2026 GAM, Summer Corporate Communications Intern (4 months)

Looking to start your communications career? As an Intern on the RBC Global Asset Management (GAM) Corporate Communications team, you will support teammates in delivering high-quality, captivating external and internal communications activities to build and protect the reputation of RBC and help GAM employees stay informed. The ideal candidate has excellent written and editorial skills, strong interpersonal skills, and an interest in media and the finance industry. Most importantly, you are enthusiastic and pay attention to detail.

RBC fosters a positive learning environment for students by providing the support and resources to help strategize your career path. Since we opened our doors in 1864, RBC has grown to become one of North America's leading diversified financial services companies. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-performing and dynamic global group.

What will you do?

You will join and support the RBC GAM Corporate Communications team for the summer, and be required to collaborate in a fast-paced environment. Roles and responsibilities will vary but include:

• Supporting teammates in delivering high-quality, captivating external and internal communications within short timelines
• Drafting press releases
• Helping with media relations efforts (e.g. developing media lists, pitch ideas and working with internal spokespeople)
• Writing articles for GAMspace, RBC GAM’s intranet
• Supporting internal employee engagement activities
• Completing other communications projects and assignments as required

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have:

• Working towards a Bachelor or Masters degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or other related field 
• Strong personal skills and the ability to work effectively independently and within a team environment
• Professional written, editorial and verbal communication skills
• Excellent analytical, communication and problem solving skills
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize, handle multiple tasks under pressure and meet time-sensitive deadlines
• Ability to think critically, creatively and “outside the box”

Nice-to-have

• Knowledge and an understanding of the finance industry
• Avid consumer of news
• Proficient in the full suite of Microsoft Products and Adobe
• Experience with content management systems and email tools
• Previous experience working at a financial institution

Please note: 

In order to be eligible for these student positions, you must either: 

• Be returning back to school after the work term end-date; or 
• If you are not returning back to school (i.e. are graduating immediately after the work term), you must require the full work term as a mandatory component in order to graduate successfully

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual. At RBC, you will have opportunities to:

• Interact with leaders who support your development through coaching and managing
• Network and build lasting relationships with students from diverse backgrounds from across Canada
• Make a difference and lasting impact through meaningful work
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

Additional Job Details

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.