Marketing & Communications Intern

Marketing Intern

Oshkosh Defense stands behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others. As an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer, every day we strive to meet or exceed our customers' ever-changing needs with next generation defense technologies and advanced systems. We operate with unparalleled commitment to those who depend on our products and services worldwide to perform their missions.

Under the direction of marketing staff, the Marketing intern is responsible for supporting the Marketing Communications department. Key duties include assisting with external and internal writing/editing assignments, website content management, communication archiving, project management, company correspondence, and coordinating/maintaining the integrity of multiple communications and projects (direct emails, newsletters, intranet, distribution lists, surveys, etc.). Assists with other marketing and communications projects as requested.

This position has a Spring 2026 start date.

Your Impact

Support internal and external communication activities and requests.

Post and distribute company news releases to the company website and Intranet.

Assist, edit and/or write with internal and external communication pieces. This may include, but is not limited to, press release, blog articles, or internal newsletter articles.

Assist communication team with external media placement and monitoring media coverage. This may include, but is not limited to, creating media lists and distributing relevant materials to selected media outlets.

Assist with updates to website content using WordPress.

Communicate in a confident, professional manner with all levels of internal staff and outside parties by phone, fax, mail and email.

Assist marketing staff with any other projects, as needed. This may include, but is not limited to, presentation material assembly, collateral content, and miscellaneous administrative assistance.

All other duties or projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Student working towards a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, Communications or related field throughout the entire duration of the internship.

This is a year-round opportunity. Individual must be willing to work full time hours during summers and breaks, and part time hours (around 20 hours per week) during the school year.

Graduation date of May 2027 or later.

Standout Qualifications

Excellent Canva or graphic design skills

Preferred skills with WordPress or other web content management system

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment towards common goals.

Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater.

Pay Range:

$18.00 - $37.00

The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.