2026 NextGen Summer Internship - Marketing & Communications - Los Angeles

At Hudson Pacific Properties, we provide best-in-class office and studio space to the biggest names in tech and media. Through our paid NextGen Internship Program, we are seeking a Marketing & Communications Intern to join our team for 10 weeks and gain valuable real-world experience by working in-person at Hudson Pacific Properties’ headquarters in Los Angeles. As an integral member of the Marketing & Communications team, you will contribute to day-to-day operations, assist with special projects, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to gain exposure to the inner workings of the company. 

Are you looking to enhance your learning journey and development with a thriving, forward-thinking company? Join us this summer! 

*If you are interested in multiple internships, please submit a separate application for each position.

What You'll Do

• Support the Marketing & Communications team with day-to-day operations and assist with ongoing departmental projects, such as:
  • Social Media Content Development & Channel Management: The intern will support day-to-day social media activities across Hudson Pacific, Sunset Studios, and Quixote channels, including drafting posts, shooting photo and video content, curating visual assets, and maintaining a forward-looking content calendar. They will learn to use tools such as Sprout Social, Canva, and Adobe Creative Cloud. Responsibilities will include conducting competitive and trend analysis, monitoring engagement metrics, and proposing optimizations to strengthen brand presence and audience growth.
  • Cross-Functional Support for Brand & Communications Initiatives: Working closely with the Communications, Marketing, and Studios teams, the intern will assist in capturing on-site content when applicable and supporting internal and external announcements. They will collaborate on workflows like campaign planning, execution, and analysis. Through this, they will gain exposure to cross-departmental collaboration and a multi-channel communications strategy.
• Conduct research, organize data, and prepare reports or presentations as needed.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute creative ideas to enhance department goals.
• Complete a final Summer Showcase presentation outlining what you’ve learned and worked on during your internship and present to fellow interns and team members.
  • Special Project – Social Media Strategy Enhancement or Campaign Build-Out: As part of their summer showcase project, the intern will lead a focused initiative such as developing a refreshed social media strategy for a key business line, building a targeted campaign concept, or producing an analytics-driven insights report with recommended opportunities. This project will strengthen skills in research, strategic planning, visual storytelling, and data interpretation while allowing the intern to make a tangible contribution. 
• Ad hoc duties as assigned.

What You'll Need

• Applicants must have recently completed (within the last 2 years) or be currently enrolled in an applicable college-level or trade school program.
• Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter.  Your cover letter must clearly indicate your desired location & department(s) of interest, availability, and outline how your major, prior work experience, and/or career goals apply.
• Preferred:
  • Basic experience in social media management and content creation through coursework or hands-on experience in communications, marketing, digital media, or related fields.
  • Familiarity with major platforms, particularly Instagram and LinkedIn, and an understanding of current social trends, short-form video best practices, and audience engagement principles. 
  • Strong writing, storytelling, and visual communication skills: Ability to craft concise, on-brand messages tailored to different platforms.
  • Experience with basic design or video-editing tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut) is a plus.  
  • Analytical mindset and comfort with digital tools: Exposure to social media analytics tools (Sprout Social, native platform insights) and the ability to interpret data to inform content decisions.
  • Curiosity about performance metrics and optimization.  
  • Collaborative working style and professionalism: Experience working on group projects or in team environments.
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple campaigns.  
  • Interest in broader communications and brand storytelling: Students who demonstrate enthusiasm for marketing, brand identity, content strategy, or media/entertainment industries will be well-suited and able to co