Community And Marketing Internship – Open Source Program Office (waterford Office, Ireland)

Marketing Intern

The Red Hat Open Source Program Office (OSPO) is seeking a Marketing Intern to help associates, corporate partners, customers, and community participants expand their knowledge of open source community best practices by developing and implementing marketing plans and activities for many of the community-based upstream projects that serve as the source for our commercial product offerings. Your success will be defined by community health and growth based on analytics and metrics being adopted by the open source software ecosystem. As a Marketing Intern, you will evaluate community and marketing opportunities on your own and determine where and how OSPO should focus its advocacy time and investments within upstream community projects, as well as create and organize written and multimedia content.

At Red Hat, you'll work in an environment that welcomes diverse perspectives, values great ideas, and empowers individuals to contribute meaningfully. Freedom and courage are two of our core values — which means you'll have the space to take risks, explore the unknown, and grow your strengths. But being a Red Hatter is not just about bravery; it's also about commitment and follow-through.

Red Hat's Intern Program is a collaborative effort between the Emerging Talent team and our intern managers. The program is designed to offer a meaningful and well-rounded experience — combining professional development, networking opportunities, social engagement, and impactful work. This is a paid, full-time internship based at the respective RH offices (Cork, Waterford, Dublin), with flexible working hours. The expected start date is January 2026.

What You Will Do:

• Assist in the development, implementation, and management of marketing plans and activities for upstream software communities
• Collaborate on strategies, plans, and forecasts with the Community Architects, community leaders, and other associates to build a strategy and programs, ensuring that opportunities are maximized and will meet overall project objectives
• Working with content providers to create and manage the production of reliable community and open source content on channels that include:
• Red Hat community blog
• OSPO Resource Library
• Newsletters
• Planning and production of video content for outlets such as:
• Podcasts (Community Central)
• Mini-videos
• Red Hat Community YouTube channel
• Creation and management of social media content for X and LinkedIn channels, for both OSPO and upstream communities

What You Will Bring:

• You must be enrolled in an accredited university program in the Republic of Ireland during the full duration of the internship and must be able to join us full time from January till August 2026
• Working knowledge of written and spoken English
• Interest, specialization in content creation
• Writing and organizational skills
• Creative thinking skills and vision
• Solid ability to work as part of a team and build relationships
• Passion for learning and taking on challenges
• Experience with tools like Google apps, Microsoft Office including PowerPoint, SmartSheet, and Adobe Photoshop is a plus

Due to the limited number of internship opportunities and the high volume of applications, we may not be able to speak with every candidate. To maximize your chances of moving forward in the process, please ensure your CV clearly outlines your education, relevant projects, and extracurricular activities.

Please apply for a maximum of three internship roles that best match your interests and skills.

Red Hat is the world's leading provider of enterprise open source software solutions, using a community-powered approach to deliver high-performing Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies. Spread across 40+ countries, our associates work flexibly across work environments, from in-office, to office-flex, to fully remote, depending on the requirements of their role. Red Hatters are encouraged to bring their best ideas, no matter their title or tenure. We're a leader in open source because of our open and inclusive environment. We hire creative, passionate people ready to contribute their ideas, help solve complex problems, and make an impact.

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