Marketing Intern - Summer 2026
About The Position
Sabel Systems is seeking a Summer Marketing Intern to support our marketing and communications efforts within the defense and national security sector. This 10-week paid summer internship, with participation available between May 18, 2026, and September 11, 2026, is ideal for students pursuing degrees in Marketing, Communications, Business, Data Analytics, or a related field who want hands-on experience supporting brand communications and marketing initiatives within a mission-driven, highly technical environment. This internship is designed for motivated students interested in learning how marketing operates within the government contracting (GovCon) and defense technology space while contributing to real-world initiatives that support business growth and brand credibility. Interns participate full-time (40 hours per week) aligned to Eastern Time Zone business hours and work in a hybrid environment, supporting one to three days per week onsite at our Beavercreek, OH or Tysons, VA offices.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled undergraduate, or graduate student pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Data Analytics, or a related field
- Strong academic record, cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
- Strong written communication skills with attention to detail and tone
- Ability to analyze basic data and metrics and draw practical conclusions
- Interest in the defense, government contracting, or national security space
- Professional judgment, discretion, and appreciation for accuracy and compliance
- Organized, proactive, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Adobe Premiere, InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, and Microsoft Office Suite
- Exposure to defense or regulated environments and basic design experience
Responsibilities
- Learn and apply Sabel’s brand voice, messaging framework, and visual standards across marketing channels
- Assist in translating complex or technical concepts into clear, consistent, and audience-appropriate content
- Support content development for internal and external communications, ensuring brand credibility and alignment
- Assist with marketing campaign research, planning, and execution
- Track and report on basic marketing performance metrics (e.g., engagement, reach, campaign results)
- Produces and analyzes social media campaign performance data, summarizing insights, trends, and recommendations for improvement
- Monitor social media channels and assist with drafting responses in alignment with brand and messaging guidelines
- Support content scheduling, research, and audience analysis
- Assist with responding to external inquiries following established communication protocols
- Support the creation and refinement of internal rubrics and tools for evaluating marketing effectiveness
- Assist with documenting best practices, workflows, and performance benchmarks
- Contribute ideas to improve efficiency, clarity, and consistency across marketing efforts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
