Communications Intern

#WeAreONEOK – Fortune 500 company. 100+ years in business. Leading midstream service provider. Safety first. Sustainable operations. Environmentally responsible. Employee focused.

JOB SUMMARY

Are you passionate about effective communication and eager to support organizational growth through strategic messaging and media relations? ONEOK is seeking driven individuals to join our Communications team in entry-level roles, where you'll gain hands-on experience and learn more about communications in the energy industry.

At ONEOK, we are committed to providing our interns with comprehensive guidance and mentoring. This role is designed to enhance your communication skills, media relations expertise, and understanding of strategic messaging, while fostering teamwork, creativity, and adaptability.

As a Communications intern, you'll assist with a variety of tasks related to public relations, internal communications, and content creation. Your responsibilities will include supporting the development, implementation, and maintenance of communication strategies that enhance organizational reputation and engagement.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: - Assist with drafting and editing internal and external communications, including press releases newsletters and social media content. - Contribute to the development and execution of communication plans and campaigns. - Help manage media relations, including coordinating with journalists and handling media inquiries and subsequent coverage. - Support the creation and maintenance of communication materials, such as presentations, reports, and promotional content. - Participate in the planning and coordination of company events and initiatives. - Aid in monitoring and analyzing communication effectiveness and public perception.

Experience: - Familiarity with communication tools and platforms, including social media, content management systems, and basic graphic design software is beneficial. Join us at ONEOK and be part of a team that values clear, impactful communication and innovative strategies. If you are enthusiastic about communications and eager to contribute to our mission, apply now to start your journey with ONEOK and make a meaningful impact in the energy sector.

Education

Bachelor’s or higher degree related to the internship area should be under pursuit or have been obtained

Work Experience

None required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to: take initiative, demonstrate a positive attitude with an eagerness to learn, and be adaptable

Ability to: apply basic arithmetic: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division and/or advanced math, algebra, and/or statistical methods

Ability to: communicate, exchange written and verbal information and/or instructions

Ability to: contribute critical thinking skills, work well in teams, have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and strong verbal and written communication skills

Licenses and Certifications

None required

Strength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/Requirements

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.

Strength Factor Description - Physical Demands/Requirements

Standing: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about (Occasionally)

Walking: Moving about on foot (Frequently)

Sitting: Remaining in a seated position (Constantly)

Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) (Occasionally)

Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder (Occasionally)

Pushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (Occasionally)

Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking) (Occasionally)

Climbing: Ladders, Stairs (Occasionally)

Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling (Occasionally)

Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist (Occasionally)

Kneeling: Bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees (Occasionally)

Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine (Occasionally)

Crawling: Moving about on the hands and arms in any direction (Occasionally)

Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction (Constantly)

Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with the hand or hands (Manual Dexterity) (Constantly)

Fingering: Picking, pinching or otherwise working with the fingers primarily (Finger Dexterity) (Constantly)

Feeling: Perceiving such attributes of objects/materials as size, shape, temperature, texture, movement or pulsation by receptors in the skin, particularly those of the finger tips (Constantly)

Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas/information by means of the spoken word (Frequently)

Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sound by the ear (Frequently)

Tasting/Smelling: (Occasionally)

Near Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less (Constantly)

Far Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 feet for more (Frequently)

Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are (Frequently)

Vision: Color - The ability to identify and distinguish colors (Constantly)

Working Conditions/Environment

Employee is subject to inside environmental conditions

Working Conditions

Well lighted, climate controlled areas