Corporate Communications Summer Intern

Link Logistics Real Estate (“Link”) is a leading operator of last-mile logistics real estate. Established by Blackstone in 2019, the company connects consumption, technology, and the supply chain across its portfolio, which spans more than half a billion square feet. With more than 5 percent of U.S. GDP flowing through our spaces, we leverage our scale, proprietary data and insights, and foundational focus on sustainability to drive success for our customers’ businesses and deliver value for our stakeholders. Link Logistics strives to be the most equitable and inclusive industrial real estate company in the business. We put our people, customers, and communities first and find ways to make a conscious, positive impact where we live and work, prioritizing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) across our workforce to deliver an optimal employee experience. Every day, we work to reinvent and lead our industry forward by thinking bigger and challenging the status quo. 

Because we believe that good business must be synonymous with doing good, strong environmental, social and governance practices are foundational to our identity as a firm. These practices include setting ambitious goals to combat climate change, partnering with local nonprofits, and prioritizing internal diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.

Link’s 10-week paid summer internship program helps students gain valuable experience and develop business skills while learning the basics of logistics real estate. We offer internships in over 15 departments including Capital Markets, Construction, Corporate Communications, Development, Financial Planning & Analysis, Investments, IT, Asset Management, Property Management and more.   

Link is looking for actively enrolled juniors (rising seniors) who would be interested in a Corporate Communications internship to focus on strategic communications for our internal and external channels. Our paid 10-week summer internship program helps students gain valuable experience and develop business skills including learning the basics of department-specific functions as well as the ins and outs of the logistics real estate sector. The internship includes an assigned capstone project that will be presented to team members and senior leaders. 

In the communications world, no two days are alike, allowing for an enriching internship experience. One day you might evaluate a conference opportunity for one of our senior leaders. The next day you might help brainstorm new ways of internally communicating our story and driving connections among colleagues. The day after that you might help make updates to Link’s external website. The Corporate Communications intern will support the broader internal, external, content and production team.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Help manage our editorial calendar. 

• Provide support for internal and external metrics reporting. 

• Provide support on production and internal employee Town Hall.

• Create content for our intranet site. 

• Support social media and website initiatives. 

• Research thought leadership opportunities. 

• Brainstorm new opportunities to enhance the Link Logistics brand. 

• Bring creative ideas for how we connect with our audiences – both internal and external.

• Meet and network with other interns. 

• Participating in team meetings. 

• Learn from and work alongside our full-time Communications team, which brings a diverse set of backgrounds and skills spanning public relations, journalism, fiction writing and more. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university and ideally pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism or similar discipline. 

• Conscientious self-starter with good organizational and project management skills and keen attention to detail. 

• Ability to balance multiple projects and priorities. 

• Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to collaborate with teams. 

• Strong initiative, self-motivation, flexibility, adaptability and willingness to learn. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. 

• Able to commute to our Larkspur, California, office four days per week. 

$30/hour represents the presently anticipated base compensation pay range for this position at Link. Actual pay may vary based on various factors, including but not limited to location and experience.

EEO Statement

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant, employee, or other covered person based on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, caste, immigration status, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), protected leave status, domestic violence victim status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations, if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email People@linklogistics.com.