Marketing and Communications Intern

Agile Defense

Marketing and Communications Intern creating content, supporting social media, and coordinating events. Agile Defense advances national-security and critical civilian missions through adaptive technology.

Posted 8/19/2026internshipMcLean • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on content development and editing for various platforms. Proficient in managing multiple assignments while ensuring attention to detail and adherence to deadlines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Content DevelopmentProofreadingSocial Media PlanningMicrosoft Office ProficiencyResearch Skills

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Hard Skills

Content CreationSearch Engine OptimizationPerformance Metrics CollectionReport PreparationMarketing Materials Development

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailInterpersonal SkillsOrganization SkillsTime ManagementVerbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

MarketingCommunicationsPublic RelationsJournalismBusiness Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with developing and editing content for company websites, newsletters, presentations, social media, and other communications channels
Draft and proofread internal and external communications, including announcements, employee communications, company updates, and marketing materials
Support social media planning, content creation, scheduling, and performance tracking
Assist with preparation of corporate presentations, capability materials, brochures, one-pagers, and other business-development collateral
Help coordinate company events, conferences, trade shows, employee engagement activities, and other marketing initiatives
Support website content updates and basic search-engine optimization (SEO) activities
Collect and organize performance metrics for marketing and communications initiatives and help prepare reports
Provide general administrative and project support to the Marketing & Communications team as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Business, or a related field
1-3 years of experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent attention to detail, grammar, and proofreading skills
Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines
Strong research, organization, and interpersonal skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and PowerPoint
General office environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Employees are valued as family members within a supportive company culture