Communications Intern

About the Role

IPA is seeking a bright, motivated, and intellectually curious undergraduate or graduate student for a winter internship in the company’s Communications Department at our corporate headquarters in Ashburn, Virginia. The internship is a full-time (40 hours per week) paid position, running from December 2026 to January 2027. The intern will focus on marketing and communications activities that support key company growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with developing and launching marketing campaigns.
• Preparing targeted email marketing messages.
• Preparing social media content calendars.
• Optimizing web content to rank higher in search engine results.
• Organizing marketing assets for cross-functional team access.
• Sending media pitches to industry publications and conferences.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Excellent oral and written communication skills (writing samples/portfolio required).
• Interest or experience in B2B content marketing, email marketing, and social media.
• Good organization skills, ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Experience with WordPress and Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
• Basic familiarity with SEO Best Practices.
• Strong work ethic.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Positive attitude and willingness to work in a team.

Qualifications

• Students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in marketing, communications, or a related field.

Location

• On-site in Ashburn, VA.

Compensation

• Hourly compensation is determined by education level:
• $25 for Bachelor’s students/graduates.
• $30 for Master’s students/graduates.
• $32 for PhD students/graduates.
• IPA interns have the opportunity to collaborate with industry professionals while fostering technical and organizational skills.
• All interns are assigned a day-to-day mentor.