External Communications Intern, Social Media & PR 4 Months - Fall 2026

About the opportunity: We’re looking for an Intern to provide critical support to the External Communications team during a high-impact period, including the lead-up to and execution of Dayforce Discover, our marquee global customer conference.   This role will primarily support social media operations and execution, helping ensure content is planned, scheduled, monitored, and delivered accurately across key channels. The intern will also provide secondary support to public relations activities, including media monitoring, media list development, and drafting support.   This is a hands-on opportunity for an organized, detail-oriented individual who is interested in building experience in corporate social media and external communications within a fast-paced, global organization. The successful candidate will work closely with the External Communications team and cross-functional partners, including Content, Creative, Events, Growth Marketing, and Product Marketing to support timely and effective execution of major company moments, announcements, and campaigns.   What you’ll get to do: Social media support — primary focus Support day-to-day social media operations across corporate channels, including content scheduling, publishing coordination, and calendar maintenance Monitor social media channels for engagement, brand mentions, audience activity, and relevant trends Assist with scheduling and publishing content through Sprout Social and related social media management tools Coordinate with Creative and Marketing teams to help ensure required assets, copy, and approvals are delivered on time Submit and track Smartsheet requests related to social media content and creative needs Help maintain social content calendars and ensure posts align with campaign timelines, corporate priorities, and key announcements Support social media execution for Dayforce Discover, product announcements, thought leadership, and global report activity Assist with basic social media reporting, including tracking post activity, engagement, and performance highlights   Public relations support — secondary focus Assist with drafting media briefs, briefing documents, and supporting PR materials Build, update, and maintain targeted media lists Monitor for news coverage related to Dayforce, competitors, industry trends, and key announcements Support tracking and reporting of media coverage and PR activity   Team and operational support Provide administrative and coordination support to the broader External Communications team Help manage timelines, deliverables, and follow-ups during peak campaign periods Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Communications, Creative, Marketing, and PR Support overall team organization, responsiveness, and execution quality   Skills and experience we value: Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree or diploma in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Business, or a related field Strong written and verbal communication skills High attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines Interest in corporate social media, external communications, marketing, or public relations Familiarity with major social media platforms, including LinkedIn, X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube Familiarity with Sprout Social or similar social media management platforms Comfort working with content calendars, scheduling tools, and approval workflows Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a professional environment Willingness to learn, take direction, and contribute in a fast-paced setting