As a Global Strategic Communications Intern, you'll have the opportunity to create corporate communication materials and help coordinate company events while learning about a global distribution organization. The GPC internship program provides a tremendous leadership opportunity for undergraduate students, graduate students, or recent graduates who are interested in being immersed in the business operations of their respective field of interest for a Fortune 200 company. Interns will do meaningful work through specific a project(s) and/or initiative(s) in their respective departments and make a final presentation at the conclusion of their internship. Interns will enjoy robust networking and personal development opportunities through formalized interactions with senior leadership, training workshops, and city-wide intern events. Interns will have fun and give back through opportunities to meet fellow college-aged students, social outings, service projects, and more! Responsibilities: * Write and edit news articles for the intranet * Help create content including presentations, videos and graphics for use internally * Write and edit talking points/key messages for executives * Help coordinate events such as Quarterly Business Reviews and social gatherings * Assemble materials for communication projects/programs * Assist in the development of press releases, briefing documents and award submissions * Work collaboratively with a high-powered team of global communications professionals to build knowledge of how the function works * Use leading-edge communications technology and channels to engage a wide variety of audiences - both internally and externally * Flex content development skills across traditional writing, social media and interactive media * Learn how a global leader in the distribution of automotive parts, industrial parts, and office products operates day-to-day Qualifications: * Must be legally permitted to work in the United States. * Must be eighteen years of age or older. * High School diploma or GED required. * Basic skills with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, required. * Current enrollment as an undergraduate student at an accredited institution pursuing a degree in journalism, communications, public relations or other related field required Preferred Qualifications: * 3.25 GPA or above preferred Leadership Skills: * Embodies the following values: serve, perform, influence, respect, innovate, team. * Effectively communicates by motivating and inspiring others through clear and proactive communication. * Delivers results and drives customer success by committing and focusing on outcomes to deliver results and making the customer the center of decisions. * Makes balanced decisions and thinks strategically by being a forward thinker Physical Demands/Working Environment: * Expected to operate in a professional office environment. * The 2025 program will run from May 19, 2025, through August 1, 2025 * The work week is 40-hours. * Working hours are 8:00AM - 5:00PM with a 1-hour lunch break. Not the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by joining our Talent Community on jobs.genpt.com or create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest! GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.