Marketing & Employee Communications Intern

Job Summary:

The Marketing & Employee Communications Intern will play a dual role, supporting both internal communications and external marketing initiatives. You will work closely with the Marketing & Communications team to create engaging content for internal audiences—such as employees across all MacLean-Fogg locations—and external audiences, including customers and partners. The role offers exposure to a broad range of projects, from social media management and analytics reporting to employee communications, including newsletters and internal announcements.

Key Responsibilities:
 

Employee Communications:

• Collaborate with the Marketing & Communications team to develop internal communications strategies that drive employee engagement and alignment with company goals.
• Create content for internal channels such as newsletters, intranet updates (SharePoint), and internal email campaigns, ensuring a consistent tone and alignment with company culture and values.
• Support the planning and execution of employee-focused events and engagement initiatives, both in-person and virtual.
• Assist in curating and delivering messages for key company updates, policies, and culture-building initiatives across all locations.
• Ensure consistency with organizational and brand guidelines in all employee communications.

Marketing & External Communications:

• Work closely with the Marketing team to create impactful content for external audiences, including print collateral, digital and print ads, email campaigns, and more.
• Assist with social media content creation for our corporate platforms and e-commerce business.
• Manage and report on social media and website analytics, providing actionable insights to improve external engagement.
• Contribute to marketing campaigns, including product launches, corporate branding efforts, and client-facing communications.
• Support the Marketing team in developing materials for trade shows, corporate events, and customer-facing presentations.

Requirements:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, Journalism, or a related field.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), Canva, and other relevant design software.
• Strong understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and branding.
• Knowledge of branding principles to maintain consistency with organizational and external guidelines.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and tools for managing content and reporting analytics.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to tailor content to both internal and external audiences.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and work independently.

What You Will Learn:

• How to develop and execute communication strategies for both employee engagement and external marketing.
• Hands-on experience in creating and managing content across various platforms, including internal channels, social media, and websites.
• How to measure the impact of communications using analytics and reporting tools for both internal and external audiences.
• Real-world experience in supporting corporate events and employee engagement initiatives.
• Project management skills as you balance multiple communication and marketing projects in a fast-paced environment.