Employer Brand & Content Intern (2026 Graduates)

Appian
tuition reimbursement
United States, Virginia, McLean
Mar 20, 2025
Here at Appian, our core values of Respect, Work to Impact, Ambition, and Constructive Dissent & Resolution define who we are. In short, this means we constantly seek to understand the best for our customers, we go beyond completion in our work, we strive for excellence with intensity, and we embrace candid communication. These values guide our actions and shape our culture every day. When you join Appian, you'll be part of a passionate team that's dedicated to accomplishing hard things. The Appian Employer Brand team is passionate not only about all things brand, but ensuring we have a cohesive message that spans from a candidate's first interaction with Appian to various touch points across their employment journey. We are responsible for the development and management of Appian's employment brand to external job seekers and internal employees, along with equipping employees with resources and tools they need to be successful brand champions. We are storytellers and marketers who love to create, and have fun while doing it. As the Employer Brand & Content Intern, you would work cohesively alongside our Talent Acquisition and Internal Communications teams to help support our internal and external employer brand strategy. Our internship is based at our headquarters in McLean, VA. Appian was built on a culture of in-person collaboration, which we believe is a key driver of our mission to be the best. Interns hired for this position are expected to support 15-20/hours per week and work in the office 1-2 days a week to foster that culture and ensure we continue to thrive through shared ideas and teamwork. Ideally we're looking for someone who is able to commit to a full-year internship. In this role, you would be responsible for: Partnering with our Talent Acquisition team to align cross-channel social strategies with recruiting and hiring goals. Writing, designing, and capturing engaging and compelling content (e.g., digital ads, social media graphics, blogs, emails, newsletters, etc.) that informs and motivates readers to take action. Capturing, editing, and producing both photo and video for our career website and other platforms where Appian has employer brand presence. Own the Advocacy Portal - manage adding and removing employees, run info campaigns on how to join and add social media messages for employees to share. Run and analyze the performance of the digital campaigns and social media channels. Requirements and qualifications: Pursuing undergraduate or graduate degree in Marketing, Communications, Media or English (or related fields) Ability to work 15-20 hours per week, ideally able to commit to a full-year internship (Summer 2025 - Summer 2026) To be able to effectively articulate data that supports the recruitment marketing driven activities to a variety of internal stakeholders Outstanding organizational and time management skills Excellent communications and interpersonal skills Preferred, but not required: Experience with Sprout, HootSuite, or any social media posting platforms Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere (Highly Preferred) or other video editing software Tools and Resources Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires. Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities. Community: We'll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led affinity groups. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company. About Appian Appian is a software company that automates business processes. The Appian AI-Powered Process Platform includes everything you need to design, automate, and optimize even the most complex processes, from start to finish. The world's most innovative organizations trust Appian to improve their workflows, unify data, and optimize operations-resulting in better growth and superior customer experiences. For more information, visit appian.com. [Nasdaq: APPN] Follow Appian: Twitter, LinkedIn. Appian is an equal opportunity employer that strives to attract and retain the best talent. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Appian provides reasonable accommodations to applicants in accordance with all applicable laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email atReasonableAccommodations@appian.com. 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