--- title: 'Communications and Public Relations Intern, Summer 2027 at Northmarq' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/communications-and-public-relations-intern-summer-2027-northmarq-minneapolis-p1ym9zdftesy' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-10' --- # Communications and Public Relations Intern, Summer 2027 at Northmarq - **Company:** Northmarq - **Location:** Minneapolis Minnesota, United States - **Posted:** 2026-09-09 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/northmarq/jobs/5419448008 ## Job description At Northmarq, you can be part of something special. Northmarq is a unique capital markets resource for commercial real estate investors, providing our clients access to experts in debt, equity, investment sales, loan servicing, and fund management. We offer you a career path with best-in-class training, and we foster inclusive teams committed to collaboration, mentoring, and growth. At Northmarq, we will help you unlock your potential – whether you are an industry veteran or you’re just getting started. Your new career is waiting. Start something special today. Northmarq was voted by Real Estate Forum as one of The Best Places to Work in Commercial Real Estate! Northmarq does not provide immigration sponsorship for this position. Candidates must possess unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. for any employer, without the need for sponsorship now or in the future, to be considered for this position. Northmarq is seeking a Communications & Public Relations Intern to join our Corporate Communications department in our Minneapolis (Bloomington, MN) headquarters office. The ideal candidate will be a student studying communications, public relations, journalism or a related field. Prospective candidates should be interested in gaining first-hand experience in corporate communications, public relations, business writing and copywriting within a fast-paced, growing department for an innovative, market-leading company in commercial real estate. In this role, you have a chance to help shape the voice of a brand that matters and receive mentorship from seasoned communications, public relations and marketing professionals. Position Responsibilities: - Develop internal and external communications that reach thousands of key stakeholders — including our workforce, clients, and industry professionals. This includes but is not limited to intranet news, press releases, social media content, and professional biographies. - Provide communications support for summer corporate events and special projects as needed — great opportunities to flex your storytelling muscles across multiple channels. - Learn from team members serving in corporate communications, public relations and marketing roles by shadowing and providing support on stretch assignments. - Analyze media coverage and track communications metrics. - Gain experience using AP Style Guide and corporate writing styles. What We're Looking For: - Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Marketing Communications, or a related field, with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and Spring 2028. - MS Office products, including Word and PowerPoint. - Excellent communication skills (written and verbal). - Strong interpersonal skills and ability to multi-task. - Exceptional time and priority management skills. - Exceptional focus on details and meeting deadlines. - Must be “self-directed” and motivated to take initiative. - Preferred qualifications: - Drupal or other tools for intranet or website content management. - Photography and multimedia/video skills are a plus but not required. Northmarq carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The salary range for the Communications & Public Relations intern position is $22.00 per hour. #LI-Onsite #LI-LA1 ## About Northmarq ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Northmarq is a national commercial real estate capital markets firm providing debt and equity financing, investment sales, loan servicing, and fund management for multifamily and commercial properties. - **Entity Type**: Private - **Headquarters**: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States - **Founded**: 1962 (started as a small residential mortgage company) - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - **Industry**: Commercial real estate services (capital markets, mortgage banking, investment sales, loan servicing) - **Target Customers**: B2B – commercial real estate investors, borrowers, lenders, and property owners (multifamily, office, retail, industrial, healthcare, etc.) - **Mission/Purpose**: To set the standard for client satisfaction by providing expert advice, customized solutions, and a collaborative, values-driven approach to every transaction. ## Products & Services - **Debt + Equity**: Originates and structures financing by matching borrowers with the widest lender pool in the industry, covering all property types. - **Investment Sales**: Brokerage services for multifamily and commercial real estate assets, acting as advisors to develop tailored disposition strategies. - **Loan Servicing**: Manages and coordinates in-place commercial loans, including asset management, insurance analysis, escrow, and compliance – with a servicing portfolio of $91.3 billion. - **Fund Management**: Offers fund management services for institutional and private capital. - **Sales Enablement & Corporate Services**: Supports producers with research, analytics, property marketing, transaction management, and back-office functions (operations, marketing, finance, legal, HR, IT). ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company) - **Key Metric**: Total transaction volume of $80 billion from 2022–2025; servicing portfolio of $91.3 billion - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly listed; the company maintains relationships with hundreds of lenders and institutional capital sources. - **Growth Signals**: Over 50 offices nationwide; named one of CRE’s Best Places to Work by GlobeSt. in 2024; actively hiring and opening new offices; 1,000+ CRE professionals. ## Competitive Advantages - **Independent & Flexible Structure**: Combines deep local market knowledge with a national platform, allowing nimble, client-focused solutions. - **Culture of Collaboration**: Open organizational structure encourages cross-office expertise sharing and mentorship. - **Scale & Track Record**: $91.3B servicing portfolio and $80B in recent transaction volume demonstrate trusted market presence. - **Full-Service Offering**: Integrated debt, equity, investment sales, and servicing under one roof reduces friction for clients. ## Strategic Focus - **Growth & Expansion**: Opening new office locations regularly and expanding into new markets. - **Talent Investment**: Prioritizing hiring, developing, and retaining top CRE professionals through associate programs, mentorship, and continuous learning. - **Technology & Innovation**: Leveraging research and analytics to empower sales teams and improve client outcomes. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Collaborative, inclusive, and values-driven (integrity, respect, community). Named a Best Place to Work in 2024 by GlobeSt. - **Work Environment**: Office-based with a nationwide network; hybrid/remote policy not explicitly stated but flexible structure implied. - **Perks & Benefits**: Competitive medical, dental, vision; paid time off and volunteer PTO; parental leave; education assistance; pet insurance; employee perks; annual conferences, team events, and community volunteer opportunities. - **Career Development**: Formal associate broker and producer programs with dedicated coaches; opportunities across multiple career paths (analyst, manager, coordinator, broker, corporate roles) – even for those new to CRE. ## Sources 1. [northmarq.com](https://www.northmarq.com/) – Company homepage with key metrics and service overview 2. [northmarq.com](https://www.northmarq.com/about) – About page with history, track record, and team details 3. [northmarq.com](https://www.northmarq.com/careers) – Careers page with culture, benefits, and program descriptions 4. [northmarq.com](https://www.northmarq.com/careers/company-culture) – Company culture page with events and community involvement 5. 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