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How does a Communication Specialist Intern typically contribute to cross-departmental projects within an organization?

As a Communication Specialist Intern, you'll often work closely with various teams such as marketing, human resources, and public relations to support integrated communication efforts. Your responsibilities may include drafting internal newsletters, preparing press releases, and assisting with social media campaigns to ensure consistent messaging across departments. This collaborative environment provides valuable exposure to different communication styles and strategies and helps you develop a versatile skill set. It also fosters strong professional relationships, which can be beneficial for future career advancement.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Communication Specialist Intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Communication Specialist Intern, you typically need strong writing, editing, and research skills, often supported by coursework or a degree in communications, public relations, or a related field. Familiarity with social media platforms, content management systems, and basic graphic design or video editing tools is commonly expected. Creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively help interns stand out in this role. These skills are essential for producing clear, engaging content and supporting cohesive communication strategies within an organization.

What does a Communication Specialist Intern do?

A Communication Specialist Intern supports the communications team by assisting in creating, editing, and distributing content across various platforms such as social media, press releases, newsletters, and internal communications. They help manage organizational messaging, coordinate events, and monitor media coverage. The role provides hands-on experience in public relations, marketing, and corporate communications, helping interns develop professional writing, research, and interpersonal skills. Interns often work closely with other departments to ensure consistent and effective communication both internally and externally.

What is the difference between Communication Specialist Intern vs Public Relations Intern?

AspectCommunication Specialist InternPublic Relations Intern
Required CredentialsRelated coursework, communication or media degrees often preferredSimilar educational background, often in communications, PR, or marketing
Work EnvironmentCorporate, agency, or nonprofit settings focusing on internal/external communicationPR agencies, corporate PR departments, media outlets
Employer & Industry UsageUsed across various industries for communication rolesPrimarily in PR, marketing, and media sectors
Search & Comparison IntentOften compared for entry-level communication rolesRelated to media relations and reputation management

Both roles involve communication skills and similar educational backgrounds. However, a Communication Specialist Intern typically focuses on internal and external messaging within organizations, while a Public Relations Intern emphasizes media relations and reputation management. The choice depends on your career interest in corporate communication versus media and public image strategies.

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Summer 2026 - Protection & Control Engineering Specialist Intern

Summer 2026 - Protection & Control Engineering Specialist Intern

Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC

Odessa, TX • On-site

$60K - $64K/yr

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Salary Range: $60,335-64,426
Relocation: No
Work Environment: On-Site
Location: May include but not limited to the following areas: Dallas-Fort Worth, Odessa, Waco-Temple-Taylor, Tyler-Lufkin
Protection & Control Engineering Specialist Intern
About Us
Oncor Electric Delivery is the sixth largest electric transmission and distribution utility in the country, serving ten million customers in 400+ cities across Texas. Oncor is leading the way in providing superior reliability while deploying one of the most advanced utility technology platforms in the nation. Our team of dedicated professionals is committed to responsible environmental stewardship, while working passionately to empower our customers' modern lives through the safe, reliable and efficient delivery of electricity.
Summary
The Protection & Control Engineering Specialist (P&C Engineering Specialist) Intern installs, tests, troubleshoots, maintains and analyzes the performance of protection and control equipment, supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems and associated communication devices. The P&C Engineering Specialist Intern also provides support to other P&C Engineering Specialists to ensure proper operation of system protection relaying schemes and SCADA systems to eliminate or limit damage, prevent the spread of system disturbances, reduce the number and duration of customer outages, and to minimize the probability of an ultimate cascading electrical system blackout.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Under direct supervision, the P&C Engineering Specialist Intern:
  • Installs protection and control facilities, modifies designs as needed, tests and calibrates protection and SCADA equipment, and provides direction for the technical aspects of substation construction projects in transmission switching stations, load serving substations, generation switchyards, and interconnection facilities with other companies to ensure that the appropriate protection and control facilities are installed safely without adversely affecting electric service.
  • Assists in developing testing plans and tests and maintains protective relaying equipment, relaying schemes, associated communication equipment, and SCADA systems to ensure that protection and control facilities operate as designed and to ensure system integrity and the reliable and secure operation of the ERCOT bulk power transmission grid and the power delivery system.
  • Monitors and analyzes the performance of the protection and control system, analyzes digital fault recorder information, investigates questionable operations, troubleshoots and repairs the protection and control system, and recommends programmatic solutions as needed to ensure system integrity and the reliable and secure operation of the ERCOT bulk power transmission grid and the power delivery system.
  • Develops written procedures for use by P&C Engineering Specialists and craft personnel to help ensure that construction and maintenance activities are conducted safely without unnecessary system exposure, customer interruption, or facility interruption.
  • Assists in providing technical direction to the transmission work center in areas such as system operations, breaker and regulator control systems, system fault analysis and fault location, and mobile equipment installation to help ensure the safe reliable operation of the transmission system.
  • Provides technical direction and performs emergency protection system modifications and high voltage switching to restore electrical service without unsafely exposing the electrical system.
  • Actively participate in personal technical development.

Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Systems Engineering Technology, Electrical Power Engineering Technology, Mechatronics Engineering Technology is required.

Benefits
  • Professional development and training opportunities.
  • A collaborative and dynamic work environment.
  • Opportunities for career advancement.

Internship locations may include but are not limited to the following areas: Dallas-Fort Worth, Odessa, Waco-Temple-Taylor, Tyler-Lufkin
Information about Oncor can be found under the corporate website: https://www.oncor.com
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