Marketing & Communications Intern
Company: DCS Corp
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description DCS seeks a dynamic and creative
self-starter to support corporate marketing, branding, website,
social media, and advertising initiatives. This internship is
expected to begin between March 15 and March 30, 2026 . Application
Deadline: February 25, 2026 Essential Job Functions: Assist in
planning and writing press releases, creating and maintaining
social media content, developing website and intranet content, and
promoting event participation. Perform market research in support
of communications initiatives. Provide input for creative marketing
strategies and social media campaigns. Update and maintain social
media presence, including daily monitoring, posting, scheduling,
and reporting for LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter (X), and Facebook.
Support conference and trade show coordination. Assist with
graphics library development. Collaborate with staff on new ideas
for marketing and communications. Monitor social media, branding,
and outreach marketing industry trends for competitive assessment.
Required Skills: Due to the sensitivity of customer-related
requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required. Must be a current
college student. Genuine enthusiasm for creating compelling media
content and marketing materials. Completed or working toward a
college degree (junior level and up), preferably in a related field
(e.g., English, Marketing/Communications, Advertising, Multimedia
Design, or Public Relations). Working knowledge of social media
tools and platforms including LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X
(formerly Twitter), and YouTube. Excellent verbal and written
communication skills. Strong organizational and multi-tasking
skills. Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
Ability to work remotely. Desired Skills: Experience creating
content for social media or other publications preferred (class
experience acceptable). Experience using Canva or similar content
creation platforms. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite,
including SharePoint. Graphics experience a plus. Familiarity with
Meltwater or other social media management platforms is a plus.
Skills with Adobe Creative Suite or similar software are a plus.
Knowledge of HTML, website content management, and graphic design
is a plus. Experience with WordPress is a plus. Intern
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