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Illumio · 9 hours ago

Corporate Communications Intern

Sunnyvale, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Spring

Illumio is a leader in ransomware and breach containment, redefining how organizations contain cyberattacks. As a Corporate Communications Intern, you will contribute to shaping narratives around breach containment and support initiatives to amplify Illumio's message and strengthen its industry presence.

Cloud SecurityCyber SecurityData CenterSaaSSecurity

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Research and shortlist external speaking and panel opportunities for E-staff; develop outreach strategies

Support planning and pitching processes: create pitch decks, compile briefing materials, assist in outreach execution

Assist in podcast research, editing, and content preparation

Perform competitive benchmarking across PR, media presence, and social platforms

Track and report on PR/social metrics—coverage volume, engagement, share of voice

Assist with internal/external messaging, press releases, newsletters, and communications campaigns

Help build media lists, send pitches, and support outreach follow-up

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, updating decks, and maintaining a content calendar

Update website with news coverage and award wins

Qualification

Research skillsSocial media proficiencyWriting abilitiesPodcast editingAnalytical toolsMicrosoft OfficeMultimedia skillsTeam collaborationAttention to detailCreative communicationOrganizational skills

Required

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Communications, PR, Marketing, Journalism, or related field

Strong research and writing abilities; comfort working across formats—briefing docs, pitches, social content

Familiarity with podcast editing; experience using basic audio tools

Proficiency with social media platforms and analytical tools (e.g., native analytics, Google Analytics)

Demonstrated attention to detail and excellent organizational skills

Passion for proactive, creative communication and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Team oriented with strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate

Preferred

Exposure to media pitching or public speaking event support

Experience with press monitoring tools or benchmarking tools

Basic Microsoft Office and multimedia skills (e.g., Canva, PowerPoint, Photoshop)

Benefits

Mentorship from seasoned Communications and PR professionals

Hands-on experience with media pitching, podcast production, and social media creation

Exposure to high-visibility events and thought leadership opportunities

Career development workshops and networking with senior leadership

Opportunities to explore and experiment with AI tools

Company

Illumio

Glassdoor4.1

Illumio, the breach containment leader

Founded in 2013

Sunnyvale, California, USA

501-1000 employees

http://www.illumio.com

H1B Sponsorship

Illumio has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)

Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship

Represents job field similar to this job

Trends of Total Sponsorships

2025 (44)

2024 (26)

2023 (21)

2022 (12)

2021 (19)

2020 (24)

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Total Funding

$557.5M

Key Investors

Thoma BravoJ.P. Morgan Asset ManagementGeneral Catalyst

2021-06-23Series F· $225M

2019-02-07Series E· $65M

2017-06-07Series D· $125M

Leadership Team

Andrew Rubin

CEO & Founder

Anup Singh

Chief Financial Officer

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