Marketing & Communications Intern - Summer 2026 (Multiple Locations)

Job Description
BDO is seeking a driven Marketing & Communications intern who is motivated to do meaningful work and gain valuable experience 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.

Responsibilities

Cross‑Functional Project Support

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

Execute project tasks as directed, following department standards and processes.

Communicate project status, timelines and risks to project leads across multiple teams.

Complete project documentation, summaries and reports as needed.

Ask clarifying questions and incorporate feedback to improve quality of work.

Marketing & Communications Functional Support

Draft, edit and format communications and content for a variety of audiences and channels (internal and external).

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

Assist with content updates and user experience improvements across internal platforms.

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

Pull, organize and circulate reports and data to support decision‑making.

Assist with compiling market, audience and competitor research.

Support data quality, content governance and operational documentation efforts.

Participate in team meetings, project reviews and brainstorming sessions.

Supervisory Responsibilities
N/A

Education

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

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).

SharePoint preferred.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and 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.

Compensation
Individual salaries are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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