Intern - Marketing & Communications Coordinator

About Lightpath

Lightpath is building the fiber infrastructure the digital economy depends on - owning, operating, and expanding dense, high-performance networks for enterprises, public institutions, carriers, and cloud innovators. Our all-fiber network supports mission-critical environments, from financial markets and healthcare systems to AI platforms and next-generation cloud architectures. As we expand across the Northeast and into high-growth markets nationwide, we invest ahead of demand - building infrastructure with precision, resilience, and accountability.

To support the continued growth of our marketing team,we'relooking for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and eager to build experience in marketing andcommunications. This role supports the communications, coordination, and behind-the-scenes work that keeps our marketing programs running effectively-from newsletters and company communications to events and contentorganization. The right person will bring reliability and attention to detail while helping the marketing teamoperatemore efficiently.

We're looking for interns who are eager to learn, contribute, and grow in a collaborative environment. As an intern, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Work closely with team members on meaningful projects that drive results.
• Collaborate across departments, gaining exposure to different areas of the business.
• Explore and applyAI tools and technologiesas part of project work and problem-solving.
• Be an active part of a supportive, team-oriented culture.
• Contribute fresh ideas and take ownership of tasks that make an impact.

Overview:

TheIntern - Marketing & Communications Coordinator supports the execution ofLightpath'smarketing and internal communications programs. This role helps keep the marketing organization running smoothly by coordinating recurring communications, supporting events and channel programs, andmaintainingmarketing content and systems.

This is an entry-level role designed for someone with strong organizational and communication skills who is interested in building a career in marketing or communications. The position is expected to evolve from internship to temporary status and potentially to a full-time role.

Responsibilities:

Support recurring company communications and announcements.

• Coordinate and distribute monthly company-wide Impact Award emails.

• Help produce the quarterly employee newsletter in partnership with HR.

• Assist with drafting, editing, and formatting internal communications.

• Ensure communications follow Lightpath messaging and brand standards.

• Maintain communication templates and distribution lists.

Support recurring marketing communications programs.

• Coordinate and produce the monthly Agent/Channel newsletter.

• Assist with formatting and updating marketing content.

• Help maintain messaging guides and marketing templates.

• Support creation and updates of marketing materials.

Provide logistical support forLightpath'sevents and channel marketing programs.

• Assist with event preparation and coordination.

• Track registrations and attendee lists.

• Help coordinate event materials and shipments.

• Support post-event follow-up activities.

• Maintain event documentation and checklists.

Helpmaintainmarketing content used across the company.

• Maintain and organize the Marketing intranet site used by employees.

• Help maintain the Marketing SharePoint document library.

• Upload and organize marketing assets.

• Ensure materials are current and easy to find.

• Support ongoing content updates.

Provide administrative support that enables marketing programs to run smoothly.

• Reconcile weekly Marketing American Express expenses.

• Upload receipts and code expenses.

• Maintain expense documentation.

• Assist with vendor and invoice tracking as needed.

Qualifications:

• Eligible candidates should be entering their senior year of an undergraduate program or be recent graduates of an undergraduate or master's program.
• Must be local to one of our office locations. Bethpage NY, NYC, Golden CO, Wakefield MA, White Plains NY.
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related field.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Clear and professional written communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

• Strong follow-through and reliability.

• Comfortable working with documents, spreadsheets, and shared files.

Preferred

• Interest in marketing or corporate communications.

• Experience with newsletters, writing, or editing.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office.

• Experience with SharePoint is a plus.

• Experience coordinating events or projects is a plus.

What Success Looks Like

Within the first 6 months, you will:

• Help keep marketing communications on schedule.

• Maintain organized and up-to-date marketing content libraries.

• Support smooth execution of events and newsletters.

• Ensure marketing administrative tasks are handled consistently.

• Become a reliable operational resource for the marketing team.

Growth Opportunity

This role is designed as an entry point into marketing or communications at Lightpath. Strong performers may have the opportunity to transition into a temporary or full-time role with expanded responsibilities in marketing or communications.

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Is highly organized and detail oriented.

• Enjoys coordinating projects and keeping things on track.

• Takes pride in producing polished work.

• Likes bringing structure to complex tasks.

• Communicates clearly and professionally.

• Follows through reliably.

Lightpath is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Lightpath collects personal information about its applicants for employment that may include personal identifiers, professional or employment related information, photos, education information and/or protected classifications under federal and state law. This information is collected for employment purposes, including identification, work authorization, FCRA-compliant background screening, human resource administration and compliance with federal, state and local law.

This position is identified as being performed in/or reporting to company operations in Massachusetts. The pay range at the time of posting in the specified locations is $18.00- $20.00/hour. Pay ranges are supplied in compliance with Massachusetts law. Pay is competitive and based on a number of job-related factors, including skills and experience.