About the opportunity

We’re looking for an Intern to provide critical support to the External Communications team during a high-impact period, including the lead-up to and execution of Dayforce Discover, our marquee global customer conference. This role will primarily support social media operations and execution, helping ensure content is planned, scheduled, monitored, and delivered accurately across key channels. The intern will also provide secondary support to public relations activities, including media monitoring, media list development, and drafting support.

This is a hands-on opportunity for an organized, detail-oriented individual who is interested in building experience in corporate social media and external communications within a fast-paced, global organization. The successful candidate will work closely with the External Communications team and cross-functional partners, including Content, Creative, Events, Growth Marketing, and Product Marketing to support timely and effective execution of major company moments, announcements, and campaigns. What you’ll get to do:

Social media support — primary focus Support day-to-day social media operations across corporate channels, including content scheduling, publishing coordination, and calendar maintenance

Monitor social media channels for engagement, brand mentions, audience activity, and relevant trends

Assist with scheduling and publishing content through Sprout Social and related social media management tools

Coordinate with Creative and Marketing teams to help ensure required assets, copy, and approvals are delivered on time

Submit and track Smartsheet requests related to social media content and creative needs

Help maintain social content calendars and ensure posts align with campaign timelines, corporate priorities, and key announcements





Support social media execution for Dayforce Discover, product announcements, thought leadership, and global report activity

Assist with basic social media reporting, including tracking post activity, engagement, and performance highlights Public relations support — secondary focus Assist with drafting media briefs, briefing documents, and supporting PR materials

Build, update, and maintain targeted media lists

Monitor for news coverage related to Dayforce, competitors, industry trends, and key announcements

Support tracking and reporting of media coverage and PR activity Team and operational support Provide administrative and coordination support to the broader External Communications team

Help manage timelines, deliverables, and follow-ups during peak campaign periods

Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Communications, Creative, Marketing, and PR

Support overall team organization, responsiveness, and execution quality Skills and experience we value: Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree or diploma in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Business, or a related field

Strong written and verbal communication skills

High attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through

Solid organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

Interest in corporate social media, external communications, marketing, or public relations

Familiarity with major social media platforms, including LinkedIn, X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

Familiarity with Sprout Social or similar social media management platforms

Comfort working with content calendars, scheduling tools, and approval workflows

Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a professional environment

Willingness to learn, take direction, and contribute in a fast-paced setting

📌 FALL 2026 External Communications Intern, Social Media & PR 4 months (Toronto)
🏢 Dayforce
📍 Toronto