Communications Intern

**Job Type**:
Intern/Student (Fixed Term)
Plains is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs). Plains also operates strategically-located facilities for crude oil and NGL storage, separates NGL from natural gas and fractionates NGL into pure liquid petroleum gas (LPG) products, including propane and butane.

Fueled by our strong leadership team and a dedicated employee base, combined with our expertise in marketing, logistics and our asset base, Plains is well-positioned to provide our customers with flexible, value-added services now and in the future.

We are looking for high achieving, analytical, creative, entrepreneurial, and passionate students to join our Early Talent program. The Plains Early Talent program offers students the opportunity to learn and develop the skills they need to pursue long, successful careers in the energy industry.

Students are an integral part of our team, whose contributions help drive our business forward. Plains is proud to foster a culture where students are empowered to ask questions and feel as though they are part of the team from day one. We provide our students with opportunities to build their professional networks through working alongside skilled professionals, mentors, and other students.

**Responsibilities**:

- Write and edit news articles and other internal updates for the employee intranet and other internal communication channels
- Manage the intranet content schedule, maintain the associated calendar and lead content posting
- Support overall intranet governance and maintenance, including building, updating and optimizing pages, sites and content on the SharePoint-based platform
- Assist with filming and editing short-form videos
- Support the planning and execution of employee meetings and events
- Develop communication deliverables for corporate initiatives and internal clients, including but not limited to templates, presentations, talking points and event collateral
- Organize the library of corporate photography as well as attend events to take new photos to be included
- Liaise with team members and other departments as required to deliver on ad-hoc communication assignments
- Complete and present an assigned project

**Other details**:

- Minimum third-year student enrolled in full-time studies in a post-secondary institution, working towards a bachelor's degree in communications, marketing or public relations
- Preference will be given to a student who will be returning to university to finish their undergraduate degree following the completion of this work term
- Both formal and non-formal co-op students are eligible to apply
- Interns must be able and willing to relocate themselves to Calgary for the duration of the work term
- Interns must be able to commit to an 8-month work term starting May 5, 2025 to be considered for the position; and

**Qualifications**:

- An entrepreneurial self-starter who is driven to learn and contribute
- Strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment and problem-solving skills
- Keen attention to detail, analysis and organization
- Proven ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and multi-task
- Skilled in simplifying complex ideas for a multitude of audiences
- Proficiency with MS Office, including PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, Teams, Outlook and Excel
- Preference for established knowledge and use of Adobe Creative Suite and/or Canva
- Proven flexibility and agility to adapt to changing business conditions
- Comfortable working within a fast-paced team environment and under mínimal supervision

**How to ace your interview**

**Application Essentials**: Include your resume, cover letter, and transcript.

**Preparation Tips**:
Learn about the midstream industry (TIP: watch this video)

Understand our core values, recent Plains news, or read our sustainability report.

Dress and communicate professionally.

Inform us of any vacation plans or changes in availability.

Prepare questions to ask at the end of your interview.

As a student at Plains you'll receive a competitive compensation, industry leading work experience, and the opportunity to take part in a variety of social events with colleagues.

All applicants not chosen for an interview shall have all personal information permanently deleted or disposed of with the exception of their resume, which will be kept on file in the event that another suitable position becomes available.