Digital Communications Intern
Washington, DC Marketing
Job Type
Internship
Description

The National Retail Federation is a trade association that advocates for the people, brands, policies and ideas that help retail succeed. From its headquarters in Washington, D.C., NRF empowers the industry that powers the economy. Retail is the nation’s largest private-sector employer, contributing $5.3 trillion to annual GDP and supporting more than one in four U.S. jobs. For over a century, NRF has been a voice for every retailer and every retail job, educating, inspiring and communicating the powerful impact retail has on local communities and global economies. 


We have exciting internship opportunities for college students to learn valuable insights about the retail industry and the role of a trade association. Do you have a passion for the retail industry? Do you enjoy learning and gaining hands-on experience working with a team? If yes, this may be the summer internship for you. Interested candidates should apply with a resume and cover letter by February 21, 2025, to be considered. 

 

Program Dates: June 2, 2025 – July 31, 2025

Hourly Rate: $21 - $26

Location: Washington, D.C. Office 


Essential Functions 

  • Assist the NRF Digital Communications team in planning, developing, publishing and reporting on digital content, including podcasts, blog posts and other web content.
  • Assist with developing weekly analytics reports
  • Perform web updates as requested 
  • Perform SEO audit of web pages and make recommendations and updates based on SEO best practices
  • Assist with podcast planning, scheduling and production
  • Other duties as assigned
Requirements
  • Must be rising junior or senior with coursework or experience in marketing, communications, English or digital strategy.
  • Must be a strong writer. 
  • Must be curious, creative and have strong critical thinking skills.
  • Must be detail oriented, organized and able to work on multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Must apply by February 21, 2025 for consideration
Salary Description
$21-$26/hour