Marketing and Communications Intern (Summer 2026)
Description
First Capital owns, operates, and develops grocery anchored open air centres in neighbourhoods with the strongest demographic in Canada. Through the expertise and collaboration of our team, we create thriving properties which generate value for businesses, investors and our neighbourhoods.
WE ARE SHAPING THE NEXT GENERATION!
First Capital Summer Intern Program gives young professionals access to enriching opportunities to start and accelerate their careers. Our program is uniquely hands-on, allowing Interns to work alongside our leaders on exciting new projects and strategies. In addition to day-to-day projects, Interns will have access to a series of learning and networking events, mentorship sessions, an end of term Capstone Project, and much more. Our goal is to leave all our program graduates with a full, 360 understanding of our business. Find out more here!
This intern will support our growing marketing efforts across the organization, with the focus of increasing our brand awareness and assisting in different marketing projects, working closely with multiple departments. They will also assist us in the implementation of our summer property level programing.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Assist in coordinating various marketing initiatives including e-blasts, promotional items, social media, content creation.
- Assist in creation of FCR omnichannel campaign.
- Assist the Marketing & Communications specialist in the coordination of marketing projects at a variety of our properties.
- Assist in yearly content audit on our corporate website.
- Coordinate and manage our yearly property photo and video capture.
- Assist with marketing administration work and budget reconciling.
- Assist in content creation, both graphic design and video production.
- Create a multi-channel campaign for leasing department that can be replicated for different availabilities.
- Strong knowledge of social Media platforms and best practices
WHAT YOU BRING:
- Strong knowledge of social Media platforms and best practices
- Experience with Canva and/or Adobe Creative suite (photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere)
- Strong creative writing skills (ability to write copies for different platforms)
- Knowledge/experience with email marketing
- Knowledge working in a CMS is a plus (WordPress preferred)
- Knowledgeable in video production/creation a plus
OUR APPLICATION PROCESS:
Our Summer Internships/Co-Ops are four-month, paid, in-person opportunities commencing on May 4, 2026, and concluding on August 21, 2026. Interns must be available on a full-time basis for the entire duration of the program.
Please note that the application deadline is February 6, 2026, at 5 P.M. EST. No applications will be accepted after this deadline, without exception. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and only selected candidates will be invited for interviews with our team. Successful candidates should expect to hear from us by late February once the application period has closed.
Our people are what makes us different. At First Capital we are committed to workplace diversity and inclusion within our organization, therefore, we encourage all qualified persons from all backgrounds to apply. Accommodations are available, upon request, to all applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. To discuss any accommodation, please email us at [email protected].