Public Affairs Intern

Public Affairs Department (Houston)
Disciplines: Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Event Planning
Aramco Americas Public Affairs serves a dual role in Houston - first to support and advocate the overall business interests of Saudi Aramco in North America, and second to maintain a positive image locally through programs of good corporate citizenship. These efforts complement Saudi Aramco's global reputation as a reliable supplier of energy while promoting important intercultural understanding.
 

Summer Student Corporate Citizenship Opportunity  
Assists the Citizenship team in the development, support and reporting of volunteering activities. Serving as representative of the Public Affairs department at events and activations. Works collaboratively with other team members in the planning and execution of corporate Citizenship services to advance the company’s reputation and raise awareness for Saudi Aramco’s (SAO) role and presence in the U.S.  

Typical activities Include: 

• Assists in volunteer coordination and support, onsite logistics and preparation
• Assists in event planning
• Preparing reports to inform and highlight Citizenship activities
•  Assists in advancing communications/highlights: writing, photo/video, social media     
• Collaborating on analytical reporting  
• Other administrative tasks TBD  

Summer Student Publications Opportunity
We are seeking a curious and motivated Intern, interested in cross-cultural topics, to join our team. This internship offers an opportunity to work on content creation and editorial process for the AramcoWorld magazine (print and digital editions), along with other publications tasks.  

Typical activities include:

• Assist with research and fact-checking 
• Write short digital content and captions 
• Organize social calendars and archives 
• Create social media content for Instagram and Facebook  
• Publish website content, when needed 
• Support the coordination of AramcoWorld print edition logistics 
• Assist with editorial planning 
• Pitch stories for print and online content 
• Perform administrative tasks as needed to support the editorial team 

Summer Student Events & Branding Strategy Opportunity 
The summer student will assist colleagues with sponsored events, conferences, or projects.  

Typical activities Include: 

• Will be supporting the events team; onsite logistics and preparation (t-shirt pickup, etc.)
• Support the branded merchandise store/requests 
• Support Public Affairs branded inventory - organizing
• Assist with data input for the project tracker and internal requests
• Help with writing highlights on events and activities for PA
• If applicable work with design on internal digital signs

Summer Student Corporate Communications Opportunity
Assists the corporate communications team in the development of communications and digital strategy in support of Aramco Americas Company (AACO) and serves as onsite representative for communications at events and with partners on PR activities. Works with other communications team members in the planning and execution of corporate communication services to advance the company’s reputation and raise awareness for Saudi Aramco’s (SAO) role and presence in the U.S. 

Typical activities Include:

• Assists in managing websites and other digital channels 
• Assists in creating digital content: writing, photo/video shoots, social media 
• Communications and analytics reporting 
• Assists in event planning and staffing 
• Other administrative tasks TBD

Opportunity eligible for internship course credit (credits earned), please check with your Academic Advisor or University.