Marketing Intern

Department: Marketing   Location: Fargo, ND or Brooklyn Park, MN   Supervisor: Marketing Director   Employment Status: Temporary

About the role

We are seeking a creative and organized Marketing Intern to gain hands-on experience supporting our team through content creation, social media management, sales collateral development, and a special case study project.

Responsibilities

• Marketing & Content Creation
  • Support Marketing Initiatives: Assist in the planning and execution of various marketing strategies and campaigns to drive brand awareness.
  • Video Production: Edit and finalize basic video content, including trimming footage, blurring client logos, and adding title cards, end cards, and background music.
  • Graphic Design: Design and produce engaging visual assets for multiple channels, including email headers, social media posts, and event invitations.
  • Social Media Management: Maintain the company's social media presence by scheduling and publishing approved content 1-2 times per week.
• Business Development & Sales Support
  • Collateral Creation: Create, format, and publish compelling presentations and documents to support business development and sales efforts.
  • Material Maintenance: Continually update and refine essential organizational materials.
• Internal Operations & CRM Management
  • Internal Communications: Support the management of internal communications and help facilitate employee engagement initiatives across the team.
  • Database Hygiene: Maintain accuracy and cleanliness of contact database by regularly adding new contacts and performing ongoing CRM cleanup.
• Special Projects
  • Case Study Development: Produce and secure approval for 5-10 case studies demonstrating the variety of services we provide.
• Other assignments and tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a Bachelor's degree program in Marketing, Communications, Business, Graphic Design, or a related field.
• Previous internship experience, relevant coursework, or active involvement in campus organizations is a plus.
• Comfortable using Google Workspace or Microsoft Office.
• Experience using Canva is a plus.
• A strong understanding of major social media platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, etc.).
• Eagerness and ability to quickly learn new software, including CRM platforms and database management tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid time management skills with ability to juggle multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Repetitive hand and wrist movements.

Pay

$20.00/hr.

Benefits

Applied Engineering is a 100% employee-owned engineering and technology consulting company dedicated to providing exceptional talent and technology. We have won numerous awards, including Best Place to Work and Top Place to Intern. Our unique company culture blends top talent, total technology, and absolute adaptability. We offer a career trajectory few others can match, with opportunities to take on roles and projects aligned with your skills and interests.

• Competitive salary
• 401K retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Flexible work schedule