Communications, Marketing, and Growth Intern - Summer 2026
About The Position
We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM. The RSM CMG (Communications, Marketing, and Growth) Internship is a unique opportunity for rising college juniors and seniors to gain experience in a cross-functional environment where members of the communications, marketing and sales functions collaborate to drive growth for RSM. CMG is a group of 500+ professionals from various backgrounds that serve as in-house advisors for all marketing, communications, insights, digital experience and sales needs. As a CMG Intern, you will have first-hand exposure to best-in-class marketing, communications and research efforts during this two-month immersion experience. To help RSM deliver on our brand promise, we create and leverage unique middle-market insights that resonate, advance our brand, accelerate growth, and drive compelling experiences with our clients, colleagues, and communities. This internship will help you acquire skills and provide you with exposure to various marketing, communications, and sales strategies. Ultimately, you will gain broad experience to the business world and should be prepared to enter any fast-paced work environment. Potential applicants should have an interest in the following specialty areas: Marketing Communications Research Client and Market Insights
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business, data analytics, marketing, communications, sales, economics or related concentration
- Knowledge of online productivity software, including Microsoft Office suite, project management software
- Demonstrated experience using Generative AI
- A minimum 3.0 GPA
- Excellent written and verbal communication, problem-solving solving and analytical skills
- Strong judgment, issues management, and problem analysis techniques
- Strong presentation, facilitation, time management, and prioritization skills
- Proven ability to work both independently and as a part of a team
- Demonstrated ability to balance priorities on simultaneous projects
- Executive presence with internal and external stakeholders; ability to influence others at all levels throughout the business, often without formal authority
- Ability to lead critical conversations and influence decisions; ability to uncover and drive alternative points of view across the organization
- Comfortable working within a complex matrix organization
- Hybrid work week, including a minimum of 3 days in-office, is required.
- Must have access to reliable modes of transportation to specified work locations New York, Chicago or McLean, VA locations only
- Must commit to the full summer- June 15-August 7
- July 2-3 RSM is closed; interns have the option to take unpaid leave June 29-July 1
Benefits
- At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people.
- We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients.
- Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.
