Summer Intern, Marketing and Communications

ICF

. Support marketing and communications initiatives across the organization .

Posted 9/28/2026internshipReston • Virginia • United StatesEntry Level💰 $37,855 - $64,354 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong capabilities in marketing and communications, with a focus on content development, campaign coordination, and data analysis. Proficient in digital marketing strategies and collaborative project management to support integrated campaigns and stakeholder engagement.

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Content DevelopmentCampaign CoordinationDigital MarketingData AnalysisProject Management

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Hard Skills

Content DevelopmentCampaign ManagementResearchAnalyticsDigital MarketingSocial Media ManagementGraphic DesignEvent SupportMicrosoft OfficePresentation Skills

Soft Skills

Strong Written SkillsStrong Verbal SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime-Management Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Teams

Industry Keywords

MarketingCommunicationsContentCampaign ManagementAudience InsightsPerformance MetricsIntegrated CampaignsStakeholder CommunicationsEmerging Marketing TrendsFast-Paced Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support marketing and communications initiatives across the organization
Assist with drafting, editing, coordinating, and publishing articles, newsletters, presentations, email campaigns, website content, social media posts, videos, and infographics
Support planning and execution of integrated campaigns across digital and traditional channels
Coordinate project timelines, creative requests, campaign materials, approvals, and stakeholder communications
Conduct research on audiences, industries, competitors, media opportunities, and emerging marketing trends
Collect and analyze campaign data, performance metrics, and audience insights for reporting and recommendations
Assist with digital marketing, social media, paid media, website, or campaign operations activities
Support events, webinars, workshops, and other internal or external engagement activities
Participate in meetings, training sessions, and knowledge-sharing opportunities
Collaborate with marketing, communications, creative, analytics, operations, and business partners to complete projects and meet deadlines

Requirements

What you’ll need

By start date, a minimum of 15 completed college-level credit hours
Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree in marketing, communications, business, analytics, public relations, or a related field (preferred)
Demonstrated interest in marketing, communications, content, research, analytics, or campaign management
Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills
Excellent organizational and time-management skills with close attention to detail
Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and contribute effectively within a collaborative team
Proactive, dependable, and service-oriented approach to work
Interest or experience in content development, corporate communications, social media, digital marketing, campaign coordination, research, analytics, graphic design, or event support
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
Ability to meet additional education, work-location, or assignment-specific requirements included in the individual posting

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employment
Reasonable accommodations for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs
Confidential accommodation support during the application and employment process