Summer Intern, Employee Experience

SecureIT

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

Reston, Virginia

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The intern will support the People Operations Team by maintaining branded materials and drafting content for internal and external communications. They will also assist with social media scheduling, market research, and event coordination.

Qualifications

You are currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field. You have a strong interest in marketing strategy and content creation, possess excellent writing and organizational skills, and are a proactive self-starter.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Marketing

Communications

Content creation

Brand building

Writing

Organization

Research

Content development

Social media

Digital marketing

Adobe Creative Suite

Google Analytics

WordPress

HubSpot

LinkedIn marketing

Job Description

About the role

We are seeking a creative and driven Employee Experience Intern to join our growing team. This is a hands-on internship designed to give you real-world exposure to B2B marketing in the cybersecurity and professional services space. For 10 weeks, you will report directly to our People Operations Team and gain exposure to core areas of SecureIT’s brand presence: brand consistency, content, PR, and social media.  

This internship is ideal for students who are passionate about communications or business and want practical exposure in a fast-paced, technical industry. Current enrollment in a bachelor's degree program at a Virginia college or university in a relevant field is required. Additionally, candidates must be local to or able to commute to our Reston, VA office; this is a 10-week in-person paid program starting June 1 and ending August 7th.

What you'll do

  • Assist in maintaining and updating branded materials such as PowerPoint templates, proposal assets, and internal documents  
  • Support the organization and development of a centralized library of brand assets  
  • Help review and align existing materials to established brand guidelines  
  • Assist with drafting and editing content for internal communications, social media, and marketing materials  
  • Support the coordination and scheduling of social media posts and digital content  
  • Conduct research on industry trends, competitors, and target markets to inform marketing efforts  
  • Collaborate with team members to gather input and insights for content development  
  • Assist with tracking basic marketing metrics such as engagement and website activity  
  • Provide support for event coordination, webinars, and internal initiatives  

Throughout the internship, you will be guided by experienced team members and will not be responsible for independently owning or leading core business functions. 

What You'll Bring to the Table

  • Currently pursuing a degree in one of the following fields: 
    • Marketing, Communications, or Advertising 
    • Business Administration or Management 
    • Public Relations or Journalism 
    • Digital Media or Graphic Design 
    • A related field with demonstrated interest in marketing or content creation 
  • Technical and Soft Skills: 
    • Have a genuine interest in marketing strategy, brand building, or content creation 
    • A self-starter who doesn’t hesitate to take initiative  
    • A strong writer who can match tone to audience — whether it is polished internal communications or a casual LinkedIn post 
    • Are detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously 
    • Are proactive, creative, and bring fresh ideas to the table 
    • Are familiar with any of the following (a plus, not a requirement): LinkedIn marketing, HubSpot or similar CRM/marketing tools, Adobe Creative Suite, Google Analytics, or WordPress 
  • Bonus Points: 
    • Prior internship or coursework experience in content marketing, digital marketing, or communications 
    • Experience creating graphics, slide decks, or visual assets for professional use 
    • Familiarity with B2B marketing or professional services industries 
    • A portfolio of writing samples, social media work, or other communication projects 

What You’ll Gain: 

  • Hands-on experience supporting employee experience and brand initiatives 
  • Exposure to how a professional services firm builds and communicates its brand 
  • Opportunities to work with and learn from senior leaders and cross-functional teams 
  • Development of practical skills in content creation, research, and coordination 
  • Exposure to B2B marketing strategies in a niche, high-growth industry 
  • The opportunity to build a professional network within the DC Metro area 

Ready to Make an Impact? 

If you’re excited about the opportunity to work with a talented team and help drive great business outcomes for our clients, we want to hear from you. Apply today and join us in making a difference! 

SecureIT is a proud participant in the InternshipsVA program. 

SecureIT

SecureIT is a leading provider of cybersecurity management consulting and technical services to government agencies, corporations and non-profit organizations. Through its offering of security governance; risk management; engineering and operations; compliance; IT Audit and training, SecureIT enables its customers to implement and operate a risk-based approach to managing information technology while achieving compliance with applicable security and privacy regulations. Built from a management consulting pedigree and combined with deep security expertise, SecureIT has the insights to identify opportunities, strategies, and solutions that enable our customers to mitigate risks and provide resilience while improving operational efficiency For more information, email info@secureit.com or visit www.secureit.com
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