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About the Role

Canon U.S.A., Inc. is seeking a motivated graduate student for a 4-6 month Co-op opportunity within the Public Relations and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) team in Melville, NY. This role offers exposure to corporate communications, media relations, community engagement, and CSR initiatives, providing practical experience and skill-building in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

Participate in media tracking and curating content for various platforms.
Identify new media outlets and contacts to build media lists.
Craft and edit pitches, press releases, and media alerts.
Process documents through internal review processes.
Monitor media for competitor news and present findings.
Maintain communication with business units regarding deadlines and approvals.
Coordinate and execute CSR or brand-driven events, trade shows, press interviews, and media events.
Support CSR communications, social media, and PR initiatives.
Amplify Canon's CSR efforts and increase visibility in partnership with PR and Media Relations teams.
Assist with content development, copyediting, and proofreading for communications.
Support CSR events, conferences, showroom tours, press interviews, and media activities.
Research and identify organizations aligning with Canon’s CSR priorities.
Assist with social media and PR efforts highlighting CSR programs and showroom activities.
Help coordinate calendars, agendas, and project materials.
Collaborate with internal teams to support Canon brand initiatives.
Assist with tracking media coverage and preparing research and insights.
Support projects from planning through execution with attention to detail.

Requirements

Must be currently enrolled in a Master's degree program at a local university at the time of application.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Proficiency in Google Workspace applications (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, Gmail).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
Proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn in a fast-paced professional environment.
Demonstrated interest in public relations, corporate communications, corporate social responsibility, event planning, and brand reputation management.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
Flexibility to travel locally, up to 10%, and domestically as needed.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Must reside in the United States at the time of hire.
The Company will not pursue or support visa sponsorship.

Skills

Media tracking
Content curation
Media list building
Pitch and press release writing/editing
Document processing
Competitor media monitoring
Communication and follow-up
Event coordination and execution
CSR communications
Social media support
PR initiative support
Content development
Copyediting
Proofreading
Research
Calendar coordination
Project material coordination
Media coverage tracking
Research and insights preparation
Project planning and execution
Google Workspace proficiency
Microsoft Office proficiency
Organizational skills
Attention to detail
Independent work
Team collaboration
Critical thinking
Analytical skills
Media monitoring experience (plus)
Research experience (plus)
Event planning experience (plus)
Adaptability
Eagerness to learn
Public relations interest
Corporate communications interest
Corporate social responsibility interest
Event planning interest
Brand reputation management interest
Priority management

Location

Melville, NY

Work Type

Hybrid
Full-time
Co-op opportunity

Experience Level

Graduate student

Education Level

Master's degree program

Salary/Compensations

$25.00 hourly

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k) Savings Plan
Discretionary profit sharing
Discretionary success sharing
Educational assistance
Recognition programs
Vacation
Employee referral bonus
Employee discounts
“Dress for Your Day” attire program
Volunteer opportunities
Canon welcome kit
Official merch

About the Company

Canon U.S.A., Inc. is a leading provider of digital imaging solutions with approximately $28.5 billion in global revenue.
Canon Inc. has ranked in the top-10 for U.S. patents granted for 41 consecutive years.
Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility.
Where Talent Fosters Innovation.
Driven by a mission of exceeding customer expectations and enriching lives.
A phenomenal team working collaboratively toward common goals.
Employees possess a strong work ethic, creativity, and a cooperative spirit.
Belief in integrity, respect, empowerment, and making a difference in the communities served.
A global digital imaging leader with an unparalleled reputation for quality and innovation.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.