Digital Communications Coordinator Internships
Digital communications coordinator internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience across content creation, social media campaigns, and digital strategy, alongside mentorship from working digital communications coordinators, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across {{top_industries_phrase}}, with Versant, JM Family Enterprises, and Higginbotham among the employers posting roles now.
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The JM Family College Internship Program is designed to create an opportunity for college students to have meaningful work experiences that tie to their programs of study. As part of this program, you will actively contribute to your team’s success, learn about JM Family’s companies and culture while obtaining new skills through learning opportunities, networking events and much more.
The ideal candidate will be available to work full time during the Summer Internship Program ( May 24th, 2027 - July 30th, 2027 ).
Interns will engage in meaningful work and gain insights into specific projects or tasks, providing hands-on experience and contributing to various department initiatives. They will learn about JM Family’s culture including our core values: Consideration, Cooperation, Communication, Innovation and Accountability. These core values are part of our keys to success and the skills that embody these values are what drive our success as an organization.
As a Corporate Communications & Digital Experience Intern , you will gain hands-on experience across Corporate Communications, supporting writing, content development, communications campaigns and digital channels. You will contribute to projects that enhance the associate experience, strengthen internal communications and support broader business priorities.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze intranet usage patterns and identify opportunities to improve the digital associate experience.
- Develop recommendations that help associates find information faster and complete tasks more efficiently.
- Support internal communications campaigns from planning through execution.
- Assist with writing, editing and developing engaging content for internal audiences.
- Support Corporate Communications channels, including The Hub and Viva Engage. Assist with day-to-day communications requests and department initiatives.
Qualifications:
- This is a full-time position with flexible working arrangements depending on the business need.
- The ideal candidate will be actively enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s, or other degree-seeking program at an accredited college or university, with a focus in a relevant field. Candidates in related fields will also be considered. Must have completed at least one semester of coursework.
- Preferred fields of study include Communications, Marketing, Journalism or English.
- Strong writing and communication skills.
- Interest or experience in digital marketing, communications strategy and campaign planning.
- Familiarity with data and analytics and/or user experience (UX) concepts. Exposure to AI tools and Canva is preferred.
This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of JM Family. All work arrangements are subject to associate performance, business need and manager discretion, and may be revised as necessary.
JM FAMILY IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
JM Family Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, retaining, and promoting qualified associates without regard any characteristic protected by law – whether actual or perceived – including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service, veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, provincial, or local law.
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS
If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact JM Family’s Talent Acquisition department at talentacquisition@jmfamily.com for assistance. If you have an accommodation request for one of our recruiting events, please notify us at least 72 hours prior so that we may provide assistance.
The JM Family College Internship Program is designed to create an opportunity for college students to have meaningful work experiences that tie to their programs of study. As part of this program, you will actively contribute to your team’s success, learn about JM Family’s companies and culture while obtaining new skills through learning opportunities, networking events and much more.
The ideal candidate will be available to work full time during the Summer Internship Program ( May 24th, 2027 - July 30th, 2027 ).
Interns will engage in meaningful work and gain insights into specific projects or tasks, providing hands-on experience and contributing to various department initiatives. They will learn about JM Family’s culture including our core values: Consideration, Cooperation, Communication, Innovation and Accountability. These core values are part of our keys to success and the skills that embody these values are what drive our success as an organization.
As a Corporate Communications & Digital Experience Intern , you will gain hands-on experience across Corporate Communications, supporting writing, content development, communications campaigns and digital channels. You will contribute to projects that enhance the associate experience, strengthen internal communications and support broader business priorities.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze intranet usage patterns and identify opportunities to improve the digital associate experience.
- Develop recommendations that help associates find information faster and complete tasks more efficiently.
- Support internal communications campaigns from planning through execution.
- Assist with writing, editing and developing engaging content for internal audiences.
- Support Corporate Communications channels, including The Hub and Viva Engage. Assist with day-to-day communications requests and department initiatives.
Qualifications:
- This is a full-time position with flexible working arrangements depending on the business need.
- The ideal candidate will be actively enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s, or other degree-seeking program at an accredited college or university, with a focus in a relevant field. Candidates in related fields will also be considered. Must have completed at least one semester of coursework.
- Preferred fields of study include Communications, Marketing, Journalism or English.
- Strong writing and communication skills.
- Interest or experience in digital marketing, communications strategy and campaign planning.
- Familiarity with data and analytics and/or user experience (UX) concepts. Exposure to AI tools and Canva is preferred.
This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of JM Family. All work arrangements are subject to associate performance, business need and manager discretion, and may be revised as necessary.
JM FAMILY IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
JM Family Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, retaining, and promoting qualified associates without regard any characteristic protected by law – whether actual or perceived – including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service, veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, provincial, or local law.
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS
If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact JM Family’s Talent Acquisition department at talentacquisition@jmfamily.com for assistance. If you have an accommodation request for one of our recruiting events, please notify us at least 72 hours prior so that we may provide assistance.
Digital Communications Coordinator Internship Market
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Tips for Your Digital Communications Coordinator Internship Search
Apply months before you want to start
Large employers close summer digital communications coordinator intern cohorts in the fall, often by November. If you wait until spring, most structured programs have already filled. Smaller companies and co-ops post closer to their start dates, so run a second search in late winter for roles that open later in the cycle.
Build a portfolio before you send one application
Hiring teams for digital communications coordinator interns have limited work history to assess, so they look at proof of output instead. Document two or three complete projects: a content calendar you built, a social media campaign you ran from brief to report, or a writing archive with published pieces. Include the tools you used and link to the work where it's live.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles appear publicly. Apply directly to smaller companies running their own cohorts at the same time. Combining both channels reaches programs you won't find through one approach alone.
Practice the digital communications coordinator intern screen out loud
Most digital communications coordinator intern interviews include a writing or editing exercise, a mock content brief, or a scenario asking how you'd respond to a campaign underperforming. Practice answering these out loud, explaining your reasoning as you go, because interviewers weigh how you think through a communications problem as much as the finished answer.
Target structured communications programs at larger employers
Many large organizations run cohort-based communications or marketing internship programs designed specifically to train people new to the field. These programs offer structured mentorship, rotation across channels, and clear conversion timelines. They recruit early and fill fast, so identify the ones aligned with your interests and apply in the first wave of their recruiting cycle.
Set your work-type filter before you start searching
On-site roles are 60% of the digital communications coordinator internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start sorting through listings. Filter by location and work type from the beginning so you're only reviewing roles you can actually take, and you don't spend time on applications that won't work for your situation.
Digital Communications Coordinator Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a digital communications coordinator internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. The concrete artifact that gives recruiters something to assess is a portfolio, whether that means a sample content calendar, published social posts, a campaign case study, or a writing archive. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a digital communications coordinator internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it for digital communications coordinator interns is consistent performance on real deliverables, available headcount on the team, and understanding when return-offer decisions are made so you can ask the right questions early. Treat the internship as an audition worth taking seriously without counting on a specific outcome.
When should I apply for digital communications coordinator internships?
Earlier than most students expect. Large employers recruit for summer cohorts the preceding fall, sometimes as early as September or October, so waiting until spring means many structured programs are already closed. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their start dates, which means openings appear year-round and a second or third search wave is always worth running.
Are digital communications coordinator internships paid?
Most professional digital communications coordinator internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show pay where the employer chooses to disclose it. Unpaid arrangements exist primarily at nonprofits or through academic credit arrangements, so check each listing individually rather than assuming either way.
What should a digital communications coordinator internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Highlight two or three complete, documented projects that show the tools you used and link to the work itself, whether that's a published content campaign, a social analytics report, a press release archive, or a branded case study. Add relevant coursework in communications, marketing, or digital media. Keep the whole document to one page.
Are there remote digital communications coordinator internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 40% of the digital communications coordinator internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they draw applicants from across the country, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
Can international students get digital communications coordinator internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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