Digital Communications Specialist Internships
Digital communications specialist internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience developing content strategies and digital campaigns, mentorship from working communications specialists, 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 Specialist Internship Market
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Tips for Your Digital Communications Specialist Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think necessary
Large employers close their summer digital communications specialist internship cohorts in the fall, months before the internship starts. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates. Check listings regularly from September onward so you catch structured programs at their recruiting peak rather than after seats are filled.
Build a portfolio before you apply
Hiring teams for digital communications specialist interns assess work samples, not resumes. Put together two or three documented projects showing content strategy, social media campaign execution, or digital copywriting, and include the tools you used. A linked portfolio of published or class work gives recruiters something concrete to evaluate when your work history is limited.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured internship programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts at the same time widens the pool you reach beyond what any single campus channel covers.
Practice the digital communications specialist intern screen out loud
Many digital communications specialist internship interviews include a writing sample, a content brief exercise, or a case conversation about audience strategy. Practice your answers aloud and walk through your reasoning, because interviewers weigh how you think through a communications problem as much as the final output you produce.
Target structured communications internship pipelines early
Larger companies in media, technology, and consumer brands run cohort or rotational communications programs specifically built to train people new to the field. These programs recruit in the fall, fill fast, and are competitive. Identify the ones that match your interests and get your application in during the first recruiting wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 60% of the digital communications specialist internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you search, then filter by location and work type on Migrate Mate so you are reviewing only roles you can actually take rather than sorting through listings that don't fit your situation.
Digital Communications Specialist Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a digital communications specialist internship?
Lead with coursework, personal projects, and a portfolio rather than work history. Hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level, so the concrete artifact that matters most is a portfolio showing published content, social media campaigns, or digital strategy samples they can actually review. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a digital communications specialist internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it for digital communications specialist interns is consistent performance on real deliverables, available headcount on the team, and understanding the employer's return-offer timeline early. Position yourself by treating every project as a work sample, without counting on a standing offer at the end.
When should I apply for digital communications specialist internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing cohorts before spring semester begins. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their actual start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly means you catch both waves rather than missing the early-recruiting window at structured programs.
Are digital communications specialist internships paid?
Most professional digital communications specialist internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location. Where an employer discloses pay, the listing will show it. Unpaid arrangements exist, primarily at nonprofits and very small organizations, so check each posting individually before applying.
What should a digital communications specialist internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that name the tools you used and link to the work where possible, such as a published content calendar, a social media campaign with measurable results, or a digital strategy case study. Add relevant coursework in communications, marketing, or media, and keep the whole document to one page.
Are there remote digital communications specialist internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 40% of the digital communications specialist internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they draw applicants from across the country, so apply early once you have decided you can work in that format, and use the work-type filter to surface them quickly.
Can international students get digital communications specialist 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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