Intern, Marketing (Summer 2026)
About The Position
MiddleGround Capital (“MiddleGround”) is a private equity firm headquartered in Lexington, KY, that invests in B2B companies in the industrial and specialty distribution sectors in the middle-market. We are differentiated as true operators who have experience working in and managing businesses that range from the lower middle-market to Fortune-500 companies. MiddleGround is targeting summer interns to work on collaborative team-specific projects, as well as broader exposure within the firm. As a Marketing Intern, you will assist the Marketing Team and complete a final project outlined at the beginning of your internship, with a presentation at the end of the term. This internship is a great fit for a student studying marketing who wants to explore the field in a real-world private equity environment. This is a paid position based onsite in Lexington, KY, and is perfect for a student looking for an internship in Private Equity and to gain experience in a corporate setting. You will learn from industry experts and work with highly experienced professionals.
Requirements
- Student currently enrolled in a relevant Bachelor's or advanced degree program (Marketing preferred)
- Self-starter with strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Able to work independently and cross-collaboratively across teams
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite; exposure to marketing platforms is a plus
Nice To Haves
- Experience or interest in photography, graphic design, videography, or other creative pursuits is a plus, but not required
Responsibilities
- Support the buildout of MGC’s social listening program in Sprout Social, a tool that enables us to track mentions of specific keywords and understand public online sentiment. This would include configuring listening topics, identifying relevant keywords, and establishing a reporting cadence for actionable insights
- Conduct audits to ensure branding remains consistent across platforms and materials
- Support ad hoc marketing tasks as needed, including creative and content requests as well as creative archiving
- Offers insights based on coursework in marketing or related areas
- Organized and detail-oriented, with a strong appreciation for process and consistency
- Collaborates and communicates with internal stakeholders
- Maintains a "can do," enthusiastic attitude, with a genuine willingness to learn and absorb new information
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Career Level
Intern
