Social Media & Marketing Intern
Shift/Hours: Monday - Friday 7am - 3:30pm
Location: Boonville, MO (onsite)
Department: Marketing
Reports To: Creative Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time Temporary
Focus: Social Media, Advertising, Graphic Design, SEO & Creative Marketing
Position Summary
The Social Media & Marketing Intern supports the marketing team through creative content production, digital advertising, SEO initiatives, and brand development projects. This role provides hands-on experience across the full marketing lifecycle — from concept and design to execution and performance analysis.
Working alongside a Marketing mentor, the intern will gain exposure to both strategic marketing and professional design processes within a manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
Social Media & Digital Presence
- Manage and grow social media accounts (especially X and other platforms)
- Create engaging posts, reels, graphics, and campaigns
- Develop content calendars and messaging strategies
- Monitor engagement and respond to followers
Multimedia & Creative Design
- Capture and edit photos/videos of products, manufacturing processes, and events
- Design marketing graphics, packaging, labels, and catalogs
- Assist with motion graphics and video editing
- Maintain organized asset libraries and templates
Advertising & SEO
- Assist in SEO keyword research and website optimization
- Support digital ad campaign creation and performance tracking
- Navigate restrictive or regulated advertising environments
- Analyze traffic, conversions, and engagement data
Public Relations & Outreach
- Pitch story ideas to print, broadcast, and digital media
- Support informational meetings and presentations
- Help develop web-based messaging and communication strategies
Internal Business & Team Collaboration
- Shadow multimedia team through project lifecycles
- Attend team meetings and cross-functional check-ins
- Support Sales, Operations, and R&D marketing needs
Research & Innovation
- Explore trends in design, generative AI, motion graphics, and multimedia tech
- Recommend tools or approaches to improve workflow
Administrative Support
- Maintain marketing databases and contact lists
- Organize files and marketing materials
- Provide general team support
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Consistent posting schedule and content delivery
- +25% increase in social engagement or reach
- On-time completion of creative/design projects
- Improved SEO rankings or web traffic growth
- Successful launch of digital campaigns
- Organized design asset system maintained
- Positive internal team feedback on collaboration
- Completion of assigned training modules
Qualifications
Required
- Must be a U.S. Citizen due to ITAR regulations.
- Must meet ATF requirements for firearm possession.
- Actively pursuing degree in Marketing, Communications, Multimedia, Design, or related field
- Experience creating photo/video content
- Strong attention to detail and organization
- Familiarity with Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Creative Suite
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Positive, proactive, and self-motivated
Preferred
- Experience with Adobe, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop
- Knowledge of SEO best practices
- Experience with digital advertising platforms
- Graphic design or portfolio samples
- Interest in manufacturing or technical products
- Knowledge of or interest in shooting sports or hunting industry (if applicable to company)
Physical & Work Requirements
- Frequent computer and desk work
- Occasional movement throughout office and production areas
- Must follow manufacturing safety protocols
- Ability to lift light marketing materials
- Exposure to light industrial environment
Other Duties
This description is not exhaustive. Responsibilities may change to support business and learning objectives.
CMMG participates in E-Verify.
All offers of employment are contingent upon clear results of a thorough drug and background check.
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
CMMG provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.