Workiva is on a mission to power transparent reporting for a better world. We build and deliver the world’s leading cloud platform for assured integrated reporting to meet stakeholder demands for action, transparency, and disclosure of financial and non-financial data. Workiva offers the only unified SaaS platform that brings customers’ financial reporting, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) together in a controlled, secure, audit-ready platform. Our platform simplifies the most complex reporting and disclosure challenges by streamlining processes, connecting data and teams, and ensuring consistency.

Workiva

The Culture & Communications Intern plays a vital role in shaping the employee experience by supporting initiatives that foster connection, and engagement. This person will collaborate across HR, Marketing, and internal teams to amplify our employer brand and keep our global workforce informed and inspired.

Internal Communications: Draft, edit, and publish engaging content for internal channels to keep teams informed on company news, benefits, and cultural initiatives.Employee Engagement & Events: Support the planning, coordination, and execution of virtual and in-person employee events, town halls, and team-building activities.Culture & Recognition: Assist in managing employee recognition programs and celebrating milestones.Feedback & Analytics: Help administer and analyze pulse surveys or post-event feedback to gauge employee sentiment and measure the success of internal campaigns.

What You'll Need

Minimum Qualifications

Currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program, preferably in Business, Human Resource Management, Psychology, or a related program

Preferred Qualifications

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skillsSelf-motivated with strong propensity for action, results, and continuous improvementThe ability to work successfully in a high-energy, fast-paced, rapidly changing environmentExceptional organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and manage multiple processes, programs, and procedures simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlinesAbility to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriatelyExperience dealing with confidential and sensitive information

Travel Requirements & Working Conditions

Minimal travelReliable internet access for any period of time working remotely and not in a Workiva office 

Location: This internship is primarily a remote opportunity. However, if you are located near one of our office hubs, you are welcome to work in a hybrid capacity and utilize our office spaces. Check out our article on Workplace Flexibility to learn more.

When can you expect to hear back?

We are committed to attending all career fairs and recruitment events before closing our positions. That means, this position might be open without updates for a few weeks to give us time to connect with all potential candidates before wrapping up the recruitment season. Check out our tentative timeline below to see when you can expect to hear from us!

Postings close: September 27, 2026

Engineering postings close: October 2, 2026

Interviews: Early to mid October

Offers: Mid to late October

2027 Start Dates

Our positions have opportunities that start in the Spring or Summer. Please see our start dates below and let us know your availability in your application.

Spring 2027 Internships: Monday, January 4, 2027 (15-20 hours per week max)

How You’ll Be Rewarded

✅ Salary range in the US: $21.00 - $21.00

✅ 401(k) participation and match

✅ Paid sick leave

✅ A unique opportunity to further your learning experience through additional internship seasons

Why Join Workiva

Workiva is the platform designed to bring confidence, control, and a competitive edge to the world’s most complex organizations. Our AI-powered platform unifies finance, risk, and sustainability on a single, secure foundation—ensuring data is trusted, traceable, and ready to act on. With an unbroken path from source to output, leaders gain confidence in their numbers, visibility into current and emerging risks, and the ability to move with speed and precision in a constantly changing world.

At Workiva, you’ll bring technology to market that executives, boards, and regulators depend on. The work you do here helps organizations navigate uncertainty, maintain trust, and make decisions that stand up to scrutiny. If you’re energized by meaningful challenges, inspired by collaborative teams, and motivated to help organizations turn uncertainty into advantage, we’d love to meet you.

Employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other protected characteristic.

Workiva is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email earlycareer@workiva.com.

Workiva employees are required to undergo comprehensive security and privacy training tailored to their roles, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory standards.

Workiva supports employees in working where they work best - either from an office or remotely from any location within their country of employment.

Spring 2027 Intern - Communications & Culture Programs

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