Intern, Marketing & Communications - Summer 2026

About MaRS

MaRS Discovery District (@MaRSDD) is a charitable organization and North America’s largest urban innovation hub, dedicated to helping high-growth technology companies succeed. With a focus on climate, health sciences and other emerging technologies, MaRS supports startups tackling some of the world’s most pressing issues. Through its world-class facilities, strategic programs and partnerships, MaRS accelerates the adoption of groundbreaking Canadian technology and bolsters a globally competitive innovation ecosystem. MaRS is the place where you can play a meaningful role in the innovation economy.

We understand qualifications on a job posting can be daunting. If you're passionate about the role and believe you can make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you, even if you don't meet every listed qualification. We’re always looking for great talent to join our team on planet MaRS. 

We actively encourage all candidates to apply, including equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as BIPOC, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations. 

We want you to be comfortable being your most authentic self throughout our recruitment process. Please reach out to careers@marsdd.com if there’s anything we can do to make your experience more accessible and inclusive, including accommodations. Include 'Accessibility Request' in your subject line.

Want to be a Summer Intern?

We’re offering a range of exciting summer internships that cover the full spectrum of the work we do: from venture programming to marketing & events, to benchmarking & insights. MaRS summer interns will have the opportunity to get hands-on experience, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, put forth their ideas and contribute to a dynamic organization.

If you’d like to apply to the opportunity detailed below, please make sure your cover letter demonstrates why you are a great match for this internship. Connect the dots from experience and education to what you're applying for.

And if you are applying for more than one MaRS internship, please make sure to identify this clearly in your cover letter, and tailor each letter to a specific opportunity.

Who we are looking for

MaRS interns possess a positive outlook and are smart, curious, energetic and engaged in the world around them. They’re independent, but also work well on a team. They are ideas people, always thinking of innovative, new ways to do things. Beyond this, there are specific knowledge and skill requirements for each role, as detailed below.

About the Internship Opportunity with Marketing & Communications

Join the PR & MarComm team for Summer 2026 during a pivotal milestone: MaRS’ 25th Anniversary. As we revitalize the MaRS brand to celebrate a quarter-century of innovation, you will play an active role in shaping how we tell our story to the world.

This role supports MaRS’ brand visibility and engagement through social media content creation, media relations, and campaign assistance. It is designed to be a meaningful, skills-based learning experience that aligns with your academic goals while giving you the chance to contribute to high-impact organizational events.

Along with other team members, the intern will provide essential executional support across media relations and social media amplification. The role will directly contribute to maintaining MaRS’ visibility and ensuring consistent promotion of programs, ventures, and partnerships.

The intern will gain exposure to real-world communications strategy, media monitoring and reporting, social media content development, and campaign execution. In turn, this support will help strengthen MaRS’ communications capacity and contribute to increased brand visibility and community engagement.

Major tasks the Intern will undertake:

You will gain practical experience in PR, media relations, and digital storytelling by owning the following tasks:

• Media Monitoring: Track daily news, maintain coverage logs, and produce weekly summaries to keep the team informed on industry trends.
• Content Creation: Draft first-round media pitches, press releases, and briefing notes for team review.
• Social Media: Assist with calendar planning, copywriting, scheduling, and community engagement across key platforms.
• Storytelling: Research and interview MaRS-supported founders to develop venture profiles and website content.
• Thought Leadership: Research and pitch podcast and speaking opportunities for MaRS leaders; manage the tracking list for all executive external engagements.
• Event Support: Coordinate promotion and organic social coverage before, during, and after major MaRS events.
• Data & Analytics: Maintain PR dashboards and databases, ensuring media lists and outreach logs are accurate and up to date.
• Project Coordination: Assist with the internal tracking of campaigns, approvals, and timelines to ensure projects stay on track.

What You Bring

Required Skills & Experience

• Currently enrolled in post secondary studies going into your 3rd or 4th year, or Master's in September 2026
• Writing and editing skills
• Interest in media
• Strong organization and attention to detail
• Comfort with social media platforms

The Fine Print

The internship runs May 4 - August 21, 2026.

The expected annual base salary range (prorated for the term) for this role is $42,000 - $51,000, which is determined based on year of study, candidate’s skills, knowledge, experience, and internal equity.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply early as we may close the posting before January 30, 2026. 

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada, reside in Ontario for the duration of the internship and be willing to work out of our Toronto office (101 College Street) a minimum of 3 days per week.

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