Transforming the Future with the Convergence of Simulation and Data
Marketing Communications Intern
Do you like a challenge, are you a complex thinker who likes to solve problems? If so, then you might be the new Altairian we are searching for. At Altair, your curiosity matters. We pride ourselves on a business culture that enables open, creative thinking, and we deeply value our employees and their contributions towards our clients' success, as well as our own.
- This is a hybrid role with 2 days a week out of our Troy, MI headquarters location. Candidates must upload two-three writing samples to their profiles for consideration.
Job Summary
Altair is looking for a creative, energetic marketing communications intern to help elevate the Altair brand through a variety of marketing communications channels including (but not limited to) content development, media relations, social media, and internal communications.
The marketing communications intern will be part of Altair’s Integrated Marketing & Communications team and will report to the Vice President of Corporate Communications.
What You Will Do
You will play a role in three key areas that align with Altair’s communications and brand strategy; this will give you exposure and experience across a variety of marketing communications channels.
- Content Development
- Write monthly LinkedIn newsletter and biweekly internal communications newsletter
- Write news releases, articles, and social media copy
- Media Relations
- Be part of the team to develop and launch a brand awareness campaign. You will assist with various aspects of the campaign, including pitching media, feature article topics, and more
- Social Media
- Collaborate with global social media manager to develop social media copy
- Ideate and execute Instagram campaigns, including writing copy, capturing photos/images, conducting light editing, creating Reels, etc.
- Help measure success and monthly/quarterly reporting
- Operate with confidentiality and discretion
What You Will Need
- Student pursuing or having received a bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing, or related field
- 1-2 years experience in a communications or writing internship role a plus
- Excellent writing skills with a keen ability to create uplifting, engaging, easy-to-read content
- Have an adaptable approach to learning and ability to pick things up quickly
- Sensitivity to Altair’s goals and values and the ability to relay them to employees
- Good interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Strong leadership qualities, including being proactive, communicative, and efficient
- Must be living in or around Troy, MI area
- Candidates must provide 2-3 writing samples that showcase their ability to communicate effectively and creatively across different formats
Basics
How You Will Be Successful:
- Envision the Future
- Communicate Honestly and Broadly
- Seek Technology and Business “Firsts”
- Embrace Diversity and Take Risks
What We Offer
- Paid Holidays
- Competitive Salary
- Outstanding Work/Life Balance
- Collaborative environment
Why Work With Us
Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of product development, high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.
Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing and artificial intelligence (AI).
For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation, and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.com .
Ready to go? #ONLYFORWARD
At our core we are explorers; adventurers; pioneers. We are the brains behind some of the world’s most revolutionary innovations and are not only comfortable in new and uncharted waters, we dive in headfirst. We are the original trailblazers that make the impossible possible, discovering new solutions to our customer’s toughest challenges.
Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair's history demonstrates a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.
