Intern - Marketing (Summer 2027) McCarthy Bush Corporation

McCarthy-Bush Corporation; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The McCarthy-Bush Corporation invites applications for a Marketing Intern position for Summer 2027, based in Davenport, IA. You will gain hands-on experience in storytelling and brand communications while supporting the marketing team across the family of companies.

You will create content in various formats—written stories, graphics, photography, video and social media—and may travel to company locations in the Quad Cities. This is an internship with real-world experience.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in or recent graduate of marketing, communications, graphic design or related degree.
• Able to create both written and visual content.
• Willing to travel to Quad Cities locations; valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Support marketing team with storytelling content creation across formats.
• Create content in written, graphic, photography, video, and social media formats.
• Capture and edit video and photos for internal and external audiences.
• Design graphics and support events; help tell stories of people, projects and companies.

Skills

Storytelling

Content creation

Video editing

Graphic design basics

Organization

Education

Marketing/Communications degree

Graphic design degree

Tools

Video editing software

Job description

The McCarthy-Bush family of businesses strives to be the preferred supplier in the markets in which we provide services, which include construction, mining, and steel fabrication sectors. We achieve this goal by focusing on the needs of our clients.

McCarthy Bush Corporation is currently seeking a Marketing Intern for Summer 2027.

The Marketing Intern will gain hands-on experience in storytelling content creation and brand communications while supporting the marketing team across the McCarthy-Bush family of companies. This position will help create content in a variety of formats - including written stories, graphics, photography, video and social media - for both internal and external audiences. The intern will have opportunities to capture and edit video, write and develop content, design graphics, support events and help tell the stories of our people, projects and companies.

As part of a three-person team reporting to the Director of Marketing, you will also travel to company locations throughout the Quad Cities, so reliable transportation and a valid driver's license are a must.

What makes you successful in this position?

• You're currently enrolled in, or a recent graduate of, a marketing, communications, graphic design or related degree program.
• You're a creative storyteller who enjoys finding the best way to bring an idea to life - whether through writing, graphics, photography, video or social media.
• You're comfortable creating both written and visual content and are eager to build your skills across different formats and channels.
• You're a self-starter with strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects at once.

All candidates must possess a high school diploma, valid drivers license, and the ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen. Pay starts at $18/hour.

Why should you work here?

Check out the McCarthy-Bush Corporation here on YouTube.

• Gain real-world experience working alongside professionals with diverse expertise
• Create content for a variety of audiences, companies and industries
• Gain exposure to construction, mining, manufacturing and other businesses
• Build your portfolio across writing, design, photography and video
• Develop professional connections and networking opportunities

Visit our website to learn more at https://www.mccarthybushcorp.com/.

Check out our Growing Together video, too!

McCarthy Bush Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunities and all candidates will be evaluated based qualification. Linwood encourages qualified women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and others to apply. Equal Opportunity is the Law.