Advertising & Public Relations Internships
MCOM Communication Management Social Media Intern position
Attention MCOM undergraduate students, are you seeking a meaningful internship for Spring 2026?
Consider applying for the Communication Management Social Media Intern position. This is a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience, enhance your social media skills, and strengthen your resume.
Application Deadline: Friday, November 7, 2025.
Please email your current resume to Dr. Juan Liu at juanliu AT_TOWSON.
Plan Now for 2026 MADE Internships
The application for our Marketing and Advertising Education (MADE) Internship Program is now open! The program functions as the “common app” for marketing and advertising internships. Students submit one application through the AEF, and if accepted, they’re eligible for internships with our many industry partners (client-side marketers, agencies, media companies, among others). Current undergraduate juniors, seniors (graduating between May 2026 and May 2027), and graduate students with U.S. work authorization are encouraged to apply.
The application has a priority deadline of October 17th and will completely close on January 23rd, 2026, so please encourage your top students to apply as soon as possible.
Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum
Marketing and Communications Internship
The Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum is seeking interns who want to gain experience at the state of Maryland’s museum for African American history and culture located in historic Annapolis, MD. We carry out the mission of preserving Maryland’s African American heritage through educational programs, historical and fine art exhibitions, and collections and archives. We are looking for talented and enthusiastic students to support and assist our marketing and communications team in promoting our initiatives. This internship reports directly to the Marketing Coordinator.
Description
The Fall 2025 internship would run from September through December, requiring approximately 10-15 hours per week. The schedule would be created within the hours of Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Occasional Saturdays and evenings may be required (i.e. events, photoshoots, meetings, etc). The internship will be a hybrid of remote and on-site work as needed. Interns can gain skills and experience in the following areas:
Marketing strategy development
- communications and public relations strategy development
- digital content creation
- brand management
- community partnership and relationship-building
- data analysis and data-driven decision making
Some duties and responsibilities will include:
Marketing
- collaborate with various departments to gather information and create content to
promote the museum’s programs, events, and projects - help prepare and distribute marketing and promotional materials
- provide support for various types of media projects, including photoshoots and
developing a marketing photo repository - attend museum events to develop content
Communications and Public Relations
- assist in the development of communications materials including e-newsletters, press releases, media advisories, development communications, and printed materials
- assist in the development of website copy and maintaining up-to-date website
information - draft responses in reply to visitor inquiries and/or emails from the public
- assist in the maintenance of the media database
Social Media
- assist in curating content for the museum’s social media channels and draft social
media content - provide creative and strategic support in building communications plans
- contribute and respond to social media engagement via messages, comments, and reviews
Qualifications
- currently enrolled at or recently graduated from an accredited college or university
- seeking a degree in marketing, communications, or other similar fields of study
- detail-oriented and have strong written and verbal communication skills
- able to work efficiently and productively while remote, as well as in partnership with a team
- proficient in using social media platforms and tools
- enthusiasm for African American history and culture
Having graphic design and/or photography experience is a plus
Compensation
While internship positions are unpaid, the museum welcomes the opportunity to work with schools seeking to grant academic credit or service learning hours for internships. Applicants will need to initiate arrangements for credit with their college or university.
How to Apply
Send the following items to the Marketing Coordinator, Tahja Cropper at tahja.cropper@maryland.gov by Friday, August 22, 2025:
- résumé
- cover letter describing how this internship could advance your academic and/or career goals
- academic transcript (official transcript sent electronically if available)
If you have any questions, please email tahja.cropper@maryland.gov.
The Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with the Maryland Fair Employment Practices Act (“FEPA”), the Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or genetic information.
Beyond STEM: Internships at NASA
Join us for a virtual event designed for non-STEM students to hear directly from NASA interns using their skills in areas like business, communications, arts, law, and policy to support space missions. Discover a range of internship opportunities, get your questions answered, and gain tips to strengthen your application. Take the first step toward becoming part of NASA’s future workforce.
Beyond STEM: Internships at NASA
Date: Thursday August 14, 2025
The Spring application deadline is quickly approaching (September 12, 2025). Don't miss this opportunity to hear firsthand advice and information about the application process!
Through the NASA Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM), these OSTEM paid internships allow college-level students to contribute to agency projects under the guidance of a NASA mentor.