OVERVIEW:
Merrick & Company is seeking a college or graduate school Multimedia student for a paid summer internship for Summer 2027 at our Greenwood Village, Colorado office. Merrick's Summer Internship Program offers meaningful, hands-on experience for students. Designed as a shorter-term, exploratory experience, internships allow students to apply what they're learning in school while gaining exposure to real projects, professional collaboration, and day-to-day life at an employee-owned company. The summer internship has a commitment of approximately mid-May through mid-August 2027.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
The Merrick Intern Program will provide an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the functional areas of photography and videography. The intern will be exposed to: Hands-on experience capturing and editing professional photography and video content for marketing, communications, and business development initiatives. Professional workflows for project planning, shot list development, production, post-production, and asset delivery. Experience working with industry-standard tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud, OpenAsset, and monday.com. Techniques for photo retouching, color grading, audio editing, and video production. How to collaborate with creative professionals, marketers, subject matter experts, and technical teams. Real-world experience managing digital assets, file organization, and content libraries. Insight into the marketing and communications needs of the architecture, engineering, and construction industries. Opportunities to receive mentorship, constructive feedback, and coaching from experienced creative professionals. Experience contributing to a variety of projects, including company culture initiatives, events, project storytelling, recruiting, social media, and client-facing marketing materials. The position requires collaboration with other marketing professionals; the ability to interface with engineers, project managers, and management; the ability to follow schedules and make deadlines while working independently; and strong written and oral communication skills. Our interns work closely with departmental mentors to establish a strong understanding of multimedia, including photography, videography, and digital asset management.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have graduation date after August 2027 to be eligible. Must be pursuing a degree in photography, videography, multimedia production, digital media, or related field. Must be currently enrolled and entering junior year of undergraduate degree or higher. Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and/or After Effects. Client projects for this position require U.S. CitizenshipDESIRED QUALIFICATIONSBasic understanding of photography and videography principles, including composition, lighting, exposure, camera operation, editing, culling, and audio capture. Experience creating photo and video content through coursework, internships, student organizations, freelance work, or personal projects. Demonstrated interest in visual storytelling and creative content development. Ability to take direction, incorporate feedback, and ask thoughtful questions to support project goals. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, including digital file and asset management. Ability to work collaboratively with creative, marketing, and technical teams. Effective communication and interpersonal skills with a positive, team-oriented attitude. Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Self-motivated learner with a willingness to develop technical and creative skills. Portfolio or Showreel showcasing photography, videography, editing, or multimedia projects preferred. TOTAL REWARDS & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMSProfessional Training and Skill Development. Flexible Work Hours and Paid holidays Real work on Real client projects Coaching and Mentoring Weekly Training Meetings including "Meet the CEO and President"And Much More!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Apply online only. No e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted. At Merrick, every resume is carefully reviewed by our team of experienced human recruiters-never by AI. We are committed to a fully human-centered hiring process, ensuring each candidate receives thoughtful, personalized attention at every stage. Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO).Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. Employment with Merrick is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment background check, MVR check, and drug screen.
