Communications and Public Relations Intern, Summer 2027

northmarq; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Northmarq is seeking a Communications & Public Relations Intern to join our Corporate Communications department in Minneapolis (Bloomington, MN). You will work on internal and external communications, including intranet news, press pages, and social content.

The role offers hands-on experience in corporate writing and media tracking, with mentorship from seasoned professionals and exposure to events and multi-channel campaigns at a market-leading CRE firm.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Marketing Communications, or related field with expected graduation between Dec 2027 and Spring 2028.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent interpersonal and multi-tasking abilities.
• Self-directed, proactive, and deadline-driven.

Responsibilities

• Develop internal and external communications for workforce, clients, and industry professionals (intranet news, press releases, social media, bios).
• Support summer corporate events and special projects, flexing storytelling across channels.
• Shadow team members in corporate communications, PR, and marketing to gain experience.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Time management

Attention to detail

Self-directed

Education

Bachelor's degree in progress (Communications/PR/Journalism or related field)

Tools

MS Office (Word, PowerPoint)

Drupal

Job description

At Northmarq, you can be part of something special. Northmarq is a unique capital markets resource for commercial real estate investors, providing our clients access to experts in debt, equity, investment sales, loan servicing, and fund management. We offer you a career path with best-in-class training, and we foster inclusive teams committed to collaboration, mentoring, and growth. At Northmarq, we will help you unlock your potential - whether you are an industry veteran or you're just getting started. Your new career is waiting. Start something special today. Northmarq was voted by Real Estate Forum as one of The Best Places to Work in Commercial Real Estate!

Northmarq does not provide immigration sponsorship for this position. Candidates must possess unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. for any employer, without the need for sponsorship now or in the future, to be considered for this position.

Northmarq is seeking a Communications & Public Relations Intern to join our Corporate Communications department in our Minneapolis (Bloomington, MN) headquarters office. The ideal candidate will be a student studying communications, public relations, journalism or a related field.

Prospective candidates should be interested in gaining first-hand experience in corporate communications, public relations, business writing and copywriting within a fast-paced, growing department for an innovative, market-leading company in commercial real estate.

In this role, you have a chance to help shape the voice of a brand that matters and receive mentorship from seasoned communications, public relations and marketing professionals.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop internal and external communications that reach thousands of key stakeholders - including our workforce, clients, and industry professionals. This includes but is not limited to intranet news, press releases, social media content, and professional biographies.
• Provide communications support for summer corporate events and special projects as needed - great opportunities to flex your storytelling muscles across multiple channels.
• Learn from team members serving in corporate communications, public relations and marketing roles by shadowing and providing support on stretch assignments.
• Analyze media coverage and track communications metrics.
• Gain experience using AP Style Guide and corporate writing styles.

What We're Looking For:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Marketing Communications, or a related field, with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and Spring 2028.
• MS Office products, including Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to multi-task.
• Exceptional time and priority management skills.
• Exceptional focus on details and meeting deadlines.
• Must be "self-directed" and motivated to take initiative.

Preferred qualifications:

• Drupal or other tools for intranet or website content management.
• Photography and multimedia/video skills are a plus but not required.

Northmarq carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The salary range for the Communications & Public Relations intern position is $22.00 per hour.

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