Marketing Intern

As a Marketing Intern at Kimley-Horn in Seattle, you will support our engineering and planning teams by preparing proposals and marketing materials, maintaining databases, and conducting market research. You'll gain hands-on experience that will be invaluable for your career.

To qualify for the Marketing Intern role at Kimley-Horn, applicants should be in the process of obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field within the next 12-24 months. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a positive attitude are essential.

While prior marketing experience is beneficial, Kimley-Horn primarily seeks enthusiastic individuals who are eager to learn. Your current pursuit of relevant education and your ability to collaborate effectively will take precedence over past experience.

Familiarity with Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Office tools such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook is an advantage for the Marketing Intern position at Kimley-Horn. Having these skills will help you contribute effectively to various projects.

The hourly rate for the Marketing Intern position at Kimley-Horn is $21.00/hr, providing a competitive compensation as you gain experience in the field.

Discuss your familiarity with tools like Adobe InDesign and your proficiency in Microsoft Office. Highlight any relevant coursework or projects where you utilized these tools, demonstrating your capability to apply them in real-world scenarios.

Share an example from your experience where you successfully prioritized tasks to meet tight deadlines. Discuss your organizational strategies, such as using to-do lists or project management tools, and how you communicate with team members to stay aligned.

Discuss the importance of understanding client needs, providing clear and persuasive information, and tailoring the proposal to demonstrate how your solutions can meet those needs effectively. Bring in examples if you have them.

Emphasize your team player mentality, providing examples of past experiences where you contributed positively to group work. Highlight your communication skills and openness to feedback as essential assets in a collaborative environment.

Share your admiration for Kimley-Horn's commitment to people and its strong workplace culture. Align your personal career goals with the values of the company, emphasizing how this internship would be a vital step in your career path.

Explain the importance of defining research goals and identifying target audiences. Share the methods you would employ, such as surveys, competitor analysis, and utilizing online resources, showcasing your analytical approach.

Provide a specific example illustrating your role in a team project. Focus on how you collaborated with others, communicated effectively, and contributed to achieving a common goal, showcasing your teamwork abilities.

Discuss your methods for staying informed about marketing trends, such as following industry blogs, attending webinars, and networking. Convey your passion for continuous learning to show you're an engaged and proactive candidate.

Articulate that adaptability and a willingness to learn are crucial. Highlight how being receptive to feedback and new experiences contributes significantly to success in a rapidly evolving field like marketing.

Reflect on a situation where differences in opinions or working styles surfaced. Discuss how you facilitated communication, sought common ground, and leveraged each person's strengths to resolve the challenge effectively.