Intern-Communications & Engagement

Thompson Hospitality Corporation•Reston, VA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Explore your potential with Thompson Hospitality’s College Internship Program. Thompson Hospitality is excited to announce our 2026 Summer Internship Program, offering students an opportunity to obtain valuable work experience in the Hospitality Sector. This is a paid professional development opportunity that places interns in a department that aligns with their career interests and field of study. Why Choose Thompson? Hands on Experience Mentorship Final project presentation to our CEO Warren Thompson Duration: This internship program is seasonal during the summer months, with a start date of May 18th and end date of August 14th. Specific work schedules shall be determined by the department based on internship assignment and course requirements. 35 – 40 hours. In office. Internships are non-exempt positions. Pay: Undergraduate Students: $18.00 per hour Summer interns will not work more than forty (40) hours in an administrative work week

Requirements

Current Student or Recent Graduate: Interns must be currently enrolled in a program of study or a recent graduate (within 12 months) from an accredited college/university or technical/vocational institution and be in good academic standing Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field
Must submit a writing sample
Background Check: Must successfully pass a background check and drug screen.
Experience with Canva and/or Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines
Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
Excited to learn and thrive in a fast-paced environment
Interns must have strong interpersonal and communication skills, be punctual with reliable transportation, have a strong work ethic and maintain confidentiality when required.

Responsibilities

Help create and share internal communications that keep employees informed and engaged
Design visually appealing content and assets (newsletters, announcements, presentations) using tools like Canva
Write copy for email campaigns, promotions, product launches, social media, and digital publications
Assist in developing content for web pages, landing pages, and product pages
Support updates and maintenance of existing website content
Research industry trends and turn insights into fresh, relevant content ideas
Partner with the Marketing team to ensure projects are delivered on time
Bring creative ideas and best practices to enhance communication strategies
Jump in on additional projects and tasks as needed