Marketing and Digital Intern

Welcome to the intersection of energy and home services. At NRG, we’re all about propelling the next generation of leaders forward. We are driven by our passion to create a smarter, cleaner and more connected future. We deliver innovative solutions that make our customers’ lives easier—helping them power, protect, and intelligently manage their homes and businesses. To do this, we need creative and talented people to join our company.

We offer a dynamic work environment and a unified and inclusive culture. NRG fosters a strong sense of belonging that leads to better collaboration and business performance. Our company programs are designed to help employees develop the skills they need for success now and in the future. In everything we do, we aim to champion our employees and bring value to our customers, investors and society.

• *NRG and Direct Energy**
• *Summer Internship Program**

This 16 week paid internship will provide a student exposure to brand marketing, advertising, community and sponsorship, digital and web, data and marketing analytics

• *Marketing Intern Responsibilities include**:
• Digital/brand marketing and campaign support
• Reporting, analytics and competitor/market analysis
• Copywriting, SEO and content creation
• Supporting community engagement and summer event strategy
• Retail execution and support
• Social media strategy and community management
• Web best practices, testing and QA
• Project Management, administration and tool/software training and development
• *NRG Interns need to be able to demonstrate the following behaviors**:
• Build and maintain effective working relationships; Communicate/collaborate effectively
• Have a positive impact through self-awareness and social skills
• Deliver excellent customer service
• Take initiative and set high standards for self
• Look at the bigger picture and recognize the impact of your actions
• Learn from experience to perform in new or changing situations
• Focus energy on what will make a difference and deliver exceptional results
• Learn about our business and proactively make recommendations
• *Minimum Qualifications**
• Degree discipline: Marketing/Communications/Public Relations
• Must have completed second year of university with a 3.0 GPA or higher
• Must be eligible to work in the Canada without sponsorship
• *Working Conditions**
• Open office environment (hybrid in office Mon, Tues, Thurs and other days as needed)
• Primary Location of Employment: Calgary, AB
• Based on placement, location, the schedule of your work week will be a hybrid work schedule: a combination of remote work and in-office per team needs including travel across Alberta
• May require a valid driver’s license
• Must be able to lift minimum 40 lbs.
• Must have valid passport to travel to the US.

NRG Energy is committed to providing broad access to employment opportunities for diverse job seekers, and to ensuring our workforce represents the diverse communities we serve. We abide by human rights legislation and accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with applicable law.