Consumer Marketing Intern

About the role#

The Consumer Marketing Intern will support the Consumer Marketing team at The Philadelphia Inquirer. This role focuses on audience development, subscriber acquisition, and engagement strategies. This is a full-time, paid 9-week internship running from June through August 2026.

What you'll do#

• Support marketing plans for special editorial projects, including brainstorming, tactical execution, and tracking project objectives and KPIs.
• Report on marketing project goals and analyze performance across various platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute projects on the Consumer Marketing roadmap.
• Work on initiatives designed to drive revenue through paid subscriptions and individual donations.
• Partner with marketing managers on SEM and paid social campaigns focused on traffic, lead generation, and retention.
• Manage administrative tasks including marketing calendar updates, invoice processing, and trafficking creative assets.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews for email sends and on-site sales.
• Complete a final capstone project summarizing key takeaways and experiences.

What you'll need#

• Current enrollment at an accredited college or university, specifically rising juniors or seniors studying journalism, communications, marketing, business, or a related field.
• Recent graduates or current graduate students with relevant hands-on experience are also eligible.
• A foundational understanding of digital marketing strategy, tactics, and media mix.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in interpreting data to identify opportunities and solve problems.
• Strong communication skills to maintain a collaborative work environment.
• Commitment to contributing to an inclusive and positive workplace.

Location & details#

• Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
• Modality: On-site.
• Term: Summer 2026 (June through August).