

• Engage in various writing projects, including communications plan development, article and news release creation, topic research, fact sheet development, and more.

• · Assist with media relations, issues management, employee communications, digital/social media posts, presentation creation, and special events.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring:

• Minimum GPA of 3.0.

• Undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in Communications, Public Relations, or a related field. Candidates must be enrolled in classes the semester following their internship with Corteva.

• Must be able to relocate to Johnston, IA or Indianapolis, IN for the duration of the internship.

• Must be able to work full-time (40 hours per week) for 10-12 weeks during the timeframe of internship (typically May to August).

• Excellent writing skills and the ability to communicate effectively. Writing samples will be required as part of the application process.

• Strategic thinker, self-starter, and team player.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Strong research and collaboration skills.

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $15.00 – $32.50 hourly. This reflects a reasonable estimate of the targeted base salary for this role. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus. Based on factors such as geographic location and candidate qualifications, actual base pay is determined when an employment offer is made.