Communications & Marketing Intern

About the Opportunity We’re looking for a Communications & Marketing Intern to support our communications efforts and gain meaningful exposure to broader marketing initiatives. This role is ideal for someone excited about storytelling, brand, and how communications and marketing work together to shape how a company shows up — internally and externally.You’ll work closely with the Senior Communications Manager and collaborate across Marketing, People, and other teams, contributing to real campaigns, launches, and key company moments.We’re especially interested in candidates who are naturally curious about emerging trends and tools, including AI, and how they’re reshaping communications, content, and marketing. You don’t need to be an expert; we’re looking for someone who enjoys experimenting, asking thoughtful questions, and learning quickly. What to Expect External Communications Support external storytelling, including launches, campaigns, and media outreach efforts Conduct trendspotting and monitor industry conversations to identify timely opportunities for proactive pitching and creative angle development Draft materials for speaking opportunities and award submissions and manage key deadlines Track media coverage and contribute to reporting Internal Communications Draft and edit content for internal channels to support company updates, initiatives, and key internal moments Manage and update internal editorial calendars to ensure content is planned and delivered on time Partner with cross-functional teams to gather information and ensure clear, aligned communication Marketing & Content Help shape and execute a keystone thought leadership project Contribute to content creation across blog and social channels, as needed Support campaign execution through research, copy development, and asset coordination Explore and experiment with new tools to support research, content creation, and workflow efficiency General Support Maintain organized processes, documentation, and content libraries Support basic performance tracking and reporting across communications and marketing initiatives Contribute ideas and support special projects as needed Culminating Project As part of the internship, you’ll work on a culminating project that brings together communications and marketing strategy. This could include developing a mini-campaign, creating a strategic content series, proposing a proactive media concept, or designing an internal communications initiative. What You Need to Be Successful Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Media Studies, or a related field Strong written communication skills with attention to tone, clarity, and detail Interest in both communications and marketing, including content, brand, and campaigns A strong sense of curiosity and desire to understand how things work Interest in AI, emerging technologies, and new tools shaping communications and marketing (hands-on experience not required) Organized and comfortable managing multiple projects and deadlines Proactive, thoughtful, and eager to learn What’s in It for You Join an ambitious tech company reshaping the way people build digital products We set you up for success, equipping you with the best hardware to learn and do your best work! An annual wellbeing budget to care for your physical, financial, or emotional health An annual education budget to improve your skills and grow in your career Enjoy a full range of virtual events, including workshops, guest speakers, and team activities, supporting learning exchange beyond the usual work duties Who are we? Contentful is a leading digital experience platform that helps modern businesses meet the growing demand for engaging, personalized content at scale. By blending composability with native AI capabilities, Contentful enables dynamic personalization, automated content delivery, and real-time experimentation, powering next-generation digital experiences across brands, regions, and channels for more than 4,200 organizations worldwide. More than 700 people from more than 70 nations contribute their energy and creativity to Contentful, working from hubs in Berlin, Denver, San Francisco, London, New York, and distributed worldwide. Everyone is welcome here! “Everyone is welcome here” is a celebrated component of our culture. At Contentful, we strive to create an inclusive environment that empowers our employees. We believe that our products and services benefit from our diverse backgrounds and experiences, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, physical [dis]ability, or length of time spent unemployed. We invite you to apply and join us! If you need reasonable accommodations at any point during the application or interview process, please let your recruiting coordinator know. Please be aware of scammers who may fraudulently allege to be from Contentful. These types of fraud can be carried out through copycat websites, fake email addresses claiming to be from our company, or social media. 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