Marketing Intern

Federal Realty Investment Trust; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate company based in Maryland is offering a paid summer Marketing Internship. The role provides meaningful experience in commercial real estate marketing, with responsibilities including social media engagement, event support, and marketing research. Ideal candidates are business/marketing students with strong communication skills and a passion for event planning. The internship offers flexible hours with a pay rate of $18 per hour, providing valuable insights into a fast-paced industry while contributing to real projects.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong presence on social media platforms.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Support merchant participation and execution at property events.
• Provide social media strategies and content across platforms.
• Research and brainstorm new marketing initiatives.

Skills

Creative writing

Event planning

Social media engagement

Research skills

Communication skills

Education

Currently enrolled in a business/marketing/communications program

Job description

Federal Realty is a proven leader in the ownership, operation, development, and redevelopment of real estate in the US, with over 100 retail and mixed-use communities in the nation’s top 20 markets. Our small size belies our large impact in the communities we serve and the lives of others, and our inspiring workplace and family culture ensures you can make a solid impact and take pride in what you do. Our leaders are some of the most talented real estate professionals in the industry and they pride themselves on mentoring and coaching others to success. What that means is meaningful work, opportunities to grow and develop, passionate people, and an organization guided by core values that promote creativity, excellence, collaboration, and leadership in all we do.

The Marketing Internship, based in North Bethesda, MD, is an opportunity to gain meaningful experience in the fast-paced commercial real estate space while working for an organization that is innovative, collaborative, and driven toward excellence. The selected intern will work alongside experienced marketing professionals and will learn, create, and play a meaningful role in marketing efforts for various Federal Realty properties, including Bethesda Row and Pike & Rose in Maryland as well as on surrounding shopping centers and strategic portfolio projects. This is an exciting, hands‑on opportunity to gain valuable insights and experience into the commercial real estate world, while enjoying a fast‑paced, fun, and worthwhile experience.

The Marketing Internship is a summer internship position. This is a paid internship offering 24-32 hours per week over an 8-10‑week period, and will include scheduled nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support merchant participation, communications, and execution at a variety of onsite property events including web updates, social media campaign, copy writing, day‑of event management and post‑event feedback.
• Provide social media strategies and content across various platforms, including Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Help review and approve the social media calendar and suggest social promotions for properties. Attend agency‑led content shoots.
• Collect, organize and disseminate information to the community and connect with local businesses to support marketing efforts and generate interest in event participation and sponsorship.
• Draft merchant relations outreach and communication (digital and face‑to‑face).
• Research and brainstorm new marketing initiatives for properties, including community outreach, charitable partnerships and advertising opportunities.
• Assist with other administrative duties including, but not limited to assembling packages, developing presentations, distributing merchant communications and collateral, meeting planning and logistics, and researching and database creation.

Qualifications

• A student currently enrolled in an accredited university’s business / marketing / communications program
• Ability to accurately understand scope of assigned projects, goals and requirements, and budgets through meetings, taking notes, and asking questions
• Demonstrated excellence in research, creative writing, and editing skills
• Excellent planning skills with proven event planning capabilities, preferred
• A passion for ideating, project management and execution of events of all sizes
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Strong sense of professionalism with energy and enthusiasm
• Ability to multi‑task and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Organized self‑starter with a positive attitude and creative mind
• Adeptness using digital technologies to engage with immediate environment and initiate change
• Strong presence on social media platforms including (but not limited to) Facebook and Twitter
• Demonstrate the maturity required to work in a fast‑paced, deadline driven environment
• Must have the ability to work flexible schedules, including some evenings and weekends for events
• Be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds

Pay Rate: The typical pay range is $18.00 per hour.

Federal Realty Investment Trust is an Equal Opportunity / Aff... employer. Federal values a diverse workforce and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, genetics, or protected Veteran status.

Federal Realty Investment Trust does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Federal Realty Investment Trust and Federal Realty Investment Trust will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

If you are unable to submit your application online, please call 301-998-8100.