Internship/Co-op, Communications

McGough•Roseville, MN

42d•$25 - $27•Hybrid

About The Position

McGough is seeking a Marketing and Communications Intern to help create and share content about its people, projects, and community impact. The intern will gain hands-on experience supporting internal and external communications at a general contractor, working with experienced marketing and communications professionals and contributing to projects across multiple channels. The role includes creating written and visual content, supporting events and company initiatives, and helping communicate with employees, partners, and the public. The intern will work in the field, at events, and in the office, capturing photos and video and assisting with multimedia content from concept through final production. The position is based at McGough’s corporate headquarters in Roseville, Minnesota, with hybrid office attendance as well as travel to regional offices, remote jobsites, events, and company activities as needed. The internship offers mentorship and opportunities to build a portfolio and develop practical communications skills. The position pays $25.00–$27.00 per hour, excluding fringe benefits or potential bonuses. Final pay depends on factors including geography, location, skills, education, and experience. Benefits mentioned include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; retirement plans; voluntary benefit plans; parental leave; paid time off; holiday pay; paid volunteer time; and professional development. School credit may also be available. The role involves extended periods of sitting at a workstation, in meetings, and while traveling. The employee may need to lift up to 20 pounds, use a keyboard and mouse, hear and speak clearly, and distinguish colors on graphs and charts. Occasional jobsite visits may involve dirt, dust, uneven surfaces, outdoor weather, and extreme temperatures. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Be a junior or senior pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
Strong writing skills and sharp attention to detail.
Confidence creating visual content using professional equipment or a mobile device.
Awareness of emerging social trends and how to apply them in a brand context.
Outgoing, curious, and eager to learn from others.
Organized and able to manage multiple projects at once.
Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Willingness to travel to regional office locations, remote jobsites, events, and company activities as needed.
Able to lift up to 20 pounds as frequently as needed and meet the described physical requirements, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, such as Photoshop, InDesign, or Premiere Pro.

Responsibilities

Create content for social media posts, Reels, Stories, email campaigns, internal communications, and marketing materials.
Write and edit copy tailored to different audiences and channels.
Capture photos and video at jobsites, events, and office settings.
Assist with multimedia content from concept through final production.
Post and schedule content across social platforms while maintaining brand consistency.
Support events and company initiatives through planning, coordination, and on-site assistance.
Stay current on social media trends, digital best practices, and emerging content formats.
Collaborate with HR, Business Development, and project teams to align messaging and storytelling.
Monitor campaign performance metrics to evaluate effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
Support internal and external communications, including storytelling, social media content, newsletter and intranet updates, press releases and media support, project highlights, and event communications.