Intern - Partner Marketing - Summer 2026 - Remote Eligible

Lumen Internship Program

Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications – quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up – committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress. We're looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future.

Lumen offers students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in digital innovation through a 10-week summer internship. Interns learn, network, and advance their careers while helping drive technology forward - embark on your exciting journey with Lumen today.

The Role

Intern must be available to work full time (40 hours/week) during the 10-week program.

Program Dates: May 29 – August 7, 2026.

Location: This position is fully remote / work from home in the continental US.

Work Authorization: US work authorization required for this role. Program eligibility is contingent on the candidate's commitment to the entire 10-week program. No exceptions will be made.

The Main Responsibilities

This intern will support strategic technology partner initiatives to drive brand awareness, lead generation, and product adoption. Partners to include:

• Alliances/Hyperscalers
• ISV
• GSI
• Data Centers

Key Projects & Contributions:

• Partner GTM Planning & Campaign Execution: Assisted in planning and launching joint marketing campaigns, including email promotions, webinars, and social media activations.
• Content Collaboration: Coordinated with design and content teams to develop co-branded assets such as landing pages, blog posts, and sales enablement materials.
• Event Support: Helped organize partner-sponsored events and virtual sessions, managing logistics, outreach, and post-event follow-up.
• Performance Tracking: Monitored campaign metrics (CTR, engagement, conversions) and compiled weekly reports to assess partner impact and ROI.

What We Look For in a Candidate

Required qualifications:

• Enrolled at a 4-year accredited college or university, rising senior level education status at the start of the internship.
• Graduating August 2026 – May 2028
• Preferred fields include but not limited to: Marketing, Communications or related field

Proficiency and understanding of:

• Strong communication skills – both written and verbal, for partner outreach and content creation
• Project management abilities – able to juggle multiple campaigns and deadlines
• Analytical mindset – comfortable interpreting marketing metrics and drawing insights
• Creativity – for co-branded content, campaign ideas, and event planning
• Collaboration – works well with cross-functional teams and external partners

Bonus Qualities:

• Passion for partnerships & partnership strategy
• Curiosity about emerging marketing trends and technologies
• Previous internship or volunteer experience in marketing or communications

Compensation: Internship compensation ranges depend on each individual's level of education, geographic location, and experience/qualifications aligned to the role.

Hourly Based Pay Range: Min: $26/hour Max: $38/hour

What to Expect Next

Once you complete and submit your application, you will be invited to take part in a virtual assessment. This on-demand assessment allows Lumen to better understand how your skills and experiences align to the internship role. You will receive a separate email invitation (please check your spam folder) within 6 hours of applying. To remain eligible for the summer internship program, be sure to finish the video interview within 5 business days of your application.

Application & Interview Timeline:

• October – First round interviews with top, qualified candidates
• November – Interview panel with work team
• December – All summer 2026 offers will be extended by end of month

Application Deadline: 10/21/2025