Summer 2026 Intern, Marketing & Communications (Philadelphia)

Marketing and Communications Intern

Athena is a creative place for leaders, risk-takers, creative thinkers and boundary-pushers. We partner with organizations looking to transform their presence, reputation, and performance. For over ten years, we've delivered business insights, marketing strategies, and brand activations for leading organizations in industries ranging from telecommunications to major league sports.

Our people make Athena, Athena. They're what help set us apart from traditional ad agencies and consultancies. As a Philadelphia Inquirer Top Workplace for three years running, we take pride in fostering a work environment where passion meets excellence. Our people are solutions-oriented individuals who eagerly roll up their sleeves to make work that works while sharing a couple of laughs along the way.

All Athena internships are hosted in-person at our Philadelphia headquarters, 20-30 hours a week.

About the Role

As a Marketing and Communications Intern, you'll collaborate with experienced marketers and communication specialists to support the planning, execution, and delivery of both client-facing and internal campaigns. You'll gain exposure to brand messaging, content creation, and audience engagement, while developing foundational skills in strategic communication, digital marketing, and storytelling.

As part of the Athena team, you'll contribute to impactful initiatives across a range of industries, with opportunities to take ownership of key marketing projects and benefit from hands-on training and professional development.

About the Program

The Athena internship program immerses interns in a collaborative, cross-functional environment where they work closely with teams across Creative, Marketing, Events, Operations, and Data Analytics, gaining exposure to how departments align to bring projects to life. Our Capstone Project allows interns to collaborate and contribute to real-world initiatives by presenting their proposal to internal stakeholders. Interns are mentored through weekly managerial check-ins and executive support. Athena fosters a culture of support, curiosity, connection, and inclusivity, which allows interns to shine.

Our internship program begins in June 2026 and is a part-time opportunity to join the organization for the summer.

Requirements

What you'll be responsible for :

• Support client initiatives through research, content development, and presentation design.
• Assist in communication logistics for clientele & coordinate with key stakeholders.
• Create and manage social media content and internal engagement to promote Athena's brand, such as event coverage.
• Conduct research, build Excel reports, and create slide decks to support cross-functional marketing efforts.
• Provide general project support across marketing, branding, and event initiatives.

The skills and experience you should have :

It's a plus if you have :

Benefits

Athena is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact us at 866.299.6040 or at AthenaGlobalAdvisors.com.