Marketing & Communications Intern (Year Round)
Posted Sep 3, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a piece of writing you are proud of, like a press release, article or newsletter story. How did you write it?
What they are checking: Whether they can write clearly for an audience, which is the core of this internship.
Tell me about a time you helped plan or run an event. What did you handle?
What they are checking: Whether they can coordinate details for trade shows and customer events.
Tell me about a time you had several deadlines in one week. How did you manage it?
What they are checking: Whether they can handle day-to-day work across multiple high-visibility projects.
What would you do
Oshkosh Defense serves the military. What would you be careful about when posting on social media for a defense company?
What they are checking: Whether they understand that defense content needs approval and care around sensitive information.
A manager gives you heavy edits on your draft. How do you respond?
What they are checking: Whether they accept feedback gracefully and improve their work.
You find a mistake in something that has already been published. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they report errors quickly and honestly rather than hoping no one notices.
About the work
How would you write differently for a press release versus an internal employee newsletter?
What they are checking: Whether they understand audience and tone across external and internal communications.
How would you measure whether a social media post did its job?
What they are checking: Whether they think about goals and engagement rather than just posting content.
What tools have you used for design, social media scheduling or website content?
What they are checking: Whether they can contribute to digital content management with practical skills.
How would you keep a message consistent with the Oshkosh Defense brand?
What they are checking: Whether they understand brand guidelines and consistent voice.
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