Digital Communications Intern

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 March 6, 2026, to be considered.

Program Dates: June 1, 2026 – July 30, 2026

Hourly Rate: $25 – $28

Location: Washington, D.C. Office

Work Model: Hybrid — In-office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday; remote Monday and Friday

The Digital Communications Intern will assist the NRF social media director and digital content manager with planning and creating content and reports that grow and enhance NRF’s channels.  

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
• Assist with podcast research, planning, reporting/analyzing and production
• Other duties as assigned 

Requirements

• Current undergraduate student with at least senior standing 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
• Interest in building reports and analyzing content metrics
• Must be detail oriented, organized and able to work on multiple tasks simultaneously 
• Ability to summarize data and insights in written and graphical formats
• Working knowledge and comfort working across Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Experience with Google Analytics, Adobe suite and/or websites is a plus

Application Deadline: Must apply by March 6, 2026, for consideration.

The National Retail Federation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.