Communications and Public Relations Intern, Summer 2027

Northmarq•Minneapolis, MN

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Northmarq is seeking a Communications & Public Relations Intern to join our Corporate Communications department in our Minneapolis (Bloomington, MN) headquarters office. The ideal candidate will be a student studying communications, public relations, journalism or a related field. Prospective candidates should be interested in gaining first-hand experience in corporate communications, public relations, business writing and copywriting within a fast-paced, growing department for an innovative, market-leading company in commercial real estate. In this role, you have a chance to help shape the voice of a brand that matters and receive mentorship from seasoned communications, public relations and marketing professionals.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Marketing Communications, or a related field, with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and Spring 2028.
MS Office products, including Word and PowerPoint.
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to multi-task.
Exceptional time and priority management skills.
Exceptional focus on details and meeting deadlines.
Must be “self-directed” and motivated to take initiative.
Candidates must possess unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. for any employer, without the need for sponsorship now or in the future, to be considered for this position.

Nice To Haves

Drupal or other tools for intranet or website content management.
Photography and multimedia/video skills are a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Develop internal and external communications that reach thousands of key stakeholders — including our workforce, clients, and industry professionals. This includes but is not limited to intranet news, press releases, social media content, and professional biographies.
Provide communications support for summer corporate events and special projects as needed — great opportunities to flex your storytelling muscles across multiple channels.
Learn from team members serving in corporate communications, public relations and marketing roles by shadowing and providing support on stretch assignments.
Analyze media coverage and track communications metrics.
Gain experience using AP Style Guide and corporate writing styles.