Corporate Communications Intern – Summer 2027
Program Dates: June 1 – August 6, 2027
The base pay for this position is $25 per hour
This is a Boston based opportunity with a 4 day in-office expectation (Monday – Thursday) with 1 day remote (Friday).
At this time, Wayfair will not sponsor applicants for employment authorization for this position for the following work visas: STEM OPT EAD, H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, J-1, or TN.
*PLEASE ENSURE YOUR WRITING PORTFOLIO IS LINKED IN YOUR RESUME*
Who We Are:
Wayfair was selected as a Top 100 Internship program for 2026 by Yello & WayUp! This list showcases the employers who went above and beyond for their interns in the past year. We take pride in delivering a best in-class experience! Our 10-week summer internship program is designed to give you a feel for what it would be like to work at Wayfair as a full-time employee. You’ll be assigned real projects and contribute directly to your team’s goals and objectives.
Wayfair’s Corporate Communications team is responsible for protecting and promoting the Wayfair brand across all internal and external audiences. We partner closely with leaders and teams across the business to develop and share stories that build trust, strengthen our reputation, and bring Wayfair’s culture and strategy to life.
As a Corporate Communications Intern, you will be a fully integrated member of the team, supporting both internal and external communications efforts. You will gain hands-on experience across media monitoring, storytelling, media relations, social content, internal newsletters, and cross-functional projects.
What You’ll Do:
- Support daily monitoring of Wayfair media coverage and industry news
- Assist with external communications efforts, including building media lists, maintaining media coverage trackers, and supporting reporting and analytics
- Draft and edit content for external channels such as stories for AboutWayfair.com and social media posts for Linkedin and Instagram
- Draft copy for The Stand-Up, Wayfair’s weekly internal newsletter.
- Create photo collages and assist with other sections of the newsletter when required.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to create comms plans and digital signage.
- Upload internal communications to internal company channels
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to identify compelling stories, announcements, and events to feature internally and externally.
- Assist with internal company-wide meetings, including assisting with slides, taking photos, crafting and sending comms, tracking feedback from post-meeting surveys.
- Assist with content creation, including basic design, photo and video capture at Wayfair events, and light editing using tools like Canva.
- Opportunities to pitch new ideas for social media and blog content as well as internal stories.
What You’ll Need:
Basic Qualifications:
Please ensure your writing portfolio is linked in your resume.
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, English or other relevant program, with the expectation that degree will be obtained between December 2027 and August 2028
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Must be returning to the course of study following completion of the internship
- Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship by Wayfair now or in the future. Visa sponsorship includes the following work visas: STEM OPT EAD, H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, J-1, or TN.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail and tone
- Interest in corporate communications, media, storytelling, and/or brand reputation
- Organized, reliable, and comfortable managing multiple tasks and deadlines
- A proactive, curious self-starter who is eager to learn and ask questions
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Some familiarity with or an interest in learning tools such as Canva and media monitoring platforms
- An interest in data, metrics, and using insights to inform communications decisions
- An interest in GenAI tools
Why You’ll Love Wayfair:
We’re committed to creating an experience that is meaningful, supportive, and designed to help you launch your career. During our 10-week summer internship program, you won’t just observe—you’ll take ownership of real projects, contribute to core business goals, and see your work directly impact the organization.
You’ll also get a firsthand look at what it’s like to build your career here, with opportunities to:
- Build Future-Ready Skills: Gain hands-on experience using modern technology platforms and approved AI tools, developing practical fluency for today’s tech landscape.
- Receive Dedicated Mentorship: Get regular 1:1 guidance and feedback from your manager, alongside personalized support from a formal mentor.
- Learn from Senior Leaders: Explore various career paths through open dialogues and Q&A sessions with Wayfair leadership.
- Tackle Real Challenges: Participate in an intern-wide innovation project to build your strategic thinking and creative problem-solving skills in high-growth areas.
- Grow Your Network: Connect with peers and colleagues through casual coffee chats, social gatherings, and professional development workshops.
- Make an Impact: Give back to local communities through organized volunteer opportunities and join intern-led social events.
- Experience Boston: Enjoy iconic city events with your cohort, including a Red Sox game and a Boston Harbor cruise.
- Enjoy Employee Perks: Take advantage of the Wayfair employee discount throughout your internship, as well as office amenities like our yoga studio, Peloton bikes, game rooms, free snacks and coffee.
Purpose & Inclusion at Wayfair:
At Wayfair, we pride ourselves on fostering an environment where every individual experiences a fair and equitable employee journey. We are committed to developing targeted resources that raise awareness around inclusion and eliminate barriers, ensuring Wayfair provides a fair and inclusive workplace experience for everyone.
Social Impact & Responsibility:
At Wayfair, we focus on helping people on their journey to home – specifically those who have lost their way from home. We do this by leveraging our best assets, such as collaborating with leading nonprofit organizations, coordinating in-kind product donations, empowering our employees to get involved through paid volunteer time off programs, and encouraging our customers to donate. This multi-faceted approach allows us to support communities in need in authentic ways that align with Wayfair’s broader mission of helping everyone, anywhere create their sense of home.