Strategic Communication Internship Program Jobs in Virginia

Management Internship Program - Summer 2027

Key Role Details

• This is a full-time paid internship program spanning ten weeks from June through August 2027.

• Participation in the internship requires that you are located in the continental United States with in-person attendance at your assigned location, in accordance with Capital One's hybrid working model, for the duration of the program.

• Interns will be evaluated for a full-time position within our rotational programs, with start dates one year following the completion of the internship.

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (e.g. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-3, and O-1, or any other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).

Basic Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher with an expectation that you will complete your most recent full-time degree program by July 2028 or earlier (for example: If you are graduating with a Bachelor's degree in May 2027 and are also currently enrolled in a full-time Master's degree program with an expected graduation date of May 2028, then your most recent full-time degree program is your Master's degree)

• Must be continuing in the same course of study of your most recent full-time degree program following completion of the internship

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher in business, economics, information systems, risk management, human resources, accounting, finance, engineering, communications, supply chain, audit, or other related majors

Management Internship Program - 2027

As a Management Internship Program (MIP) intern, you will leverage and sharpen the leadership skills developed throughout your academic career to support high-impact projects that drive the company forward. This 10-week program provides foundational knowledge in project management, problem-solving, data-driven decision-making, and strategic storytelling. If you are ready to drive business results while strengthening your communication skills, this program is for you.

The internship offers exposure to professional areas through two distinct career paths:

• Strategic Delivery focuses on driving enterprise impact through operational excellence, strategic execution, and cross-functional leadership. Interns could be placed in roles supporting associate experiences, chiefs of staff, program management, human resources, or other strategic areas across the organization.

• Risk Advisory focuses on strengthening and safeguarding the organization through risk management, governance, and analytical problem-solving. Interns could be placed in roles supporting internal audit, risk management, control testing, fraud, or other strategic areas across the organization.

Interns must be adaptable, autonomous, and comfortable navigating ambiguity. Throughout the summer, you will engage in a dynamic learning environment where you will hear from executive speakers, tour lines of businesses outside of your role, and receive tailored professional training through a variety of program experiences. You will have the opportunity to support cross-functional initiatives, present to diverse audiences, and sharpen your communication and problem solving skills in a professional environment.

Responsibilities may include:

• Communicating across diverse audiences to support project updates and stakeholder engagement within and outside the team

• Contributing to a cross-functional team focused on delivering new features and functionality for associates and customers

• Assisting in coordinating team schedules and tasks to ensure project milestones and deliverables stay on track

• Maintaining accurate project documentation, ensuring team progress and dashboards are up-to-date and visible to all parties

• Supporting change management activities and communications related to product launches, technology updates, or process improvements

• Helping identify and document risks, assumptions, dependencies, and issues to support the team's ability to resolve obstacles

• Identifying opportunities for efficiency and supporting the rollout of process changes across the team

• Assisting with work related to operational, financial, compliance, or information technology audits to ensure organizational standards are met

• Building collaborative relationships with partners across various lines of business to support broader project goals

• Thriving in a dynamic environment, leaning into ambiguity to complete work that drives business results

An ideal candidate would possess:

• Strong quantitative, analytical, and conceptual skills to drive strategic problem-solving and data-driven decision making

• Advanced communication skills with the ability to influence diverse stakeholders through storytelling

• Demonstrated complex leadership and a team-oriented mindset, willing to go the extra mile to deliver team tasks

• Agility and adaptability to quickly learn, embrace change, challenge the status quo, and thrive while navigating ambiguity in a fast-paced environment

• Active curiosity and an eagerness to leverage new tools and technology to drive initiatives forward

• Exposure to or interest in the principles of project, process, and risk management

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

McLean, VA: $97,000 - $97,000 for Management Intern Program

Richmond, VA: $88,000 - $88,000 for Management Intern Program

Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at theCapital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

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