2027 Summer Intern, Communications Specialist (Reston, VA)

Key Responsibilities:

• Communications Strategy. Support the development and implementation of strategic communications plans and campaigns.

• Content Creation. Contribute to the creation of marketing and communications materials such as factsheets, infographics, social media content, reports and presentations.

• Writing and Editing. Write and edit compelling written content for internal and external audiences.

• Media Relations. Draft and edit press releases and talking points and monitor media coverage.

• Campaigns. Support the planning and execution of marketing campaigns across various channels.

• Client Strategy. Collaborate with team members on client strategy.

• Engage and Learn. Rotate between multidisciplinary teams to support projects, gain exposure and develop business acumen.

Basic Qualifications:

• A minimum of 60 college credit hours complete in communications, marketing, public relations or a related field

• Due to contract requirements, U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Work Authorization is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities

• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks to meet aggressive deadlines

• Strong motivation and adaptability to learn and understand new concepts and markets

• Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

• Ability to produce quality work products with attention to detail

Bot and Third-Party Applications

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Working at ICF

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Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals withsincerely heldreligious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To requestan accommodation,please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy toassist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extentrequiredto provide needed reasonable accommodations.

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At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate orassistwith responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is notpermitted. This policy is in place tomaintainthe integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. Ifsuch anaccommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. Weare dedicated to providingthe necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$37,855.00 - $64,354.00

Reston, VA (VA30)