Communications Internship - Summer 2027

IDEMIA Public Security; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid role

Travel to office

Job summary

IDEMIA Public Security in Reston, VA is offering a Communications Internship within its North America 12-week Summer Internship Program. You’ll be part of the Marketing team and assist communications operations, including social media support, press materials, branding, and internal communications.

A successful candidate will have strong time management, organizational, and communication skills, with a drive to learn in a fast-paced environment. Hybrid role with travel to the office.

Qualifications

• College student or recent graduate in Business, Communications, Marketing, Graphic Design or related field.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage time and meet deadlines.
• Curiosity, creativity and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.
• Authorized to work in the US and able to travel to the office as needed.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Communications, Marketing, and Business Lead stakeholders to communicate our service offerings and initiatives.
• Draft Press Releases for IDEMIA products & services.
• Liaise with the Marketing Operations team to track outreach and the effectiveness marketing campaigns.
• Proactively contribute ideas to develop the marketing strategy and drive engagement for this flagship products and services.
• Manage and organize production of marketing deliverables.
• Develop internal communication plans.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Time management

Creativity

Teamwork

Education

College student or recent graduate in Business, Communications, Marketing, Graphic Design or related field

Tools

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Acrobat

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

IDEMIA Public Security, a division of IDEMIA Group, is the leading provider of secure and trusted biometric-based solutions, transforming public and private organizations across the globe. Our industry-enabled and client-specific solutions draw upon decades of expertise in biometrics to revolutionize the fields of public security, justice and public safety, travel and transport, identity, and access control. Built on privacy and trust, our market-leading iris, fingerprint and facial recognition solutions top independent benchmarking for accuracy, fairness and scalability. These exacting standards enable our clients to build safer, fairer societies where people can live, interact, and move about freely. With 4000+ employees around the world and 150+ partners worldwide, we offer more than just a job - we provide a dynamic environment where innovation thrives, opportunities abound, and your talents are valued. Be part of a global leader shaping the future of biometric based technology. Learn more

Overview

IDEMIA Public Security, a division of IDEMIA Group, is the leading provider of secure and trusted biometric-based solutions, transforming public and private organizations across the globe. Our industry-enabled and client-specific solutions draw upon decades of expertise in biometrics to revolutionize the fields of public security, justice and public safety, travel and transport, identity, and access control. Built on privacy and trust, our market-leading iris, fingerprint and facial recognition solutions top independent benchmarking for accuracy, fairness and scalability. These exacting standards enable our clients to build safer, fairer societies where people can live, interact, and move about freely. With 4000+ employees around the world and 150+ partners worldwide, we offer more than just a job - we provide a dynamic environment where innovation thrives, opportunities abound, and your talents are valued. Be part of a global leader shaping the future of biometric based technology. Learn more here .

Responsibilities

The Communications Internship is one discipline of IDEMIA North America's 12-week Summer Internship Program. The intern will be an integral member of the Marketing team and will provide support to staff. In this role, interns will have the opportunity to learn and assist in communications operations, including but not limited to social media strategy, paid media campaigns, press release creation, branding, internal communications and more.

A successful candidate will have exceptional time management, organizational, communication skills, and motivation to achieve results in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities (include But Are Not Limited To)

• Work closely with the Communications, Marketing, and Business Lead stakeholders to communicate our service offerings and initiatives
• Draft Press Releases for IDEMIA products & services
• Liaise with the Marketing Operations team to track outreach and the effectiveness marketing campaigns
• Proactively contribute ideas to develop the marketing strategy and drive engagement for this flagship products and services
• Manage and organize production of marketing deliverables
• Develop internal communication plans

Qualifications

Position Requirements:

• You are a college sophomore, junior, senior, or recent graduate majoring in Business, Communications, Marketing, Graphic Design, or another related field.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High levels of self-motivation, curiosity, and creativity.
• Ability to meet deadlines and enlist others’ support in ensuring timely project completion.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and trends
• Must be authorized to work in the US

Preferred Qualifications

• Above average knowledge and practical application of InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Acrobat and Microsoft Office products.
• Passion for innovative technologies and security/identity related issues

Important Dates

Start Date: May 17, 2027

End Date: Aug 6, 2027

Note: This is a hybrid role, you must be able to travel to the office.

The US hourly rate for this position is $20.