Marketing and Communication Intern
Apex Tool Group, LLC, Lexington, SC, United States
Apex Tool Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
The Blueprint (Role Profile) Apex Tool Group is currently seeking a Marketing & Communications Intern to join our Cleco brand marketing team for Summer 2026. This internship will support marketing and communication efforts by assisting with content development, customer success stories, digital marketing initiatives and audit/optimization of current activities.
This role is a great opportunity for a student or recent graduate interested in applying their academic experience in a real-world B2B industrial marketing environment. The intern will gain exposure to technical marketing, internal and external communication, customer development, vertical marketing and social media strategy as part of a collaborative and cross‑functional marketing team.
The Marketing & Communications Intern reports to the Senior Manager, Global Marketing Communications and will work closely with product, sales, and engineering teams to help communicate the value of Cleco's industrial tool solutions.
Come build your future with us!
The Build (Responsibilities) Primary
Provide support for Cleco’s “owned” marketing channels, including thorough audits on current workflow & recommending new approaches based on strategic insights
Evaluate brand health through all end user (consumer) touchpoints, recommend improvements based on strategic insights
Suggest prioritized approaches to increase exposure to end users, using data to inform recommendations on better ways to improve loyalty and nurture the bottom funnel
Work with global colleagues to prepare business cases and build consensus for recommendations
Secondary
Assist in drafting and developing customer success stories for marketing and sales enablement
Support Cleco’s LinkedIn content strategy by helping create and schedule engaging posts
Translate technical content into clear, audience‑friendly messaging for promotional use
Conduct competitive research to support campaign planning and digital positioning
Participate in brainstorming sessions for brand messaging and campaign planning
Contribute to internal communication initiatives and presentations
Coordinate with the marketing team to support other administrative or content‑based projects
The Toolbox (Qualifications)
Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field
Strong writing and editing skills with an interest in brand storytelling and digital marketing
Ability to break down technical content into clear, user‑friendly messages
Experience presenting data‑based recommendations in a professional manner
Familiarity with LinkedIn and other digital platforms for business communication
Familiarity with CRM tools like Salesforce, Hubspot, SAP, etc.
Proactive, team‑oriented, and eager to learn in a professional environment
Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or other content tools is a bonus
What You'll Gain
Hands‑on experience working with a global marketing team
Opportunities to contribute to real marketing campaigns and storytelling efforts
Exposure to B2B marketing strategy, internal communications, and brand positioning
Development of professional writing and content creation skills
Paid internship with mentorship and team engagement
A deeper understanding of how marketing supports technical products in the industrial sector
At Apex Tool Group (www.apextoolgroup.com), we build innovation. Each day, our associates strive to find new and exciting ways to help our customers solve their most complex challenges. By harnessing our global resources, unprecedented insights and spirit for service, we build more than just tools for the jobsite – we help build the future.
ATG is a global manufacturer of hand and power tools, tool storage and accessories, chain, and electronic soldering solutions with more than $1.2 billion in annual revenues. Our 6,700 associates around the world have built powerhouse brands like GEARWRENCH®, SATA®, Crescent®, Cleco®, Weller® and APEX®. Our brands are trusted by the professional trades and DIY enthusiasts alike. With our roots dating back to the 1800’s, our tools have driven technological advancements that drive efficiency, speed and safety for customers in a broad range of commercial and consumer markets.
As part of the ATG team, you will move fast, think globally, learn from your colleagues and grow your career. You’ll enjoy competitive benefits, a healthy work/life balance and have opportunities to give back to the communities we serve.
Our six core values - Customers Come First, Integrity in All We Do, Continuous Improvement, Innovation for Growth, Passion to Succeed and Best Talent, One Team - drive our daily decisions. Connect with us on social media to learn more – Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
If your goal is to work where finding a better way never ends and your ideas become reality, join us and say #WeBuildATG!
#J-18808-Ljbffr
The Blueprint (Role Profile) Apex Tool Group is currently seeking a Marketing & Communications Intern to join our Cleco brand marketing team for Summer 2026. This internship will support marketing and communication efforts by assisting with content development, customer success stories, digital marketing initiatives and audit/optimization of current activities.
This role is a great opportunity for a student or recent graduate interested in applying their academic experience in a real-world B2B industrial marketing environment. The intern will gain exposure to technical marketing, internal and external communication, customer development, vertical marketing and social media strategy as part of a collaborative and cross‑functional marketing team.
The Marketing & Communications Intern reports to the Senior Manager, Global Marketing Communications and will work closely with product, sales, and engineering teams to help communicate the value of Cleco's industrial tool solutions.
Come build your future with us!
The Build (Responsibilities) Primary
Provide support for Cleco’s “owned” marketing channels, including thorough audits on current workflow & recommending new approaches based on strategic insights
Evaluate brand health through all end user (consumer) touchpoints, recommend improvements based on strategic insights
Suggest prioritized approaches to increase exposure to end users, using data to inform recommendations on better ways to improve loyalty and nurture the bottom funnel
Work with global colleagues to prepare business cases and build consensus for recommendations
Secondary
Assist in drafting and developing customer success stories for marketing and sales enablement
Support Cleco’s LinkedIn content strategy by helping create and schedule engaging posts
Translate technical content into clear, audience‑friendly messaging for promotional use
Conduct competitive research to support campaign planning and digital positioning
Participate in brainstorming sessions for brand messaging and campaign planning
Contribute to internal communication initiatives and presentations
Coordinate with the marketing team to support other administrative or content‑based projects
The Toolbox (Qualifications)
Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field
Strong writing and editing skills with an interest in brand storytelling and digital marketing
Ability to break down technical content into clear, user‑friendly messages
Experience presenting data‑based recommendations in a professional manner
Familiarity with LinkedIn and other digital platforms for business communication
Familiarity with CRM tools like Salesforce, Hubspot, SAP, etc.
Proactive, team‑oriented, and eager to learn in a professional environment
Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or other content tools is a bonus
What You'll Gain
Hands‑on experience working with a global marketing team
Opportunities to contribute to real marketing campaigns and storytelling efforts
Exposure to B2B marketing strategy, internal communications, and brand positioning
Development of professional writing and content creation skills
Paid internship with mentorship and team engagement
A deeper understanding of how marketing supports technical products in the industrial sector
At Apex Tool Group (www.apextoolgroup.com), we build innovation. Each day, our associates strive to find new and exciting ways to help our customers solve their most complex challenges. By harnessing our global resources, unprecedented insights and spirit for service, we build more than just tools for the jobsite – we help build the future.
ATG is a global manufacturer of hand and power tools, tool storage and accessories, chain, and electronic soldering solutions with more than $1.2 billion in annual revenues. Our 6,700 associates around the world have built powerhouse brands like GEARWRENCH®, SATA®, Crescent®, Cleco®, Weller® and APEX®. Our brands are trusted by the professional trades and DIY enthusiasts alike. With our roots dating back to the 1800’s, our tools have driven technological advancements that drive efficiency, speed and safety for customers in a broad range of commercial and consumer markets.
As part of the ATG team, you will move fast, think globally, learn from your colleagues and grow your career. You’ll enjoy competitive benefits, a healthy work/life balance and have opportunities to give back to the communities we serve.
Our six core values - Customers Come First, Integrity in All We Do, Continuous Improvement, Innovation for Growth, Passion to Succeed and Best Talent, One Team - drive our daily decisions. Connect with us on social media to learn more – Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
If your goal is to work where finding a better way never ends and your ideas become reality, join us and say #WeBuildATG!
#J-18808-Ljbffr