Corporate Communications Intern

Job Description

Job Title: Corporate Communications Intern
Location: Chicago, IL

Launch Your Career with ADM’s Summer Internship Program!

Enjoy a rewarding 12-week experience at one of ADM’s North American locations. This program offers an opportunity to learn on-the-job skills through collaboration with colleagues, focusing on business deliverables and meaningful, real-world project work.

ADM offers competitive pay during your full-time (40-hour/week) internship.

ADM is proud to have an award-winning early career program, recognized as a 2025 recipient of Handshake’s Early Career Talent award and the RippleMatch Campus Forward Award!

ADM Company Highlights:

• Named one of America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek.
• Recipient of the 2025 Innovation Award for ADM’s Regenerative Agriculture Program.
• Recognized by U.S. Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in Manufacturing Best Companies to Work For in 2025.

Internship Program Requirements:

• Educational Background: Pursuing a four-year degree with an expected graduation between December 2026 and Summer 2028. Must have an overall 2.8 GPA.
• Transportation: Interns must have their own reliable transportation to and from work.
• Location: Must be located in Chicago, IL (Housing will NOT be provided).
• Background Check: Successful completion of a background check is required.
• Availability: Must be available for a summer internship from mid-May to early August 2026.
• Work Visa Sponsorship: Not available for this role.

Professional Development and Benefits During Your Internship:

• Enhance your skills with unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, language training, and mentoring programs.
• Access to a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that foster connection, support, and professional growth.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), offering personal support and resources.
• Personalized professional development sessions geared toward career development, social digital footprint, and personal brand.
• Based on business needs, interns showing high potential may be offered a return internship or a full-time position.

Job Summary:

ADM Investor Services is seeking a Corporate Communications Intern who will collaborate with a global team of 60 professional communicators and work closely with internal clients across ADM’s business. You’ll gain hands-on experience in corporate communications, social media, and public relations, with opportunities to:

• Create engaging multimedia content for internal and external audiences (written, video, presentation, social media materials).
• Develop communication strategies that help leaders effectively tell ADM’s story.
• Contribute to social media campaigns that enhance ADM’s brand and reach key audiences.
• Support executive communications to promote business initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Work with ADM’s Global Communications team to craft the company’s narrative for external audiences.
• Assist in developing and implementing communication strategies and messages for company initiatives.
• Collaborate with the team to optimize the use of communication channels, including social media and press releases.
• Create internal communication content to highlight business achievements and boost employee engagement.
• Support storytelling for senior leaders, connecting with both internal and external audiences.
• Build relationships and collaborate with stakeholders across geographies and business units.
• Expand your understanding of ADM’s history, strategy, culture, products, and services.

Requirements:

• Interest in communications, public relations, or related fields.
• Strong writing skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics for various communication channels (e.g., social media, press releases, presentations).
• Understanding of social media platforms and a desire to create content that aligns with company goals.
• Excellent organizational skills and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional demeanor with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to integrity, safety, inclusion, and quality.

Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

Compensation & Employment Terms:

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between: $21 – $25 hourly rate (dependent on graduation date).

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (#IncludingYou):

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and creating welcoming, truly inclusive work environments—environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About ADM:

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities, and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

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