Summer Intern 2026 - Marketing & Communications

Steampunk•McLean, VA

About The Position

Steampunk is seeking a Marketing & Communications Summer Intern who will assist with special projects related to Marketing, Communications, Sales/Delivery Support, and Events associated with Steampunk. Special projects will be most closely aligned with Marketing and Communications, but could also be associated with assisting our client portfolios. Contributions Assist with Steampunk's evolving brand by: Developing an experience-based brand presence that inspires and incites action. Executing the brand across all channels of communications to include business materials, presentations, reports, sponsorships, websites, social media, office environments, events, merchandise, advertising, literature, and electronic communications. Assist with the management of brand elements (color, logo, iconography, voice, tagline, etc.) and assets (images, graphic files, artwork for packaging, etc.) Driving consistency across all touch points – “living the brand” internally by driving brand engagement and governing compliance (brand guidelines) Work associated to help continue development and implementation of Marketing Communications plan to align with department goals. This consists of: Conceiving, writing/creating and delivering compelling content specific to target audiences that reinforces value propositions and brand positioning (e.g., graphic design and storyfication) Creating and distributing content via the most effective channels (e.g., social media, email, print, events, blogs) – the right media mix Ensuring an integrated approach across all touch points to create a consistent employee and client experience Help deploy website updates and other digital tools ensuring proper maintenance and development Provide reporting as requested Exposure to MarCom SG&A budget and forecasted spend estimates Conduct competitive research and benchmarking ofMarCom initiatives. Remain informed of industry trends and communicate relevant updates and recommendations to department. Assist with company, portfolio, and industry event management as necessary Improve internal communications. Assist with internal communication needs such as newsletter creation, communication for special projects and corporate initiatives (e.g., values), and press releases Support recruiting efforts through communications, events, and initiatives Relationships with Others’ Jobs: Communicates and collaborates with sector delivery organizations to drive effectiveness of MarCom initiatives Partners with Portfolio Leads on special projects to drive value-added service and customer engagement initiatives Works with HR and Recruitment Marketing Manager on internal and external recruiting process and communication needs. Collaborates with all locations on company-wide initiatives (e.g., values, brand promise)

Requirements

Current student seeking a rewarding Marketing and Communications summer internship opportunity with a government technology services organization
Rising college junior or senior, current senior
Highly focused planning and project management skills
Strong winning mindset, resourceful in overcoming obstacles and driven individual
Current with digital tools and technology (e.g., Google analytics, graphic design, Social Media) with high learning agility
Excellent team-building and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams
Action-oriented
Project Management
Attention to detail
Creative
Strong interpersonal, written and communication skills
Interpersonal savvy
Presentation and problem solving skills
Oral and written communication
Local to the DMV area

Responsibilities

Assist with Steampunk's evolving brand
Assist with the management of brand elements
Driving consistency across all touch points
Continue development and implementation of Marketing Communications plan to align with department goals
Conceiving, writing/creating and delivering compelling content specific to target audiences
Creating and distributing content via the most effective channels
Ensuring an integrated approach across all touch points to create a consistent employee and client experience
Help deploy website updates and other digital tools ensuring proper maintenance and development
Provide reporting as requested
Exposure to MarCom SG&A budget and forecasted spend estimates
Conduct competitive research and benchmarking ofMarCom initiatives
Assist with company, portfolio, and industry event management as necessary
Improve internal communications
Support recruiting efforts through communications, events, and initiatives
Communicates and collaborates with sector delivery organizations to drive effectiveness of MarCom initiatives
Partners with Portfolio Leads on special projects to drive value-added service and customer engagement initiatives
Works with HR and Recruitment Marketing Manager on internal and external recruiting process and communication needs
Collaborates with all locations on company-wide initiatives