Communications & Marketing Intern
- Location
- Roanoke, VA
- Listed
- 8 days ago
About the role
Job Posting End Date
11-20-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
Appalachian Power Company is seeking a full-time, paid Communications & Marketing intern for its Roanoke, Virginia office for Summer 2027. As an intern, you’ll see what it’s like to work for a Fortune 200 energy company and use your skills to engage employees, create stronger customer relationships and drive business strategy.
What You'll Do
You’ll have the opportunity to tackle a variety of projects covering internal, external and/or marketing communications. You’ll work with seasoned communications professionals who will provide support and guidance throughout your journey.
A typical day as an intern on our team may involve
- Writing news releases and developing talking points to communicate with external stakeholders; supporting executive communications
- Creating content for social media
- Drafting web copy for our corporate and operating company websites
- Writing headlines, ad copy and scripts, and working hand-in-hand with the Creative Services team to bring ads, videos, posters and other presentations to life
- Assisting with corporate events and special projects
Education requirements are listed below
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in journalism, business, marketing, advertising, communications, public relations or a related field.
- Must have completed at least your freshman year
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Strong writing and organizational skills, attention to detail
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Canva and Adobe programs is a plus
- Familiarity with AP Style.
Where You’ll Work: Our internship is located onsite in Roanoke, VA
Pay and benefits
In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do!
At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade
Co-Op/Intern-001
The Physical Demand Level for this job is
S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
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Equal opportunity and legal notices
It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.
From AEP's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 2, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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