Marketing Intern

POSITION SUMMARY
Advancing Revolutionary Construction (ARC) is seeking a Marketing Intern in Buffalo, NY for our 2027 Summer term! In this role, you will assist with and collaborate on marketing, branding, and advertising activities to support our brand internally and externally on a local, regional, and national level. A key aspect of this role includes using relevant research tools and sources to write content for various digital channels, including email, social media, paid and earned media, industry publications, and our website.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

External Communications (Media, Advertising, Sponsorships, etc.)
• Assist with the development of various content, including social media, marketing videos, presentations, magazine articles, blog posts, proposals, and ad copy.
• Perform a variety of research tasks, using internet sources and primary research methods, to analyze data and prepare clear, concise reports for specific initiatives (on a need by basis). 
• Assist our Public Relations firm, The Martin Group, with media relations efforts, as needed. 
• Assist with trade show research and creation of branded materials.
 

Internal Communications
• Manage our bi-weekly internal newsletter with the support of your supervisor. This includes researching, compiling, organizing, and writing all content.
• Assist with interviewing project team members and writing narratives for project profile sheets and other proposal documents at crucial project milestones, particularly project completion.
• Assist with collaborating in the production of, organization, and execution of company events, including employee events and charitable initiatives.
• Assist with organizing and maintaining files and archives for Arc’s the department.
• Supportive role for marketing procurement that includes assisting with maintaining vendor information –current, past, potential; facilitates the flow of materials, files, and information on a project-by-project basis.
 

Other
• Provide administrative support as needed.
 

INTERNSHIP OUTCOMES
• Experience working in a corporate setting
• Digital marketing experience
• Adaptive writing for various audiences and digital channels
• Strategic branding
• Direct and indirect exposure to a broad range of marketing roles and responsibilities (PR, media relations, 
copywriting, reporting, etc.)
• Experience with proposal (RFPs and RFQs) coordination, writing, and design
 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 
• Studying in the field of English, Marketing, or related fields on a bachelor’s degree path.

• Knowledge of and/or willingness to learn MS Office tools (Word and PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of and/or willingness to learn Adobe’s InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 
• Professional with internal and external stakeholders.
• Time Management, and efficient, with proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Good understanding of the latest marketing trends and techniques.
• Excellent written, verbal communications and presentation skills.
• Passionate about writing.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding multitasking abilities.
• Able to think outside the box, be proactive, and go the extra mile.
 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS 
The physical demands described represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time. The employee to perform repetitive movements, including typing/keying tasks.

Occasionally, the employee will lift and/or move up to 20 lbs. This job requires close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and an ability to adjust focus. The employee will need to regularly talk and hear.