Marketing Communications Specialist Internships
Marketing communications specialist internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience across campaign development and brand messaging, mentorship from working marketing communications specialists, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Opportunities concentrate in Education, Technology & Software, and Consulting & Professional Services, with healthcorps, Joby Aviation, and SAP among the employers posting roles now.
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CITY ACADEMY MISSION Transforming children, families, and our community through exceptional education and bold expectations that empower children to overcome barriers. SUMMARY OF POSITION Are you passionate about creativity and storytelling? City Academy is looking for an eager, self-motivated intern to support our communications efforts with a primary focus on marketing. This is an exciting opportunity to help elevate our school’s digital presence by creating engaging content for platforms including Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. You’ll get hands-on experience capturing photos and video, writing compelling captions, building campaigns, and analyzing performance metrics — all while making a real impact in St. Louis. ORGANIZATION DETAILS Reports To: Marketing and Communications Manager DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ● Plan, draft, and schedule social media posts across Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn ● Capture and edit photos and short-form videos that highlight student life, events, and school culture ● Monitor engagement and gather performance insights to help inform strategy ● Help maintain a consistent visual and written brand across all channels ● Assist in brainstorming and executing social media campaigns for events, fundraising, and community storytelling ● Support occasional email, website, and blog content as needed ● Other communications tasks as assigned QUALIFICATIONS ● Current undergraduate student majoring in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field ● Strong understanding of Instagram, Facebook, and emerging social trends ● Experience with Canva and video editing apps preferred ● Creative thinker with strong writing skills and an eye for visual storytelling ● Comfortable with technology and collaborative tools like Google Workspace ● Must be enthusiastic about City Academy’s mission and working in a school setting TIME COMMITMENT ● Part Time: 10 hours per week ● August 2026 – May 2027 ● Schedule is flexible, to be determined with supervisor ● Majority of hours will be completed on-site at City Academy COMPENSATION ● $17 per hour APPLICATION INFORMATION Qualified candidates should submit cover letter and resume to: Kharynton Allen, Marketing and Communications Manager kallen@cityacademystl.org
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
CITY ACADEMY MISSION Transforming children, families, and our community through exceptional education and bold expectations that empower children to overcome barriers. SUMMARY OF POSITION Are you passionate about creativity and storytelling? City Academy is looking for an eager, self-motivated intern to support our communications efforts with a primary focus on marketing. This is an exciting opportunity to help elevate our school’s digital presence by creating engaging content for platforms including Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. You’ll get hands-on experience capturing photos and video, writing compelling captions, building campaigns, and analyzing performance metrics — all while making a real impact in St. Louis. ORGANIZATION DETAILS Reports To: Marketing and Communications Manager DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ● Plan, draft, and schedule social media posts across Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn ● Capture and edit photos and short-form videos that highlight student life, events, and school culture ● Monitor engagement and gather performance insights to help inform strategy ● Help maintain a consistent visual and written brand across all channels ● Assist in brainstorming and executing social media campaigns for events, fundraising, and community storytelling ● Support occasional email, website, and blog content as needed ● Other communications tasks as assigned QUALIFICATIONS ● Current undergraduate student majoring in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field ● Strong understanding of Instagram, Facebook, and emerging social trends ● Experience with Canva and video editing apps preferred ● Creative thinker with strong writing skills and an eye for visual storytelling ● Comfortable with technology and collaborative tools like Google Workspace ● Must be enthusiastic about City Academy’s mission and working in a school setting TIME COMMITMENT ● Part Time: 10 hours per week ● August 2026 – May 2027 ● Schedule is flexible, to be determined with supervisor ● Majority of hours will be completed on-site at City Academy COMPENSATION ● $17 per hour APPLICATION INFORMATION Qualified candidates should submit cover letter and resume to: Kharynton Allen, Marketing and Communications Manager kallen@cityacademystl.org
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Marketing Communications Specialist Internship Market
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Tips for Your Marketing Communications Specialist Internship Search
Apply earlier than your instincts say
Large employers open summer internship applications the preceding fall, often in September or October, and close them months before the role starts. Smaller companies and co-op programs post much closer to start dates. Map out which type of employer you are targeting and time your applications accordingly.
Build a portfolio before you need one
Hiring teams for marketing communications specialist interns want evidence of real output, not a list of courses. Document two or three complete projects, a brand messaging guide, a press release, a social campaign with performance notes, naming the tools used and linking to the finished work wherever possible. Concrete artifacts replace work history at the intern stage.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied directly to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles appear publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity reaches hiring managers who never post through university channels.
Practice the actual marketing communications specialist screen out loud
Marketing communications specialist intern interviews typically include a writing or editing exercise, a brand scenario question, or a short presentation on a campaign concept. Practice your responses aloud, explaining your reasoning as you work through each prompt, since interviewers weigh how you think through a problem as much as the final answer you land on.
Target structured internship cohort programs early
Many larger organizations run dedicated communications or marketing rotational programs designed to train people who are new to the field. These programs recruit early, fill fast, and often have a more formal return-offer process than ad-hoc internships. Identify the programs that fit your background and submit in the first application wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start searching
On-site roles are 30% of the marketing communications specialist internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you sort through listings, then filter by location and work type on Migrate Mate so every role you open is one you can actually take.
Marketing Communications Specialist Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a marketing communications specialist internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. A portfolio showing real deliverables, campaign briefs, press releases, social content calendars, or brand case studies, gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a marketing communications specialist internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it is performance on real assignments, available headcount when the offer window opens, and how early you signal interest to your manager. Position for a return offer by treating every project seriously, but keep applying to other roles so you are not counting on one outcome.
When should I apply for marketing communications specialist internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, sometimes as early as September or October. Smaller companies and co-op programs post much closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly and submitting complete applications as soon as roles open gives you the strongest chance regardless of company size.
Are marketing communications specialist internships paid?
Most professional marketing communications specialist internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show the pay range where the employer chooses to disclose it. Unpaid arrangements exist but are far less common at established organizations, particularly in corporate and agency settings.
What should a marketing communications specialist internship resume include?
Lead with two or three complete, documented projects rather than work history, name the tools used and link to the work where possible, such as a published blog post, a social campaign case study, or a writing portfolio. Add relevant coursework in communications, public relations, or marketing. Keep the entire document to one page, with your most relevant project at the top.
Are there remote marketing communications specialist internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 70% of the marketing communications specialist internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they attract applicants from across the country, so apply early once you decide what format works for you and filter by work type to see those listings immediately.
Can international students get marketing 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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