The Digital Marketing Communications Intern assists with the development and implementation of marketing communications that promote Duncan Aviation's services, capabilities, people and culture. This year-long student position supports a variety of digital and traditional communications activities, with an emphasis on social media content creation, digital graphic design, writing and photography.

Working closely with the Marketing Communications team, the intern researches and develops content, creates visual assets for social media and digital platforms, identifies storytelling opportunities and helps execute communications projects that support the company's marketing objectives. This internship provides hands-on experience and opportunities to develop creative, technical and communication skills in a professional corporate marketing environment.

Essential Job Functions

1. Assists with Duncan Aviation's social media efforts by researching, writing, developing, designing, scheduling and publishing content across company social media platforms. Works with social media specialists to monitor engagement, track performance and identify opportunities to improve content effectiveness.
   
   
2. Researches, gathers information, conducts interviews and writes content for digital and print communications, including website articles and web page content, internal newsletters, customer publications, social media and other marketing materials. Ensures content is accurate, engaging and consistent with company messaging and brand standards.
   
   
3. Identifies and captures photography and potentially videography involving team members, aircraft, facilities, events and company activities. Edits and organizes photographs and videos for use in marketing communications and assists with maintaining digital photo and video assets.
   
   
4. Creates graphics and visual content for social media, website pages, digital campaigns, presentations and other marketing communications. Resizes, formats and adapts creative assets for various digital platforms while ensuring consistency with established brand guidelines.
   
   
5. Assists with developing short-form video and multimedia content, including planning, capturing footage, basic editing and preparing content for digital platforms.
   
   
6. Works with Marketing Communications team members, sales personnel and other departments to identify content opportunities, gather information and develop materials that support company marketing initiatives.
   
   
7. Supports marketing campaigns and special projects by assisting with content development, coordinating creative assets and helping ensure projects are completed accurately and on schedule.
   
   
8. Researches digital communications trends, social media best practices and emerging technologies. Shares ideas and recommendations for improving audience engagement and communication effectiveness.
   
   
9. Professionally represents Duncan Aviation when interacting with team members, customers, vendors and other internal and external contacts.
   
   
10. Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Job Specific Requirements

• Licenses/Certificates: N/A
• Attendance: Regularly scheduled attendance required
• Physical: Ability to perform computer-based work, operate photography equipment and move throughout company facilities to gather content and photographs.
• Environmental: Primarily office-based, with occasional work in hangars, shops and other operational areas while following applicable safety requirements.
  

Education and Experience

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Digital Media, Graphic Design or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated attention to grammar, accuracy and detail.
• Familiarity with major social media platforms and experience or interest in creating engaging social media content, including graphics and visual storytelling.
• Basic photography and photo editing skills.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva or similar graphic design and content creation tools preferred.
• Experience with video capture, editing or website content management systems is a plus.
• Previous marketing or communications experience preferred but not required.
• Aviation industry knowledge is not required.
  
  

Additional Qualifications

• Creative, curious and interested in developing engaging content.
• Self-motivated, dependable and willing to take initiative.
• Able to manage multiple assignments, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Comfortable interviewing and interacting with individuals throughout the organization.
• Willing to learn new technologies, tools and communication techniques.
• Receptive to constructive feedback and committed to continuous improvement.
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Demonstrates professionalism, sound judgment and attention to detail.