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Marketing and Communications Intern

Nashville Public Radio, Washington, District of Columbia, United States


National Cherry Blossom Festival, Inc., a 501(c)(3) not‑for‑profit organization based in Washington, DC, seeks an energetic, creative, and passionate Marketing & Communications Intern to assist the Marketing and Communications team in handling operational aspects such as data tracking, media partner management, and customer service for the 2026 Festival.

Who We Are The National Cherry Blossom Festival, Inc. is dedicated to promoting the beauty of nature and international friendship through year‑round programs, events, and educational initiatives that enhance our environment, showcase arts and culture, and build community spirit.

Internship Duties May Include

Catalogue Festival event collateral

Track media partner benefits and ensure fulfillment

Monitor and report on e-newsletter performance metrics

Tag and organize assets in Monday.com

Input media asset values and estimated impressions in Monday.com

Serve as a customer service liaison by responding to general inquiries

Create recap reports for each media partner

Depending on the area(s) of interest and level of expertise, additional opportunities around specialties (photography, design, video, social media, website, media monitoring, campaign tracking) can be structured to offer a valuable hands‑on learning experience.

Time Requirements

On or about January 12, 2026 – June 30, 2026:

10 to 15 hours per week between the hours of 10 AM and 5:30 PM – Monday through Friday

Start and end dates are flexible to align with semester schedules and internship academic credit requirements.

Hours, schedule, and work format (virtual and/or onsite) are determined in consultation with the Marketing and Communications team and based on student availability.

Evening and weekend availability to execute key Festival weekly programs and events during peak months (March 2026 – April 2026).

Qualifications

Currently enrolled in an accredited university or college as a full‑time undergraduate or graduate student. Recent graduates may also be considered.

Passion for strategy, content creation, and events

Detail oriented and organized with the ability to multi‑task

Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Excellent written and verbal communications skills (knowledge of AP Style preferred)

Able to work independently and complete projects in a timely manner

Ability to collaborate with a variety of people in an exciting, fast‑paced environment

Monday.com software knowledge preferred but not required

Photography and videography skills are a plus

Compensation National Cherry Blossom Festival, Inc. internships are unpaid, but college credit may be offered depending upon the educational institution’s guidelines and requirements. A monthly stipend is available for interns to defray the cost of commuting to the office.

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