Content Marketing Intern (Summer 2026) at Cloudflare

About Us At Cloudflare, we are on a mission to help build a better Internet. Today the company runs one of the world’s largest networks that powers millions of websites and other Internet properties for customers ranging from individual bloggers to SMBs to Fortune 500 companies. Cloudflare protects and accelerates any Internet application online without adding hardware, installing software, or changing a line of code. Internet properties powered by Cloudflare all have web traffic routed through its intelligent global network, which gets smarter with every request. As a result, they see significant improvement in performance and a decrease in spam and other attacks. Cloudflare was named to Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top Company Cultures list and ranked among the World’s Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company. At Cloudflare, we’re not looking for people who wait for a polished roadmap; we’re looking for the builders who see the cracks in the Internet that everyone else has simply learned to live with. We value candidates who have the instinct to spot a "normalized" problem and the AI-native curiosity to create a solution using the latest tools. Our culture is built on iteration, leveraging AI to ship faster today to make it better tomorrow, while ensuring that every improvement, no matter how small, is shared across the team to lift everyone up. If you’re the type of person who values curiosity over bureaucracy, and that AI is a partner in solving tough problems to keep the Internet moving forward, you’ll fit right in. Available location: Austin, Texas About the Department The Marketing team at Cloudflare is dedicated to amplifying our mission to help build a better Internet. We craft compelling narratives, engage with our global audience, and drive awareness and adoption of our innovative products and services. Through strategic campaigns, content creation, and community engagement, we play a crucial role in connecting with our customers and the broader internet community. As an intern, you'll join a dynamic and supportive environment, learning from experienced professionals and contributing to impactful projects. About the Role As a Content Marketing Intern at Cloudflare, you will play a vital role in shaping the voice of our brand and engaging our audience across various digital platforms. You will contribute to creating compelling content that attracts potential customers and keeps our current community informed and engaged throughout their journey with Cloudflare. This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop your writing skills, understand digital content strategy, and learn about the intersection of technology, marketing, and global reach. You will be a key contributor to our team, bringing fresh perspectives and a passion for storytelling to our content initiatives. Responsibilities • Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and execute content strategies that align with business goals. • Research, write, and edit engaging blog posts, newsletters, case studies, and other marketing collateral. • Ensure all content reflects Cloudflare's brand voice and maintains a high standard of quality and accuracy. • Learn and apply best practices in SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and AEO (AI Engine Optimization) to optimize content for discoverability. • Adapt writing style and tone for various digital platforms and target audiences, understanding the nuances of each channel. • Contribute to content planning and brainstorming sessions, bringing creative ideas to the table. • Support the team in analyzing content performance and identifying opportunities for improvement. Skills & Qualifications • Currently pursuing a degree in Journalism, English, Marketing, Communications, or a related field. • Available for a full-time 12-week internship, working from our Austin office 3-5 days a week during the summer (May-Aug). • A strong portfolio showcasing your writing samples across different formats (e.g., blog posts, articles, essays). • Demonstrable understanding of SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and AEO (AI Engine Optimization) principles. • Ability to write clearly, concisely, and adaptably for various digital platforms and audiences. • Experience with AI editing tools, brand compliance, and productivity. • Strong research skills and a keen eye for detail. • Excellent communication and collaboration skills. • Curiosity and a proactive approach to learning and problem-solving. • A passion for technology and its impact on the internet is desirable. You can check out our internship blogs to learn more about our program and hear directly from our past interns. What Makes Cloudflare Special? We’re not just a highly ambitious, large-scale technology company. We’re a highly ambitious, large-scale technology company with a soul. Fundamental to our mission to help build a better Internet is protecting the free and open Internet. Project Galileo: Since 2014, we've equipped more than 2,400 journalism and civil society organizations in 111 countries with powerful tools to defend themselves against attacks that would otherwise censor their work, technology already used by Cloudflare’s enterprise customers--at no cost. Athenian Project: In 2017, we created the Athenian Project to ensure that state and local governments have the highest level of protection and reliability for free, so that their constituents have access to election information and voter registration. Since the project, we've provided services to more than 425 local government election websites in 33 states. 1.1.1.1: We released 1.1.1.1 to help fix the foundation of the Internet by building a faster, more secure and privacy-centric public DNS resolver. This is available publicly for everyone to use - it is the first consumer-focused service Cloudflare has ever released. Here’s the deal - we don’t store client IP addresses never, ever. We will continue to abide by our privacy commitment and ensure that no user data is sold to advertisers or used to target consumers. Sound like something you’d like to be a part of? We’d love to hear from you! This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations. Please note that any offer of employment may be conditioned on your authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export laws without sponsorship for an export license. 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