StepStone Group
2026 Marketing and Communications Summer Analyst
StepStone Group, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
2026 Marketing and Communications Summer Analyst
Application deadline: December 12, 2025
About the Role StepStone is seeking a highly motivated, detail‑oriented and creative intern to join our global Marketing & Communications team for a 10‑week paid summer internship in our La Jolla, CA office. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a dynamic, global team while gaining valuable, hands‑on experience in a rapidly growing company. We look for a team‑player who can get things done and multi‑task.
What You’ll Do In this internship, you will gain a broad and inside view of a growing private markets firm and expand your research, writing, communications and people skills in a fast‑paced, real‑world setting. You will help research, develop, write and track key Communications initiatives including research papers, podcasts, PR, social media and more.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain thought leadership forward‑look calendar.
Update management reports with abstracts for whitepapers.
Conduct market research on peers and relevant third‑party publications.
Review whitepapers for format and language.
Help draft email campaigns, podcast summaries and social media content.
Assist in maintaining and supporting marketing platforms (Seismic, Salesforce, SharePoint).
Support review of firm‑branded materials, including updating PowerPoint decks, rebranding slides and correcting formatting errors.
Coordinate meetings and conference calls.
What We’re Looking For
Graduate from university in December 2026 or Spring 2027.
Pursuing a degree in communications, marketing or related field.
Must be able to work in person in La Jolla office 3x/week.
Excellent written communication skills.
Willing to learn, ask questions, demonstrate attention to detail.
Promote a positive, team‑oriented attitude.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Manage time effectively, follow up on relevant issues.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
Willingness to learn and grow.
Professional verbal and written communication skills.
Why Join Us? At StepStone, we foster a supportive and inclusive team culture where collaboration and learning are core to what we do. Our collegial atmosphere encourages teamwork, mentorship and professional development. This summer internship is a great opportunity to gain practical experience and develop critical skills that will help you launch a successful career in marketing and communications in Private Markets.
About Click here to learn more about the intern experience.
Salary: $30 / hour
The salary is an estimate of pay for this position. Actual pay may vary depending on job‑related factors that can include location, education, skill, and experience. The salary does not include any benefits or other forms of possible compensation that may be available to employees.
At StepStone, we believe that our people are our most important asset and crucial to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to create an environment that empowers our employees and allows them to be heard, regardless of title or tenure. Our organizational community features multiple Employment Resource Groups as well as mentorship programs to enhance the employee experience for all.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, StepStone does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
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About the Role StepStone is seeking a highly motivated, detail‑oriented and creative intern to join our global Marketing & Communications team for a 10‑week paid summer internship in our La Jolla, CA office. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a dynamic, global team while gaining valuable, hands‑on experience in a rapidly growing company. We look for a team‑player who can get things done and multi‑task.
What You’ll Do In this internship, you will gain a broad and inside view of a growing private markets firm and expand your research, writing, communications and people skills in a fast‑paced, real‑world setting. You will help research, develop, write and track key Communications initiatives including research papers, podcasts, PR, social media and more.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain thought leadership forward‑look calendar.
Update management reports with abstracts for whitepapers.
Conduct market research on peers and relevant third‑party publications.
Review whitepapers for format and language.
Help draft email campaigns, podcast summaries and social media content.
Assist in maintaining and supporting marketing platforms (Seismic, Salesforce, SharePoint).
Support review of firm‑branded materials, including updating PowerPoint decks, rebranding slides and correcting formatting errors.
Coordinate meetings and conference calls.
What We’re Looking For
Graduate from university in December 2026 or Spring 2027.
Pursuing a degree in communications, marketing or related field.
Must be able to work in person in La Jolla office 3x/week.
Excellent written communication skills.
Willing to learn, ask questions, demonstrate attention to detail.
Promote a positive, team‑oriented attitude.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Manage time effectively, follow up on relevant issues.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
Willingness to learn and grow.
Professional verbal and written communication skills.
Why Join Us? At StepStone, we foster a supportive and inclusive team culture where collaboration and learning are core to what we do. Our collegial atmosphere encourages teamwork, mentorship and professional development. This summer internship is a great opportunity to gain practical experience and develop critical skills that will help you launch a successful career in marketing and communications in Private Markets.
About Click here to learn more about the intern experience.
Salary: $30 / hour
The salary is an estimate of pay for this position. Actual pay may vary depending on job‑related factors that can include location, education, skill, and experience. The salary does not include any benefits or other forms of possible compensation that may be available to employees.
At StepStone, we believe that our people are our most important asset and crucial to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to create an environment that empowers our employees and allows them to be heard, regardless of title or tenure. Our organizational community features multiple Employment Resource Groups as well as mentorship programs to enhance the employee experience for all.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, StepStone does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
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