Content Marketing Intern

Job Requirements
Content Marketing Intern
Fearless is excited to launch our internship program in partnership with the Maryland Lighthouse AI Initiative. This program provides college students, recent graduates, and career changers with real‑world experience in the government technology industry. Over the program, interns gain hands‑on technical skills alongside a broad set of professional skills—interviewing, resume building, and networking—to support job readiness and long‑term career growth. This intern position will begin on May 25 and go through August 14, 2026.

As a Content Marketing Intern, you will leverage AI to help shape how Fearless tells its story across the web, social media, and long‑form content channels. You will support both business development and delivery program initiatives by producing engaging, accessible content that resonates with our audiences and amplifies our mission. Working closely with Directors across Marketing, Business Development, and Delivery, you will contribute to content strategy, conduct user research, and create digital content optimized for performance, accessibility, and brand consistency.

Your Responsibilities In This Role
AI‑Powered Content Creation

Use AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot, Jasper) to draft, refine, and adapt content across web pages, social media posts, blog articles, case studies, newsletters, and long‑form thought leadership pieces.

Develop and refine prompt libraries, content templates, and AI‑assisted workflows that improve content velocity while preserving the Fearless brand voice.

Apply human judgment to fact‑check, edit, and elevate AI‑generated drafts so that final content is accurate, on‑brand, and audience‑appropriate.

Business Development & Impact Content

Create content that supports business development goals, including capability statements, win‑theme messaging, sales enablement assets, and proposal narratives.

Produce content that highlights Fearless impact programs such as internship initiatives and upskilling partnerships to engage stakeholders, partners, and prospective talent.

Translate complex technical and government services topics into clear, compelling stories for non‑technical audiences.

Content Strategy & User Research

Collaborate with leaders to shape content strategy across digital channels, including editorial calendars, content pillars, and campaign plans.

Conduct user and audience research including persona development, competitive content audits, and SEO keyword analysis to inform content decisions.

Analyze performance data (web analytics, social engagement, email metrics) and translate findings into recommendations for future content.

Digital Optimization & Accessibility

Optimize content for digital platforms, including SEO, metadata, alt text, readability, and mobile responsiveness.

Apply accessibility best practices (WCAG 2.1 AA) to ensure content is inclusive of all users.

Tailor tone, format, and length to channel‑specific best practices across LinkedIn, Instagram, the Fearless blog, and email.

Collaboration & Professional Development

Partner with marketing designers, business development leads, and impact program managers to align content with broader campaign and organizational goals.

Present work in team reviews, incorporate feedback iteratively, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

Participate in program activities focused on interviewing, resume building, networking, and career readiness in the gov‑tech industry.

Work Experience
Skill and Experience Requirements

Currently enrolled in or recent graduate of an associate, bachelor’s or master’s program, or a career changer with relevant transferable experience in writing, communications, marketing, journalism, or a related field.

Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to adapt voice and tone for different audiences and channels.

Comfort experimenting with AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot) and willingness to learn prompt engineering and AI‑assisted content workflows.

Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple deliverables on deadline.

Ability to work a full‑time, hybrid schedule from the Baltimore area for the 10‑week program duration.

Interest in or familiarity with government technology, civic tech, or public‑interest mission‑driven work.

Fearless Skills And Competencies

Synthetic Thinking: Combine different ideas, information, or concepts to create a new, complex understanding or solution.

Adaptability: Comfort with change, flexibility in the face of shifting demands and resilience to setbacks.

Ownership & Accountability: Commit to taking responsibility for outcomes and ensuring all commitments are met with a focus on enhancing service delivery.

Required Level Of Proficiency

Fundamental Awareness: Basic knowledge or understanding of concepts and skills, typically gained in classroom, experimental, or on‑the‑job training and requiring help when performing skills.

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit for extended periods while working on a computer or during meetings.

May need to travel occasionally to client sites or company meetings, which may involve driving or flying.

Ability to communicate effectively via phone, email, and in‑person, requiring clear speech, listening, and written communication skills.

Ability to move within an office environment, including reaching for files, using office equipment, and occasional light lifting (up to 10 pounds).

Compensation
The hourly rate for this position is $20.00 per hour.

Benefits

Flexible, life‑friendly schedules.

401(k) with 4% match and immediate vesting.

Sick and safe leave.

Reasonable Accommodations
Fearless is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Department at hr@fearless.tech.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Fearless is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. At Fearless, we’re building a workplace that welcomes and respects everyone—across race, gender, age, religion, identity, background, and ability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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