Marketing & Research Operations Intern

Job Description

About Company

Capstone is a leading policy analysis and regulatory due diligence firm. It advises institutional investors and corporations on how changes in state, federal, and international policy will impact investments. Capstone leads coverage of public policy investments affecting financial and business services, energy and environment, healthcare, TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecommunications), and more. Its professionals analyze policy to uncover risks, opportunities, and unique business and investment strategies for clients, operating at the nexus of policy and investment. Capstone has locations in Washington, DC, Houston, New York, Paris, London, and Mumbai.

Job Description, Detailed

Job Title: Marketing & Research Operations Intern

Internship Program Overview:
Capstone’s internship program is designed to help college students gain experience across various sectors, setting them up for success. Interns are expected to take on a significant amount of responsibility, supported by senior analysts and mentors.

Role Summary:
The Marketing & Research Operations Intern will play a crucial role in supporting the efficiency and effectiveness of Capstone’s product and marketing efforts. This involves a blend of operational tasks, market research activities, and the execution of marketing strategies and campaigns, with a specific focus on data management, campaign analysis, and process optimization. The intern will support Capstone’s Content Strategy team by helping to maintain marketing and client-facing tools, coordinate content creation, and contribute to overall marketing projects to enhance efficiency.

Key Attributes Sought:
The ideal candidate possesses an excellent eye for detail, a passion for storytelling, and a competitive spirit. Capstone seeks an individual willing to effectively implement stakeholders’ visions and contribute new ideas to create memorable interactions with Capstone’s brand and products. The role requires skill in communicating across time zones and a willingness to learn about relevant topics, including finance and policy.

Internship Duration:
The internship will run from September 8 to December 5, with opportunities for extension based on performance.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Assist with maintaining and analyzing marketing data to support campaigns, track performance, and identify areas for improvement.
• Campaign Execution and Optimization: Assisting in launching and monitoring digital marketing campaigns across various channels, including paid search, social media, and email.
• Identifying and implementing enhancements to marketing workflows and processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Generating performance reports, analyzing data to understand campaign effectiveness, and providing insights for future strategies.
• Helping manage and maintain marketing automation tools.
• Working with sales, content, and analytics teams to align marketing efforts and ensure cohesive strategies.
• Assisting with the creation and management of marketing content, including social media posts, blog articles, and email campaigns.
• Assisting with research on market trends, competitor analysis, and customer insights.
• Providing general administrative support to the marketing team, including tasks like scheduling, documentation, and expense reporting.

Ideal Skills and Qualifications:
• Pursuing a degree in marketing, digital marketing, communications, UX design, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with digital marketing tools and platforms.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.
• Passion for storytelling.
• Experience with WordPress and Google Analytics a plus but not required.
• Work Ethic: Willingness to master details and ability to ask questions to get to the right answer.

What Capstone Offers:
• Exposure to a wide range of industries, geographies, and deals.
• Access to client relationships and conversations.
• Regular mentoring and training opportunities.
• Work in an entrepreneurial environment that values collaboration, intellectual curiosity, and a passion for superior research.

Who Can Apply:
• Open to rising sophomores, juniors, seniors, and those entering the final year of their master’s program.
• High academic achievement.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
• Students from any major are considered, but must show an interest in policy and investments.
• Preference will be given to those who can report to Capstone’s DC office.

Capstone is an equal opportunity employer.