Marketing & Communications Intern

United Dairy Industry of Michigan

Full-time / Internship

Okemos, MI, US (Remote)

About the job

General Position Information
Title: Marketing & Communications Intern
Reports directly to: Senior Manager, Marketing & Communications
Matrix reports to: VP of Marketing & Communications
Direct reports: N/A
Work location: Hybrid, Michigan or Florida Based

Position Summary

The Marketing & Communications Intern will work closely with the Marketing & Communications Team to assist with earned media efforts, article & social media content creation, daily posting and scheduling, listening/monitoring, compiling industry stories, assisting with the ideation & execution of marketing campaigns, attending & assisting in the planning of marketing events and additional projects as assigned. The intern will help ensure the content is high-quality, engaging, and appealing for all of UDIM’s target audiences.

Qualifications

  • Enrolled student currently in, or completed second year of major in communications/marketing/advertising
  • Availability of 30 -35 hours/week

Duration: May 2026 – August 2026

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Report to and work closely with the Marketing & Communications Senior Manager and other team members on all projects.
  • Manage multiple projects with varying timelines.
  • Ensure all content uses a consistent tone and voice with UDIM branding, including all microsites.
  • Assist with media relations efforts, including press releases and media monitoring/reporting.
  • Assist in writing digital content, including monthly e-newsletters, social posts, web content & articles.
  • Identify and communicate on-farm sustainability stories to the consumer audience.
  • Research and initiate relationships with new digital influencers to create content that coincides with key messaging periods.
  • Assist with writing and brainstorming creative briefs for social media content and graphics.
  • Actively participate in content marketing and social strategy brainstorming meetings.
  • Attend & assist in planning of UDIM marketing events.
  • Attend UDIM sponsored or partner events, as needed.
  • Work in collaboration with UDIM’s Industry Relations, Health & Wellness, and Operations departments.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

  • Flying - Rarely (up to 3 hours)
  • Driving - Rarely (up to 3 hours)
  • Sitting - Frequently (6+ hours/day)
  • Walking - Rarely (up to 3 hours)
  • Lift/Carry (up to 25 lbs.) - Rarely (up to 3 hours)
  • Push / pull (up to 50 lbs.) - Rarely (up to 3 hours)

Education, License, Certification, Experience & Languages

  • Enrolled student currently in, or completed second year of major in communications/marketing/advertising
  • Office 365 - Familiar
  • Social Media Platform Experience - Preferred
  • Asana (project management software) - not required, will train
  • Salesforce (CRM tool) - not required, will train

Applications will be accepted through April 10, 2026.

Job Types: Full-time, Internship

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Okemos, MI 48864