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Description

RIOS is an international design collective. We are actively in pursuit of wonder within the design of the built environment. We believe design is an act of optimism through which invention and ideas change the world. We practice interconnected design across architecture, placemaking, and landscape architecture to define design as a continuum.  

Our marketing team plays a crucial role in sharing our vision and work with the world. Through thoughtful storytelling, strategic communications, and creative content development, we showcase how our interdisciplinary design approach brings about inclusive, resilient, and original solutions that ensure diversity and resilience. 

RIOS is seeking applicants in marketing and communications for summer 2025 internships. Ideal candidates are highly motivated individuals who are passionate about design storytelling, brand development, and digital communications, and would enjoy participating in our lively office culture. 

As a Marketing Intern, you will: 

• Assist in developing marketing content  
• Support content and organizing, editing, and uploading design assets and images to the RIOS website 
• Collaborate with designers to properly translate design assets for digital use 
• Support image optimization and file organization for web content 
• Support the creation of design layouts and project research for website publication 
• Help coordinate documentation of projects 
• Contribute to marketing campaigns 
• Research industry trends and competitor analysis 
• Support the team with day-to-day marketing operations and office events 

How to Apply  

Submit an online application on www.rios.com/careers/ in PDF form, including a resume, cover letter, and work samples that demonstrate your writing, creative abilities, and marketing experience relevant to our industry and this position. Applicants will not be considered without work samples (could include writing samples, social media campaigns, graphic design pieces, or other relevant marketing materials). 

This is a full-time program running from June 3, 2025 through August 8, 2025. You must be available for the entire duration of the program. This is a paid internship at a rate of $23 per hour.  

Requirements

The ideal candidate must possess the following skills: 

• Be enrolled at a community college or university Fall or Spring of 2025 
• Passion for creativity and proven commitment to furthering their education 
• A high degree of self-motivation and curiosity, able to take initiative and go above and beyond tasks given 
• Strong writing skills and a passion for creative storytelling 
• Understanding of design principles and aesthetic sensibility 
• Ability to work and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task 

 How RIOS Will Provide Support  

• Access to learning resources and materials including workstation, and all needed software training 
• Invitations to site visits and tours 
• One-on-one mentor meetings with professionals in their fields 
• A special curriculum developed to provide exposure to various phases of marketing and communications 

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