Route 86 Marketing & Communications Intern

Crowley Webb is looking for a marketing and communications intern to support internal teams and gain insight into the development of a marketing campaign. The ideal candidate will bring a fresh, insightful perspective and an eagerness to learn the ropes of an advertising agency.

Our internship program has been designed to create opportunities for historically underrepresented groups in the advertising and marketing industry, though we encourage college juniors and seniors of all backgrounds to apply.

Read on to see if you have what it takes to join a company named one of *Buffalo Business First’*s Best Places to Work six years running and one of The Buffalo News’ Top Workplaces four years in a row.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contribute to the development of an internal capstone project through cross-departmental collaboration
• Fulfill tasks set out by supervisors from various departments, including account service, media, and public relations
• Conduct research as requested to develop an understanding of agency clients and their industries
• Assist with the preparation of client-related documents, such as meeting agendas, meeting minutes, and timelines for client meetings and conference calls
• Work with the public relations department to create media outreach lists, assist in creation of press releases, and assist in on-site coordination of press conferences
• Assist in organizing, executing, and staffing media/influencer and community events
• Write copy for blogs and/or social media posts
• Contribute to the coordination of monthly community service events
• Perform quality assurance tests for websites

QUALIFICATIONS

• Enrolled as an undergraduate going into their junior or senior year (or a current senior) in communications, marketing, advertising, or a related field
• Proficiency with computer software such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Google Drive
• Detail-oriented and comfortable working in a collaborative environment
• Ability to prioritize workload and effectively manage timelines and deadlines

Structure: 10-week summer program starting June 9, 2026 through August 13, 2026

Schedule: Tuesday–Thursday from 9:00am–5:00pm

Location: The Sweeney Building, 268 Main Street, Suite 400, Buffalo, NY 14202

Compensation: $17.00 hourly

Please note, our timeline for the candidate selection process includes the following:

• Route 86 applications are set to close on March 30, 2026.
• Once applications close, the hiring team will review all submissions. After resume review, if a candidate is selected to move forward in the interview process, the first step is the completion of a pre-screen survey to allow the hiring team to learn more about their qualifications. The pre-screen survey will be sent out to selected individuals during the week of April 6. Candidates are given 48 hours to complete the pre-screen survey if requested.
• If awarded, the final step in the interview process is an in-person interview with members of the Crowley Webb hiring team, located at our office in downtown Buffalo. These interviews take place during the month of April.

At Crowley Webb, we believe that a mix of different experiences, backgrounds, and opinions makes for a healthier work environment and ultimately, better work. For this reason, we actively seek to build a more diverse and inclusive employee base by participating in racial equity training as well as exercises organized by our active, employee-led DEI council. We do not discriminate due to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, military leave or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.