About the role#
This is a 10-week, full-time internship program running from early June through early August 2027. You will gain hands-on experience by supporting marketing and communications projects from initial planning and research through to execution, measurement, and reporting. Depending on business needs, you may work within a corporate function, a specific business area, or a client portfolio.
What you'll do#
- Draft, edit, coordinate, and publish materials including articles, newsletters, presentations, email campaigns, website content, social media posts, videos, and infographics.
- Support the planning and execution of integrated campaigns across digital and traditional channels.
- Manage 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 to support reporting.
- Assist with digital marketing, social media, paid media, website, or campaign operations.
- 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, media, analytics, operations, and business partners.
What you'll need#
- A minimum of 15 completed college-level credit hours by the start date.
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree in marketing, communications, advertising, business, analytics, public relations, or a related field.
- Demonstrated interest in marketing, communications, media, 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.
- Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and contribute effectively within a collaborative team.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
- Curiosity, adaptability, and an interest in learning new tools and marketing practices.
- Proactive, dependable, and service-oriented approach to work.
Location & details#
- Location: Reston, Virginia
- Modality: On-site
- Term: Summer 2027
- Paid: Yes
- Sponsorship: Not provided
About ICF
ICF is a global consulting and technology firm founded in 1969. Based in Reston, Virginia, the company employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people. It provides services across sectors including energy, health, environment, and cybersecurity. The firm assists clients with digital transformation and IT modernization projects.
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