Communications Leadership Development Program

Communications Leadership Development Program

CLDP is a challenging, rotational program focused on accelerated development of top potential communications and public relations talent, for the purpose of creating a pipeline for leadership roles across GE, one of the World's Most Admired Companies.


CLDP is a two-year program consisting of:

  • Three challenging eight-month rotations across GE's six businesses - Infrastructure, Industrial, Consumer Finance, Commercial Finance, Healthcare and NBC Universal
  • Rotations could include (but are not limited to) public relations, marketing communications, employee communications, and executive communications, among others
  • Leadership, communications and business-focused training
  • Extensive peer network
  • Visibility with senior leaders
  • Cross-business projects
We are seeking people with:

  • Passion for communications and PR
  • Self-confidence, initiative and interpersonal skills
  • Courage and adaptability
  • Ability to understand business strategy and organizations
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Global mindset
Program Benefits

  • Accelerated professional development
  • Leadership skills development
  • Communications-specific competency development
  • Global networking and mentoring
CLDP Basic Requirements

  • A minimum of a four-year degree with communications related coursework
  • GPA greater than or equal to 3.0/4.0
  • Unrestricted authorization to work in the US
  • Must be geographically flexible

 We have concluded all recruiting for CLDP this year. Please check back in late August 2008 when we will begin reviewing applications for next year's class.