Paid Virtual Strategic Consulting Intern (Summer & Fall 2026)

Mazur & Co.; Washington, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Mazur & Co. seeks digitally adept interns for a 2026 virtual internship class. This paid program runs May–Dec 2026 with potential extension.

Remote work is available, but candidates must reside in Missouri or Washington, DC for tax/employment purposes. Interns collaborate across teams on strategic communications, public affairs, and operations. Responsibilities include social media, analytics, website content, marketing strategies, and creating client-ready presentations.

Qualifications

• Rising junior studying Communications, Journalism, Graphic Design, Public Policy, Business or related field.
• Basic graphic design experience.
• Effective, detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Versatile and action-driven with strong collaboration skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to create compelling presentations and materials.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and strategies.
• Ability to work agilely in a remote team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with social media content, monitoring accounts, engagement, and analytics.
• Develop and report analytics for clients and Mazur & Co.
• Assist with website content, online tools, and database management.
• Help develop and execute marketing and communications strategies.
• Create presentations and reports for internal and external use.
• Draft press releases, blog posts, and talking points.
• Support media outreach and cultivate media relationships.
• Create and manage communication calendars with clients and team.
• Monitor policy developments and track news clips.
• Assist with CRM management and administrative duties.

Skills

Social media management

Written communication

Public affairs

Project coordination

Interpersonal skills

Education

Rising junior studying Communications, Journalism, Graphic Design, Public Policy, Business

Tools

Canva

Asana

Google Drive

Google Docs

Google Sheets

Job description

TITLE: Virtual Strategic Consulting Intern (Summer & Fall semesters) HOURS PER WEEK: Negotiable, minimum of 15-20 hours/week during normal business operating hours (8:30am-5pm CT) STATUS: Hourly, temporary LOCATION: Remote, but candidates must live in and/or attend school in Missouri or Washington, DC

Summary

Mazur & Co. is seeking digitally adept, agile team players for their 2026 internship class. The Virtual Interns are paid, and will work closely with team members to provide excellent service to clients. This position will be virtual and the term will be from Tuesday, May 26, 2026, through December 2026. While the position is remote, applicants must live in and/or attend school in either Missouri or Washington, DC for tax and employment purposes.

The Virtual Interns will have responsibilities related to strategic communications, operational excellence, and public affairs. Exceptional interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills are vital for this role, as good teamwork and partnerships are important for success. Viable candidates will be flexible, detail-oriented, and highly reliable in a dynamic, innovative environment.

This is a remote position with some opportunities for hybrid and/or in-person work, depending on intern location. Successful interns may be contracted for an extension through the Spring 2027 semester.

Responsibilities

Strategic Communications & Public Affairs

• Assist with social media platforms, including creating digital content; monitoring accounts, engagement, and analytics; and coordinating with client team members
• Help develop and implement consistent reporting of analytics for clients and Mazur & Co.
• Assist with website content and management, online tool platforms, and database management
• Help develop and execute multi-faceted marketing and communications strategies
• Create compelling presentations and reports for team members to use externally and internally
• Draft press releases, website/blog and print materials, social media content, and talking points
• Help generate media coverage for clients, including pitching stories and cultivating relationships with members of the media
• Create and manage communication calendars in coordination with clients and key team members
• Monitor legislative and executive policy developments
• Track news clips

Operational Excellence

• Assist with project management including staffing client meetings and note taking
• Assist with CRM management and email list maintenance
• Monitor performance of projects and campaigns
• Assist with business development research
• Stay abreast of cutting-edge tactics and best practices in strategic communications, public affairs strategies, and marketing tools
• Implement internal communications systems
• Research news, policy issues, legislation, and other subjects as needed
• Assist with internal office administrative duties
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• At least a rising Junior studying Communications, Journalism, Graphic Design, Public Policy, Business, or related field, or proven work experience that demonstrates competency and potential in the required skill set
• Basic graphic design experience
• Effective, detail-oriented, and highly organized
• Versatile and action-driven
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and relationship-building skills
• Eloquent and engaging written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to create compelling presentations
• Willingness to learn new technologies, strategies, etc.
• Ability to be agile and develop creative solutions
• Considers no task to be too small!
• Able to effectively communicate with remote team members in other places

Preferred Qualifications

• Passion for making a difference for others
• Experience creating presentations for various audiences
• Interest in journalism, public relations, public affairs, nonprofits or foundations, government, or related industries
• Experience with project/program management
• Experience with Canva, Asana, and Google Drive, Docs, and Sheets
• A strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Basic understanding of both traditional and social media
• Ability to foster a healthy organizational culture through teamwork and collaboration
• Ability to work positively and collaboratively with team members at all levels, leaders, and members of other organizations, media representatives, vendors, and visitors
• Demonstrably trustworthy and honest, and follows all best practices in protecting data and maintaining security procedures. May have access to sensitive and confidential information and will be trusted to maintain these files and documents properly
• Adept at taking initiative, keeping projects on track, and “managing up”

Pay

Pay is $17/hour.

Mazur & Co. is a woman-founded, owned, and led strategic consulting and communications firm that helps clients communicate, operate, and advocate with precision and purpose. Founded in 1987, we are a St. Louis–headquartered firm with team members across Missouri and in Washington, DC, serving clients nationwide.

Mazur & Co., is an equal opportunity employer and we are dedicated to maintaining a diverse and inclusive team. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, neurodiversity, and veteran status. www.mazur-co.com