Marketing & Creative Intern

Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, PayneCrest Electric, Inc. has been an established leader in providing solution-oriented industrial, commercial, and telecom electrical contracting services for large, complex, engineering-intensive projects for over 65 years. Servicing an impressive array of Fortune 500 end‑users and multinational corporations, PayneCrest Electric, Inc., is ranked in the top 50 of national electrical contractors (through Engineering News‑Record) with over $200M in annual revenue and active project work throughout the country. We are seeking a Marketing & Creative Intern to support our Marketing & Communications team during a 12‑week summer internship. This in‑office role offers hands‑on experience supporting creative marketing initiatives, proposal development, and internal communications within a leading electrical contractor serving the St. Louis region and beyond. The intern will work closely with the Marketing & Communications Manager and collaborate with project managers, estimators, and operations teams to support both creative marketing efforts and proposal‑related initiatives. Key Responsibilities Assist with the creation and scheduling of professional social media graphics and content calendars (primarily LinkedIn) Support photo and video capture at job sites, company events, and internal initiatives Assist with basic video editing for corporate and professional marketing use Provide graphic design support for marketing materials, proposals, internal communications, and events Assist with bid proposals, including formatting, visual layout, graphics, and content support Coordinate with project managers and operations teams to gather project information, photos, and content for marketing and proposal efforts Support event planning and logistics, including coordination, setup, and follow‑up Organize and maintain marketing and proposal assets, including photos, videos, resumes, and project sheets Provide general marketing and communications support as needed Qualifications Currently enrolled college student: senior standing strongly preferred Pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, Construction Management, or a related field Strong interest in marketing, visual communications, and the construction or skilled trades industry Working knowledge of Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar design tools Basic photography and video skills (professional or mobile equipment) Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a professional, fast‑paced environment Strong written and verbal communication skills Position Details Summer internship position beginning mid‑May 2026 through early August 2026; 12 weeks, 40 hours per week. Location: Interns will report to our St. Louis office for the duration of the internship Competitive hourly compensation offered. Temporary accommodations in St. Louis will be arranged if necessary. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. As a part of the hiring process, all successful candidates will be required to submit to, and pass, a pre‑employment drug screen and background check, post job offer. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. #J-18808-Ljbffr