Corporate Communications Intern

About Us   American Century Investments® is a leading global asset manager with over 65 years of experience helping a broad base of clients achieve their financial goals. Our expertise spans global equities and fixed income, multi-asset strategies, ETFs, and private investments.   Privately owned and independent, we focus solely on investment management. But there’s an unexpected side to us, too. We direct 40% of our dividends every year—over $2 billion since 2000—to the Stowers Institute for Medical Research. Our ongoing financial support drives the Institute’s breakthrough work and mission of defeating life-threatening diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s. So, the better we do for our clients, the more we can do for everyone.   All who work here around the globe are inspired every day by the unique difference our hard work can make in so many lives. It shows in the curiosity we bring to every initiative, the deep relationships we build with our clients, and the way we treat each other in the hallway. If you’re excited to learn more about us, we can’t wait to learn more about you.   Are you seeking an opportunity to gain outstanding Corporate Communications experience with a reputable, employee-focused firm in KC? As a Corporate Communications Intern you will work with a team of communications professionals to learn about our firm and the financial services industry. Your internship will include formal training and continuous learning and mentoring. Throughout the summer, you’ll apply that knowledge to real business projects. This program is for currently enrolled undergraduate students. The deadline to apply is November 1, 2026. Location: this onsite position will be based out of our Kansas City, MO office. Program dates: June 2nd - August 6th (10 weeks) Work schedule: 40 hours/week - Monday-Friday (8am-5pm) In this internship, you will... Assist with the execution of internal communications and external public relations and social media projects. Write compelling business and feature content/copy for both internal (employee) and external (traditional media) consumption. For internal-based projects, you will align with company branding and messaging goals, enabling employees to better understand our firm’s culture and how their work relates to the bigger picture. Your content will be published on our employee-facing intranet site. Assist with planning our editorial calendar. Help with proofing and editing content. For media relations and social media project work, you will support coordinated communications strategies, initiatives and programs. Help with the development and distribution of videos, photography and other imagery. Assist with tracking of both internal and external consumption of crafted content. Provide additional perspective and creativity to help produce the best outcomes. Here are some attributes that we are looking for in our next intern: Model our Winning Behaviors: Client Focused, Courageous…