Marketing & Communications Intern

Jump-start a career in foreign affairs international relations and global business! Internships at the World Trade Center Institute offer unique hands-on experience and unparalleled networking opportunities. As an intern you will gain insight into the world of non-profits and international business learn from industry leaders and get to know about the local professional and business community. All interns are assigned real life tasks and given professional titles to be used throughout the semester. WTCIs interns attend all of our prestigious events and get a chance to practice valuable networking skills. Some of our best interns go on to full-time positions with many of our clients some of Marylands most prestigious institutions.

Marketing & Communications

Assist in Marketing & Communications activities including: Assist in development and design of marketing materials and advertising; Research various companies and countries to assist in developing marketing language; Use Google Analytics to increase web traffic; Update WTCIs Social Media and strategize best practices; Participate in event preparation management and logistics; Perform website updates; Attend all WTCI networking events

Skills Needed: Professional communication and attitude; Comfortable with working in a small office environment; Attention to detail; Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (ability to write Press Releases a plus); Creativity and flexibility; Ability to complete assignments on deadline; Must be able to work independently with strong project management skills; Knowledge of Adobe programs and advertising classes a plus; Knowledge of html and/or WordPress is a plus.

How does it work

Interns are expected to work a minimum of 15 hours per week. Interns are expected to have some availability during standard business hours and come into the WTCI office at least one day per week. Attendance at WTCI events is expected. Interns receive a stipend depending on which semester the internship takes place. These stipends are listed below.

Spring Semester - $4000

Summer Semester - $2000

Fall Semester - $3000

Undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to apply. This internship is not suitable for people with too much labor market experience. Longer than a semester internships are encouraged and arrangements can be made with the respective manager depending on the departments needs. All interns will design an end-of-semester presentation which will be presented to WTCI staff.

Dates for the Internship:

Summer 2026: June 22 2026 - August 28 2026

Fall 2026: August 24 2026 - December 11 2026

Spring 2027: January 25 2027 - June 4 2027

Other Benefits:

College Credit
Mentorship
Professional references upon good performance
Unique networking opportunities
Participation in all WTCI events
Interaction with business executives and foreign diplomats
Access to the Top of the World Observation level

The Application Process:

Intern Applicants must submit acover letter resume and answer the questions belowvia the application. The cover letter should clearly state the position the applicant is applying for the semester of interest the approximate date on which he/she would be available to begin work if selected and why you would be a good fit for the position desired. WTCI will invite 3-5 applicants for each position for an interview. After the interviews WTCI will notify all interns regardless of the outcome.

Internships at WTCI are quite competitive. The top three to five applicants will be invited for an interview by each manager in charge of the different departments. Each manager might interview at different times so there is no set interview week. After the interviews WTCI will notify selected interns.

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Required Experience:

Junior IC