2026 Marketing Intern

Department:

Marketing

We are Walker & Dunlop.  We are one of the largest providers of capital to the commercial real estate industry, enabling real estate owners and operators to bring their visions of communities — where people live, work, shop, and play — to life. We are committed to creating meaningful social, environmental, and economic change in our communities.

Walker & Dunlop’s Summer Internship Program provides a dynamic environment for students to learn aspects of the commercial real estate finance industry. Each year, W&D invites a distinguished group of interns to participate in a ten-week training and mentoring program to help build their skills and learn about the organization. Interns will play supporting and individual contributor roles and can make meaningful contributions to our business through hands-on training.  

Our marketing team focuses on building and promoting the W&D brand to ensure that everyone understands the benefits of W&D. Our specialized marketing experts collaborate to provide excellent service internally and externally. Our marketing specialties include Brand & Content, Creative, Marketing Strategy & Planning, Digital (Web, Email and Advertising), Communications/PR, Events, and Operations and Analytics.

Position Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to help drive growth for one of FORTUNE Magazine’s 20 fastest growing public companies and a Great Place to Work®. Walker & Dunlop is seeking a highly motivated and creative Content Marketing Intern to join our dynamic team.  In this role, you will collaborate with the VP, Brand and Content and the marketing team to help drive and grow our brand and our business lines. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the fast-paced world of commercial real estate finance while contributing to the development and execution of our content marketing strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the creation and editing of compelling content, including blog posts, articles, whitepapers, case studies, and web copy updates.
• Conduct research on industry trends, target audiences, and competitors to inform content development working with our agency partners.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and implement content calendars and promotion plans.
• Work on special projects, as needed for the Walker Webcast
• Track and analyze content performance metrics to measure the effectiveness of campaigns and identify areas for improvement.

Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled full-time and pursuing a bachelor’s degree in an undergraduate program at an accredited university in a relevant field (Marketing, Advertising, Graphic Design, or related field preferred)
• Must be at least 18 years of age and eligible to work in the U.S.
• Must have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Must be able to commit to the 10-week program beginning June 2nd and ending August 8th
• Relevant work experience a plus
• Excellent writing and editing skills with a strong attention to detail.
• A passion for storytelling and the ability to translate complex concepts into engaging content.
• Experience with SEO.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A strong interest in commercial real estate finance is a plus.

Benefits:

• Gain valuable experience in content marketing and commercial real estate finance.
• Work alongside a team of experienced professionals.
• Develop your writing, editing, and SEO skills.
• Contribute to the success of a leading commercial real estate finance company.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to join one of Fortune Magazine’s Great Places to Work winners from 2015-2023

• Comprehensive benefit options* that have earned Walker & Dunlop the silver level of the 2022 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation™, some of which include:
    - Up to 83% subsidized medical payroll deductions
    - Competitive dental and vision benefits
    - 401(k) + match
    - Pre-tax transit and commuting benefits
    - A robust health and wellness program – earn cash rewards and gain access to resources that
      promote health, engagement, and balance
    - Paid maternity and parental leave, as well as other family paid leave programs
    - Company-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance
    - Health Savings Account and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending 

• Career development opportunities 

• Empowerment and encouragement to give back – volunteer hours and donation matching 

 
*Eligibility may vary based on average number of hours worked 

EEO Statement

We are committed to equity in all steps of the recruitment and employment experience. We believe in equal access to opportunities in our workplace. We do not tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on any characteristic protected by applicable law, such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, sex, age, disability, veteran or military status, and genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We strive to be a safe place to ask questions, build professional relationships, and develop careers.

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Fair Chance Hiring

Background checks, including any questions related to infractions, arrests, or conviction records, will not be conducted until after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted. We will consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of arrest and conviction records, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.