Marketing Intern

Description

ABOUT US

Merrill Manufacturing is North America’s leading manufacturer of parts and accessories to the water well and water system industries. We are a family-owned company known for our incredible service, quality products, and diverse selection. Our values guide everything we do. Our team at Merrill strives to do the right thing, shares our passion for all we do, has a can-do, will-do attitude, thinks of we before me, and is willing to solve problems together.

JOB SUMMARY

Ready to learn what real marketing looks like? This internship isn’t about grabbing coffee—it’s about diving into the good stuff. At Merrill Manufacturing, our Marketing Interns get their hands on everything:

• Social media content creation
• SEO strategy
• Digital campaigns
• Newsletter magic
• Analytics (because numbers are attractive too)
• AI-enhanced marketing tools

... and more!

We’ll customize the internship based on your interests so you can experience the full power of marketing. If you’re looking for a narrow role—this isn’t it. But if you want to level up and explore every corner of the marketing world (with a fun, supportive team), you’re in the right place.

WORK RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Assist in the creation of social media content (bonus points if you love Canva or memes)
• Help build, test, and track email campaigns that don’t make people hit “unsubscribe”
• Gain practical experience using our customer engagement platform 
• Learn the basics of SEO and help us optimize like pros
• Brainstorm like your life depends on it (creativity welcomed)
• Explore the wonders of AI in marketing
• Support real projects with real impact—and real deadlines
• Pitch in where needed—we’re a team, and that’s how we roll
• Perform other duties as assigned, we’ll keep it interesting (and mostly within your job description)

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Must be a sophomore or higher pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Webpage Design, Digital Media, Computer Software and Media Application, or something creative-strategic

Must love to learn, ask questions, and get stuff done

Curiosity and a sense of humor = highly preferred

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPECTATIONS

Strong writing and communication skills (grammar nerds welcomed - AI support approved!)

Comfortable with Canva, Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube (you don’t need to be a guru, but know your hashtags)

Interest in analytics, SEO, or marketing automation tools

Positive attitude and “let’s figure it out” mindset

Creative thinker with a willingness to try new things

Ability to work both independently and in a group brainstorm fueled by snacks

Must not be afraid of deadlines or Google Docs

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position requires performing tasks that involve constant sitting and keyboarding. This means you'll be working at a computer for extended periods, so maintaining good posture and taking regular breaks to stretch and move around will be important.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Indoors, with occasional excitement over video shoots, product samples, or office celebrations.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

No travel is required for this position

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States

While travel within Storm Lake is self-managed, housing assistance is available for candidates relocating to Storm Lake