Marketing & Communications Intern - Summer 2026 (Multiple Locations)

Marketing & Communications Intern - Summer 2026 (Multiple Locations)
Grand Rapids, MI, United States and 5 more

Job Description
BDO is seeking a driven Marketing & Communications intern who is motivated to do meaningful work and gain valuable experience and skill sets in a people‑first, growth‑centric environment. The intern will work closely with a Marketing & Communications Manager to support diverse individual and group projects. The intern is responsible for assigned projects, working hands‑on with team members to see them through to completion and presenting the project outcomes. The intern will bring value to various teams through an effective project management approach, critical thinking skills, peer engagement, and unique perspectives.

Job Duties
Cross-Functional Project Support

Works with team members to understand goals, timelines, audiences and desired outcomes of assigned projects

Executes project tasks as directed, following department standards and processes

Communicates project status, timelines and risks to project leads across multiple teams

Completes project documentation, summaries and reports as needed

Asks clarifying questions and incorporates feedback to improve quality of work and help drive project success

Marketing & Communications Functional Support

Drafts, edits and formats communications and content for a variety of audiences and channels (internal and external)

Supports the development, review and distribution of deliverables across multiple platforms (e.g., intranet, SharePoint, emails, presentations, campaigns)

Supports projects related to the firm’s internal digital workplace and employee communications platforms

Assists with content updates and user experience improvements across internal platforms

Audits content, documents and platforms to ensure accuracy, consistency and up‑to‑date information

Pulls, organizes and circulates reports and data to support decision‑making

Assists with compiling market, audience and competitor research, as well as organizing inputs from project leads/stakeholders

Supports data quality, content governance and operational documentation efforts

Participates in team meetings, project reviews and brainstorming sessions

Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Education

Enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Business Administration, Marketing, Public Relations or Communications (required)

Experience

N/A

License/Certifications

N/A

Software

Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word (required)

Comfortable using digital collaboration tools, project management and content management platforms (e.g., intranet/CMS tools), preferred

Language

N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm

Comfortable supporting a variety of Marketing & Communications functions

Ability to work in a fast‑paced deadline‑driven environment and learn new processes and tools quickly

Flexibility to support multiple projects at a given time

Multi‑task successfully while working independently or within a team environment

Excellent organizational and project management skills

Strong attention to brand voice, tone and message consistency

Detail oriented, with a commitment to quality and accuracy when developing or proofreading content

Salary Ranges

California: $40.00/hr – $45.00/hr

Colorado: $34.00/hr – $38.00/hr

Illinois: $36.00/hr – $40.00/hr

Maryland: $34.00/hr – $38.00/hr

Massachusetts: $36.00/hr – $40.00/hr

Minnesota: $32.00/hr – $36.00/hr

New Jersey: $34.00/hr – $42.00/hr

NYC/Long Island/Westchester: $36.00/hr – $40.00/hr

Washington: $35.00/hr – $40.00/hr

Washington DC: $34.00/hr – $38.00/hr

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