Smurfit Westrock, a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging, operates in 40 countries with over 500 packaging converting operations and 63 paper mills. We offer an unparalleled portfolio of innovative packaging solutions, ranging from corrugated and consumer packaging to Bag-in-Box® packaging and point-of-sale displays. With the circular economy at the core of our business, we use renewable, recyclable and recycled materials to create sustainable packaging solutions. As a trusted partner to companies across the world, Smurfit Westrock is dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. We are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees, and the communities where we operate. Learn more at .
North America Communications Intern– Spring/Summer 2026
The Opportunity:
Join the North America Communications team and help us inform, engage and inspire colleagues to fulfill our aspiration to be one of the world’s most admired companies. You will contribute to projects that strengthen how we connect with employees, support leader communications, manage channels and deliver initiatives that reach key stakeholders. Work may include employee engagement campaigns, corporate giving activities, ad hoc communications projects, channel operations, and select social media support. Our goal is for you to gain meaningful experience across multiple facets of communications to advance your coursework and career path.
How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:
• Support integration of communications systems, processes and tools across North America to drive consistent ways of working.• Help manage internal channels so timely, accurate and engaging messages reach the right audiences.• Advance our community brand through engaging storytelling across multiple internal and external channels and performing research on current trends.• Support coordination of community engagement events and activities.• Draft clear, concise copy for intranet, email, leader toolkits, digital signage and other internal platforms.• Assist with planning and execution of employee engagement moments including campaigns, town halls and site-level activities.• Provide ad hoc support for leader communications, special initiatives and issues response materials.• Track performance metrics for channels and campaigns and summarize insights to inform next steps.
What you need to succeed:
• Strong writing and/or editing skills and ability to tailor messages to different audiences.• Solid interpersonal skills with the confidence to partner across teams.• Organization and attention to detail with the ability to manage several priorities.• Experience with Microsoft 365 tools, especially PowerPoint, Word and Excel.• Familiarity with intranet or content management systems and major social platforms is a plus.Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in progress in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Business or a related field• Available to work full time during Spring/Summer 2026 for approximately 10–12 weeks• Located in Atlanta, GA,Smurfit Westrock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/ Disabled/Veterans
Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.