At Current, everything starts with people. We believe that when you invest in talent through opportunity, development, and support, you unlock growth for individuals, firms, and clients alike. That’s why we’ve built a platform designed to give our people access to more: more learning, more collaboration, and more ways to grow their careers than any single firm could offer on its own.
Founded in 2023, Current has rapidly become one of the fastest-growing accounting platforms in the country, partnering with more than 40 leading accounting firms across the United States. Today, our community includes over 2,000 professionals, 30+ offices nationwide, and a growing global workforce that supports clients around the world. Backed by Thrive Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, and Springdale Industries, Current is investing heavily in technology, artificial intelligence, and workforce innovation to help modernize the profession. Our leadership team has a proven track record of building and scaling successful businesses, with prior ventures generating more than $3 billion in combined enterprise value.
We’re building something bigger than a traditional accounting firm: a platform where talented people can grow faster, learn more, and do more meaningful work. Whether you join Current, one of our partner firms, or our global team, you’ll be part of a community shaping the future of the profession.
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We are seeking a Communications Intern to join our team.
The Communications Intern will support initiatives that strengthen the firm's brand, enhance internal and external communications, and promote engagement with clients, prospects, and employees. This position provides exposure to marketing strategy, content creation, digital communications, and brand management efforts. Working closely with the Marketing Department, the intern will assist in developing and executing communication initiatives that align with the firm's growth objectives and culture.
Essential Functions:
Assist with the creation and distribution of marketing and communication materials, including newsletters, email campaigns, blogs, and promotional content.
Support social media efforts by helping create, schedule, monitor, and analyze content across various platforms.
Help maintain and update website content, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with brand standards.
Assist in the development of marketing collateral, presentations, and client-facing materials.
Support internal communication initiatives that promote employee engagement and reinforce company culture.
Coordinate and assist with marketing campaigns, events, community involvement activities, and firm-sponsored programs.
Track and monitor communication and marketing metrics, providing status updates and identifying opportunities for improvement.
Conduct research on industry trends, competitors, and communication best practices to support marketing strategies.
Assist with photography, videography, and content gathering for firm events, employee spotlights, and promotional efforts.
Support cross-functional collaboration by assisting with meetings, project coordination, note-taking, and follow-up activities.
Ensure all communications maintain consistency with the firm's brand standards, messaging, and professional image.
Perform other marketing and communications-related duties as assigned.
Competencies:
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Excellent grammar, proofreading, and editing abilities.
Creative thinking with an eye for design, storytelling, and audience engagement.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with diverse teams.
Familiarity with social media platforms and digital communication tools.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar design tools is preferred.
Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret engagement and marketing performance data.
Professionalism and commitment to maintaining confidentiality when appropriate.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities. The Communications Intern will report directly to the Marketing Department leadership and work closely with members of the marketing team.
Position Expectations & Work Environment
This is a part-time internship position. The intern is expected to work a minimum of 20-25 hours per week, with scheduling flexibility to accommodate academic commitments. Work will be performed on-site during normal business hours in a professional office setting.
Location & Travel
This position is based at the Springfield, MO office. Limited local travel may be required for marketing events, community outreach activities, or content gathering opportunities.
Required Education & Experience
Actively pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Advertising, Graphic Design, Business Administration, or a related field.
Preferred qualifications include:
Experience managing social media accounts, creating content, or participating in marketing-related projects.
Familiarity with content creation, graphic design, photography, video editing, or digital marketing tools.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked to perform other assignments and duties. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the tasks listed in this job description.
The total rewards package at Current includes base salary and benefits.
Our salary ranges are competitive within the accounting industry and are updated regularly using the most reliable compensation survey data for our industry. New hire offers are made based on a candidate’s experience, expertise, geographic location, and internal pay equity relative to peers.
We provide a robust benefits package, including:
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with options for fully paid employee only coverage for health and dental)
Company-Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Ancillary Benefits such as supplemental life insurance and short-term disability options
Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with employer contributions
Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and development including access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.
