Communications Intern

Job Description

Communications Intern | Planet

The Tone:
This is a full-time, hybrid internship at Planet, located in San Francisco, CA, requiring three days per week in the office. Planet is a company that designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history, delivering an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform. This role is crucial for global storytelling, as the intern will help translate complex satellite data into compelling narratives that assist authoritative figures across commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. By joining Planet, you’ll be part of a mission to change how people see the world, supporting the company’s efforts to provide data that drives new technologies, revenue, research, and solutions to global challenges.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: San Francisco, CA
• Pay: $37–$60 hourly
• Team: Reports to the Communications Manager (US – remote)
• Mission: To actively participate in high-stakes communications moments, monitor media, draft content, and maintain the operational engine of the communications department.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Media Tracking: Own the daily tracking of media coverage and industry news, being the first to spot Planet mentions and drafting the weekly communications recap.
• Launch Support: Serve as a core team member for upcoming rocket launches, helping to develop the press release, blog content, and social media assets.
• Announcement Drafting: Support announcements and media interviews by drafting essential communications materials such as press releases, blog posts, media backgrounders, and briefing documents.
• Media List Management: Scrub and update master media lists, actively identifying new journalists and influencers who should be following the Planet story.
• Imagery Curation: Support the Media Think Tank Program (MTTP) by identifying striking Planet imagery suitable for use across social media and earned media pitches.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Candidates must currently be pursuing a degree in a relevant field such as Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or Marketing. This foundational educational background is essential for understanding the core principles of the role.
• Experience: While specific years are not required, candidates should possess familiarity with social platforms and demonstrate an interest in how brands effectively use these platforms to reach professional audiences. The role calls for someone eager to dive into Earth observation technology and global storytelling.
• Skills: Key skills include a keen eye for detail, the ability to write clear and engaging prose, and the capability to learn complex technical concepts and translate them for a general audience. The successful candidate will also be organized, curious, and energized by the prospect of turning data into narratives, displaying a “no task too small” attitude and a desire to work across different time zones and teams.
• Bonus: Strong writing skills, a comprehensive understanding of the media landscape, and experience in applying a suite of AI tools to streamline communications efforts are highly valued. An interest in technology, aerospace, and world events will also help candidates stand out.