Summer 2027 - Marketing Internship

The Branch Group; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Branch Group in Roanoke, VA is seeking a Summer 2027 Marketing Intern to join our team. You will work with the marketing group on real projects, under mentorship, gaining hands-on experience in branding, content creation, and digital campaigns.

This full-time internship (40+ hours/week) offers exposure to social media, market research, events, and web updates, with guidance from seasoned professionals as you build practical skills in a fast-paced construction industry setting.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field.
• Courteous and professional attitude with coworkers and the public.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment and team setting.
• Excellent organization and multi-tasking abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Travel may be required; valid driver's license with clean record.
• Proficiency with WordPress, HTML/CSS, and related web design languages is a plus.
• Knowledge of Adobe programs (InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and maintain project timelines.
• Assist various marketing initiatives including content creation and event planning.
• Create and schedule social media content across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn.
• Conduct market research and analyze competitors to identify opportunities.
• Assist with website updates as needed.
• Manage marketing administrative tasks and track campaign performance.
• Support organization of company events and vendor coordination.
• Contribute to marketing materials and video/photo production.
• Interact with different business units from office to construction sites.
• Prepare a final presentation outlining internship experience with peers.

Skills

Marketing skills

Content creation

Social media

Strategic thinking

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

WordPress

HTML/CSS/JavaScript

Education

Pursuing Marketing/Communications degree

Tools

WordPress

HTML/CSS

JavaScript/jQuery

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Position Summary

Branch Group is looking for an Intern to join our Summer 2027 Internship program. We are searching for rising college sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are pursuing degrees in Marketing, Communications, or a related field. Our program is designed to provide a structured and supportive learning environment whereby the Intern will develop impactful skills and attributes necessary for a successful career in the marketing and design industry. Our interns will be tasked with the actual responsibilities of the Marketing team but with the training, support, and mentoring necessary to cultivate their development. Our team is forward-thinking, dynamic, creative, fun, and fast-paced.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and maintain project timelines, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Assist with a variety of marketing initiatives, including content creation, campaign support, event planning, and brand development efforts.
• Assist in creating and scheduling social media content across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn to enhance brand awareness and engagement.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify opportunities and industry trends.
• May assist in updating the company website, as needed.
• Manage administrative items for marketing team: calendar, supplies, surveys, and shipping.
• Track and report on the performance of campaigns and event participation, providing insights for continuous improvement.
• Help organize and manage company events, including schedule, vendors, and community outreach.
• May assist with the development/updating of a variety of marketing materials, and produce or edit videos and photos.
• Interact with multiple business units and departments with a wide range of assignments from the office to a construction site.
• During the final stages of the program, the intern will prepare a presentation outlining their experience at Branch and work with other interns across the company

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Courteous and professional attitude when dealing with co-workers, customers, and the public.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organization skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Strong analytical and computer skills with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication, both written and verbal.
• Travel may required. A valid driver's license with a good driving record is mandatory.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and within a team setting.
• Proficient in WordPress, HTML, CSS, and other related web design languages, javascript and jquery is a plus, but not required.
• Knowledge of and experience with Adobe programs such as InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere, and Illustrator.
• Knowledge of grammar, punctuation, and business writing style.

Competencies

• Dependability
• Interpersonal Skills
• Demonstrating Initiative
• Using Computers and Technology
• Prioritizing and Organizing Work

Compensation Data

Salary Min: $18/hr

Salary Max: $22/hr

Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.

Travel

Periodic visits to job sites and offices as assigned.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position which will typically involve 40+ hours a week.

AAP/EEO Statement

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and condition of employment.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.