Marketing Communications Summer Intern

Continental Services

Posted about 14 hours ago

Internship

Troy, Michigan

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Responsibilities

The intern will support external communications and brand storytelling by drafting and editing content for emails, websites, and marketing materials. They will also maintain content calendars and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure brand consistency.

Qualifications

You are a college senior pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field. You have strong writing and editing skills with a keen eye for detail, and you are comfortable adapting your tone and voice for different audiences and content types.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Microsoft Office

content development

Job Description

Marketing Communications Summer Intern

Department: Marketing 500011

Employment Type: Internship

Location: Troy - Innovation Center

Reporting To: Eric DuBay

Compensation: $18.00 - $19.00 / hour



Description

A Taste of Who We Are:

Backed by a tireless commitment to high quality, innovative culinary offerings and unparalleled client and guest services, Continental consistently ranks among the top contract dining and refreshment providers in the nation according to Food Management Magazine, the industry’s source for food service news and trends.

Our Mission Delight our guest. Every meal. Every day.

Our Core Values

Exceptional – We recruit and retain phenomenal people who consistently go the extra mile to deliver results that lead the industry.

Hospitality – We are tirelessly committed to providing the highest quality food, beverages, and service by anticipating our guests' needs so they can count on memorable experiences every time.

Collaboration – We prioritize working together with a shared vision and effective & transparent communication, we unite as one team to achieve remarkable experiences. 

Responsibility – we hold ourselves accountable to be there for our team and clients, to deliver what we say we will, when we say we will and check in on progress along the way. 

Innovation – We are forward-thinkers always looking for new processes, technologies, and techniques to increase efficiencies and scalability to improve our services.

The Experience You’ll Create:

The Marketing Communications Summer Intern will support external communications, content development, and brand storytelling efforts across the organization. This role is focused on writing, editing, and refining content across channels, helping ensure a consistent, clear, and compelling voice in how we show up to clients, prospects, and partners.

This internship provides hands-on experience in copyediting, message development, and supporting integrated communications across digital and sales channels.
  • Support development and execution of external communications across channels
  • Draft and edit content for emails, website copy, proposals, and marketing materials
  • Provide copyediting support to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment with brand voice
  • Assist with development of sales and marketing materials, including one-pagers and presentations
  • Support content writing, scheduling, and coordination with creative
  • Help maintain and organize content calendars and communication timelines
  • Conduct research to support messaging, positioning, and content development
  • Assist in maintaining consistency across all outward-facing communications
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including sales, marketing, and events



Ingredients for Thriving:

  • Senior in college pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or related field
  • Strong interest in writing, editing, and external communications
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a sharp eye for detail
  • Ability to adapt tone and voice across different types of content and audiences
  • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects at once
  • Comfortable receiving and applying feedback to improve content
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Familiarity with social media platforms and basic content development principles preferred
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to learn



Savor the Benefits:


To see a summary of current benefits, please visit https://www.continentalserves.com/work-at-continental/#benefits.

Continental Services

The Great Lakes Food & Beverage Leader Founded in 1989, Continental has grown from an office coffee and vending specialist to consistently ranking as one of the top events and contract dining and refreshment providers in the nation. Guided by industry leaders and powered by the largest collection of culinary talent in the Midwest, our award-winning team has a tireless commitment to high quality, innovative culinary offerings and unparalleled client and guest services. Our singular mission is to delight our guests, every meal, every day. It’s no secret that food brings us together. A cup of coffee is a chance to meet someone new. A meal is an opportunity to collaborate. At Continental, developing experiences that connect people is at the heart of everything we do. Discover first-hand the passion of a full-service team committed to your vision and customizing services to support it. Micro-Markets • Food Delivery • Full-Service Dining • Innovative Vending • Office Coffee & Water • Pantry Services • Barista Bars • Catering • Premier Events Looking to grow your career on your terms? Get to know us more. We Are Curious. Bold, original thinking, and an innate curiosity for what’s new and next drives us to shake things up and create remarkable experiences. We Dream Big. We embrace the unknown and adventures big and small, individually and collectively. By being proactive and continuously striving for more, we continue to grow personally and professionally. And we’re not afraid to dig into a challenge. We Champion Each Other. Collaboration, teamwork, and trust aren’t just buzzwords to us—they truly define our culture. We do more than just dish up great meals. Continental creates memorable experiences every day at our markets, corporate cafés, premier events and more. If hospitality is in your DNA, if you’re passionate about making difference, if you’re eager to roll up your sleeves and be part of a team, we’re looking for you.

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