2027 Summer Marketing & Communications Intern

The role

This intern will support internal and external brand initiatives for the communications team. Tasks include drafting content for newsletters, blogs, and social media, as well as assisting with visual communications and website maintenance.

What you will do

• Write first drafts of content for internal newsletters, blog posts, press releases, and social media posts.
• Assist with visual communications and graphics including signage, merch/swag, slide decks, flyers, and other assets.
• Support design and content development for external advertising and marketing collateral.
• Contribute to social media strategy through drafting posts, creating graphics, and potential short-form video creation.
• Help maintain Ursa Major’s website through content updates and design refinements.
• Assist with digital asset management, trade show preparation, and branded swag procurement.
• Provide general support to the marketing and communications team, including scheduling, note-taking, and project tracking.
• Collaborate closely with the Marketing & Social Media Content Manager and report to the Director of Marketing & Strategic Communications.
• Participate in team meetings.

Required qualifications

• Current junior or senior (Fall 2026/Spring 2027) or rising junior or senior (summer 2027) actively pursuing a degree in marketing, communications, public relations, graphic design, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially PowerPoint and Word) and Canva.
• Ability to work up to 20 hours per week in a hybrid format (1–2 days on-site in Berthoud, CO).
• Strong organization, time management, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn and contribute creatively to the team.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud
• Coursework or prior internship experience in marketing, communications, or public relations.
• Experience writing for different audiences (academic projects, student groups, blogs, social media, etc.).
• Use of design tools in academic projects, student organizations, or personal portfolios.
• Participation in student organizations, leadership roles, or team-based projects (or comparable work experience) is a plus.
• Familiarity with branding, social media platforms, marketing analytics tools, or other content creation tools (CapCut, Adobe Premier) is a plus.

Benefits

• Interns are not eligible for benefits

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. Person (this includes U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents).
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

About the company

Ursa Major designs and delivers propulsion and defense systems to solve national security demands. The company was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access high-performance propulsion.