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Intern, Talent Acquisition at Planet Labs in San Francisco, CA
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Job Description
Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth.
Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one.
Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles.
As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains.
We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world.
Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands.
Internships at Planet:
Planet’s Summer 2026 internships are full-time, paid 12-week positions located in our San Francisco HQ Office.
Program Dates:
- June 1 - August 21
- June 22 - September 11
About the Role:
As a Talent Acquisition Intern focused on employer branding, you will help modernize how Planet presents itself to the talent market. This includes refreshing content across our careers presence and recruiting channels, developing new assets that showcase what it’s like to work here, and supporting the publication of Planet’s AI policy and related thought leadership that positions us as a forward-thinking employer in the aerospace and AI space. You are not just writing copy — you are shaping how candidates experience Planet before they ever talk to a talent partner.
This internship sits within the Talent Acquisition team, giving you direct exposure to how recruiting strategy, employer branding, and candidate experience connect. You will collaborate with talent partners who can tell you exactly what candidates ask about and what resonates, with the Marketing and Communications team on brand consistency, and with People Team leadership on the substance behind the messaging — including Planet’s AI strategy, values, and culture. You will report to a member of the Talent Acquisition leadership team.
This is a full-time, hybrid role which will require you to work from our San Francisco office 3 days per week.
Impact You'll Own:
- Audit Planet’s current employer brand presence across careers pages, job postings, LinkedIn, Glassdoor, and other channels — identifying gaps, outdated content, and opportunities to better reflect who Planet is today.
- Develop refreshed employer brand content including employee spotlight stories, team profiles, day-in-the-life features, and visual assets that give candidates an authentic view of the culture, work, and mission.
- Support the development and publication of Planet’s AI policy for talent-facing channels — helping translate internal AI strategy into external messaging that positions Planet as a leader in responsible AI adoption.
- Create content that highlights Planet’s unique differentiators as an employer — including the mission-driven PBC model, the intersection of hardware and software, the Berlin manufacturing expansion, and the opportunity to work on technology that monitors the entire planet.
- Research employer branding best practices across comparable technology, aerospace, and mission-driven companies — identifying what top talent responds to and what channels drive the highest-quality candidate engagement.
- Partner with talent partners to understand which messages and content formats resonate most with candidates at different stages of the funnel — from awareness to application to offer acceptance.
- Develop a content calendar and publishing plan that the Talent Acquisition team can sustain beyond the internship, creating a repeatable framework rather than one-time assets.
- Contribute to social media content for recruiting channels, including LinkedIn posts, job fair materials, and campus recruiting collateral.
What You Bring:
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
- Solid writing and content creation skills — you can craft compelling, authentic copy that speaks to a professional audience without sounding like corporate boilerplate.
- An eye for visual storytelling — you are comfortable working with design tools, photo/video content, or collaborating with designers to bring stories to life.
- Interest in employer branding, talent marketing, or recruiting — you understand that how a company presents itself to candidates directly affects who applies and who accepts.
- Research skills to benchmark competitor employer brands, analyze what top companies are doing, and translate those insights into actionable recommendations.
- Comfort working across multiple stakeholders — you will interact with recruiters, marketing, communications, and People Team leadership throughout this project.
- Experience with content creation and publishing tools such as Canva, Google Workspace, LinkedIn, and social media platforms.
What Makes You Stand Out:
- Previous internship or project experience in employer branding, recruitment marketing, content marketing, or corporate communications.
- A portfolio or samples of written content, social media campaigns, or visual storytelling work — even from academic or personal projects.
- Interest in or knowledge of AI, aerospace, climate technology, or earth observation — you can speak authentically about why Planet’s mission matters.
- Experience with video production or editing — even at a basic level — for creating employee spotlight or culture content.
- Familiarity with LinkedIn Talent Insights, Glassdoor employer tools, or careers page analytics platforms.
Application Deadline:
April 13, 2026 at 11:59p PT
EAR/ITAR Requirements:
This position requires access to export-controlled information, and as such, employment (or hiring of a contractor) is contingent upon the candidate’s ability to access all applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing being required by the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.
Benefits While Working at Planet:
These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy.
- Commuter Benefits
- Paid time off for holidays and company-wide days off
- Internet reimbursement
- Access to LinkedIn Learning
Compensation:
The US hourly rate range for this position at the commencement of employment is $35 - $60. The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location. The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Why we care so much about Belonging.
We’re dedicated to helping the whole Planet, and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams. That’s why Planet is guided by an ultimate north star of Belonging—dreaming big as we approach our ongoing work. If this job intrigues you, but you’re thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please... do apply! At Planet, we are looking for well-rounded people from around the world who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description. We don’t just fill positions, we aspire to fulfill people’s careers, most excited about folks who are motivated by our underlying humanitarian efforts. We are a few orbits around the sun before we get to where we want to be, so we hope you’re excited to come along for the ride.
EEO statement:
Planet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. Planet is an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Know Your Rights.
Accommodations:
Planet is an inclusive community and we know that everyone has their own needs. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please reach out to accommodations@planet.com or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you.
Privacy Policy: By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Planet Data Privacy Notice for California Staff Members and Applicants, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.
Privacy Policy (European Applicants): By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Candidate Privacy Notice GDPR Planet Labs Europe, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.
AI in Our Interviewing Process: Planet is committed to providing an exceptional interview experience for all candidates. We are currently exploring AI interviewing technologies to better focus on candidates and less on trying to capture notes. As such, with the candidate's consent, select interviews may be recorded and include a Planet AI Notetaker for transcription and summarization purposes. Should an interview involve use of AI interview technologies, the candidate will receive notification and have the ability to opt out both in advance and/or real-time. Opting out will not affect one's candidacy.
Candidate AI Policy: Planet embraces Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, and we encourage its responsible use. We understand that candidates may use various resources, including AI tools, to prepare for interviews and assessments. However, during any live interview stage or when actively completing assessments for this position, the use of AI tools—e.g. Large Language Models (LLMs), deep fake technology, etc.—is strictly prohibited unless explicitly prompted by an interviewer or assessment instructions. If you are unsure about acceptable use, please contact your recruiter for clarification. If an AI tool or similar technology is desired as an accommodation, please contact accommodations@planet.com with your request for assistance. Your message will be confidential, and we will be happy to assist you. Violation of this policy may result in disqualification of your application.