Marketing & Communication Summer Intern

Cassaday & Company; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Cassaday & Company is offering a Marketing & Communications Intern position based in the Metro DC area. You will contribute to content development, digital marketing, events, and PR while working with leadership to translate strategy into execution.

The role emphasizes strong writing, editing, and organizational skills, with hands-on projects and a capstone presentation at program end. Monday–Thursday on-site hours apply.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a rising junior or senior in Marketing, Communications or related field.
• Strong academic record with interest in marketing, comms, PR, events.
• Prior internship or professional work in marketing or related field preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Canva; familiarity with AI tools a plus.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned projects, manage deadlines, and drive completion in team settings.
• Assist with drafting, editing and proofreading content for emails, newsletters, and website.
• Support planning and evaluation of client and prospect events.
• Create branded materials using Canva and Office; support research and reporting.
• Maintain marketing lists and data accuracy; seek workflow improvements including AI tools.
• Contribute to special projects across advertising, PR, or video as calendar allows.

Skills

Content writing

Editing and proofreading

Microsoft Office

Canva

Data management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Research and analytics

Project coordination

Education

Rising junior or senior in Marketing/Communications/Business

Enrollment at accredited four-year college/university

Strong academic record

Tools

Canva

Microsoft Copilot

Adobe tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Reports to: Director of Marketing and Senior Manager of Communications

The Marketing & Communications Intern will serve as a contributing member of our Marketing & Communications team, which manages marketing, communications, events, advertising, and public relations for the firm. Working directly with the team’s leadership, the intern will gain hands‑on experience across content development, digital marketing, events, advertising, public relations, and analytics. This is an opportunity to contribute meaningful work, take ownership of projects, and see how marketing strategy translates into execution. The ideal candidate brings professional maturity, sound judgment, initiative, and curiosity to a collaborative, fast‑paced environment.

Additionally, all Summer Interns will participate in a collaborative capstone project which will be presented to staff at the conclusion of the program.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Project Ownership: Take ownership of assigned projects, manage deadlines, follow work through to completion, ask thoughtful questions, and contribute ideas in team meetings.
• Content Support: Assist with drafting, editing, and proofreading content for email campaigns, newsletters, the website, and other firm communications, and help prepare materials for compliance review.
• Event Support: Support the planning, execution, and evaluation of client and prospect events, including attendee communications, data management, and coordination with internal teams and external partners.
• Design: Help create branded materials, such as digital graphics and event collateral, using Canva and Microsoft Office. Research & Reporting: Conduct award, competitor, and industry research; help analyze results and compile marketing performance reports to inform decisions.
• Data & Process Improvement: Maintain marketing lists and data with accuracy and care, and identify practical opportunities to improve workflows, including through AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot.
• Special Projects: Support additional team initiatives as they arise, which may include advertising, PR, or video projects depending on the firm’s calendar.

REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Rising junior or senior currently enrolled at an accredited four-year college/university
• Major in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field preferred
• Strong academic record

Experience

• Prior internship or professional work experience required; experience in marketing, communications, business, consulting, or a related field preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Canva; familiarity with Adobe, Microsoft Copilot, or other AI tools a plus
• Demonstrated interest in marketing, communications, public relations, brand management, or events
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with exceptional attention to detail
• Discretion with confidential information, and a high degree of reliability
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and interact thoughtfully and professionally with colleagues at all levels
• Curious, resourceful, and solutions-oriented, with the ability to think critically, ask thoughtful questions, and approach unfamiliar assignments with initiative
• Self-starter who takes initiative, manages competing priorities, and follows projects through to completion with minimal oversight
• Highly organized, receptive to feedback, and comfortable collaborating in a fast-paced professional environment

Location

• Based in, or willing to relocate to, the Metro DC area.
• This position will be on site, Monday – Thursday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Compensation

The hourly wage for this position is $20.00 per hour