Communications Intern - Chattanooga, TN (Fall 2026)

About the role

The Marketing Intern will contribute to proposals for new and existing business with hands-on opportunities in content capture, writing, editing, and print production. They will also learn facets of our company's business development and marketing processes, and be exposed to all other departments within the company as part of their responsibility to update written content.

Responsibilities

• Content Writing & Editing: Sharpen your technical and storytelling writing skills by developing compelling, strategic content for use in proposals and/or marketing material.
• Research & Content Capture: Foster interpersonal communication skills by interviewing subject matter experts and attending meetings to gather/capture information for use in proposals and/or marketing material.
• Data & Content Management: Assist with the publishing and management of the proposal content library, which may include drafting new and archiving existing material through the content pipeline.
• Report & Analyze Information: Gain guidance in creating and interpreting reports using database tools.
• Proofreading/Copy Editing: Gain valuable editing guidance for critical proposal and business development documents, which includes editing/proofing for grammar/spelling, proposal accuracy, layout, etc.
• Graphics Support: Exercise basic skills in developing proposal assets, such as organizational charts, headshots, infographics, flow charts, and footprint maps.
• Publishing & Production: Level up your knowledge of Microsoft Word for desktop publishing and print production for proposals, such as the use of styles, layout tools, tables, etc. You will also learn how to use Adobe Acrobat Pro to work with and finalize PDF documents for printing or electronic delivery. Assistance with printing and shipping proposals may be required.
• Other Marketing & Business Development Activities: Provide support as needed to the Marketing and Business Development teams with related materials, event preparation, and customer data management.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies (minimum of 5): Written Communication, Oral Communication, Self-Motivation, Planning/Organizing, Professionalism.

Qualifications

• Current/valid state driver's license
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Contact Management systems; Database software; Internet software; Order processing systems; Spreadsheet software, and Word Processing software.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We offer every employee — from executive managers to administrative support to security professionals — unique and generous benefits, as well as opportunities for career growth. So if you're ready to embark on a meaningful career with one of the nation's most dynamic and fastest growing security companies, apply with Walden Security today.