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The Corporate Communications Intern will make important contributions to the work of a major international academic publisher and gain a valuable introduction to a career in communications and publishing.

This paid, part-time internship (15-25 hours per week during normal office hours) begins summer 2025 and may extend into future semesters based on performance and continued interest. Interns may work remotely or from one of our two main US offices (Washington, DC, or Thousand Oaks, CA).

The job functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Support the Global Corporate Communications department in maintaining social media channels, particularly by crafting, scheduling, monitoring, engaging with, and analyzing content for Bluesky and other corporate channels as needed
• Proofread social media posts via Hootsuite
• Assist with monitoring and reporting online mentions of Sage and Sage-related materials and brands
• Assist in the creation and editing of written communications related to public relations, including blog posts, press releases, and slide presentations
• Conduct research that will bring new insights to communications, including research on industry news and events
• Provide input to campaigns focusing on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives
• Support internal communications, as needed, including maintenance of an internal bank of collateral, an internal news reporting blog, and media tracking and assessment
• Track social media engagement to determine campaign performance
• Other administrative support

Any combination equivalent to, but not limited to, the following:

• Must be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited college or university. Communications, English, or related program of study is preferred.
• Have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
• Experience with basic social media tools such as: Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Squarespace/WordPress
• Experience writing press releases, blog posts, and other public communications is preferred
• Experience interpreting data and crafting graphs is a plus
• Experience using social media for business (e.g., basic understanding of Hootsuite) is preferred
• Knowledge of AP style of writing is preferred

If you have a disability and you need any support during the application process, please contact hr.resume@sagepub.com. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Pay Transparency & Benefits Package:

Sage Publishing is committed to being an inclusive employer where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect. Sage is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Compensation at Sage is influenced by several factors, including but not limited to skill set, nature and level of experience, qualifications, and other relevant considerations.  Please note that the compensation details listed in U.S. role postings reflect the base salary only and do not include bonuses or benefits. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range and additional aspects of the compensation/benefits package for this position during the hiring process. If your desired salary falls outside of this range, we hope you'll still apply as there may be other positions that better align.

Sage offers freedom and autonomy in your day-to-day with hybrid or remote work, depending on the role. Join the nearly 2,000 Sage employees worldwide who deliver products and services that serve to fulfill our noble goal of education and dissemination of knowledge globally. We’d love to meet you!

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Sage Publishing is committed to being an inclusive employer where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and partnership status, pregnancy and parental responsibilities, race, religion and belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We believe that diversity is a cornerstone of a vibrant culture. We want Sage to be an organization where the most talented staff and high-potential staff are recruited, have the opportunity to grow, and want to work. We strive to achieve a better representation of diverse talent at all levels, including leadership, across our workforce.