Digital Content Creator Intern

ABOUT US

Merrill Manufacturing is North America’s leading manufacturer of parts and accessories to the water well and water system industries. We are a family-owned company known for our incredible service, quality products, and diverse selection. Our values guide everything we do. Our team at Merrill strives to do the right thing, shares our passion for all we do, has a can-do, will-do attitude, thinks of we before me, and is willing to solve problems together.

JOB SUMMARY

We’re a fun, close-knit marketing team hunting for a Digital Content Creator Intern to jump in and make some magic. You’ll work side-by-side with our awesome video content creator, learning the ropes while helping craft sweet YouTube videos, snappy digital shorts, and a video-based Learning Management System. Your job? Come up with ideas, write snappy scripts, record voiceovers, and do some interviews. We’re all about making an impact on the water well industry. We’re all about keeping it fun, collaborative, and creative while building killer content. If you’re pumped to learn and make epic videos with us, let’s do this!

WORK RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Help craft awesome YouTube videos and snappy digital shorts that engage viewers
• Work on building a video-based Learning Management System that’s seriously cool
• Brainstorm fresh ideas, write scripts, and pick catchy titles that make our water well, plumbing, and ag content pop
• Record voiceovers and, when ready, jump into interviews to bring stories to life
• Edit videos for polish, create eye-grabbing thumbnails, and select music that sets the perfect vibe
• Shadow our video content creator to gain skills and insider tricks
• Get hands-on experience in a chill, creative environment while making a real impact
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a sophomore or higher pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a Marketing, Design, Computer Software and Media Application, Webpage Design, Computer and Information Sciences, or related field
• Must enjoy and show passion for creating video content paired with past personal or professional experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPECTATIONS

• Passion for Content Creation: Genuine interest in making video content and a willingness to learn
• Adaptability: Easily adapt to new challenges and environments
• Proactive Attitude: Not afraid to get your feet wet and take the initiative
• Visionary Thinking: Have a clear vision and are excited about digital creative work
• Communication Skills: Comfortable picking up the phone and reaching out to potential partners

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position requires performing tasks that involve constant sitting and keyboarding. This means you'll be working at a computer for extended periods, so maintaining good posture and taking regular breaks to stretch and move around will be important.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment for this position is consistently indoors and occasionally outdoors. This means your daily tasks will be performed in an office setting or similarly controlled environment.