Job Description
Join Our Team as a Brand Experience Intern!
Are you creative, organized, and energized by bringing a brand to life through content, storytelling, and team engagement? Do you enjoy capturing moments, creating meaningful messaging, and supporting a strong internal culture? If so, Direct Companies has an exciting opportunity for you!
As a Brand Experience Intern, you’ll play a key role in shaping how our brand is experienced—both externally through marketing content and internally through team engagement and organization. This role blends creative marketing execution with hands-on operational support, giving you real-world experience across multiple business functions.
About Direct Companies
Direct Companies is a dynamic, multi-industry organization headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. We deliver innovative business, technology, and operational solutions across a wide range of sectors. Our team is made up of forward-thinking professionals passionate about driving growth and delivering value to the clients and communities we serve.
What We’re Looking for in a Candidate:
- Pursuing or recently completed degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Familiarity with social media platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.)
- Basic photography and video creation skills
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Self-starter with the ability to take initiative and manage multiple priorities
- Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and collaborate across teams
Preferred:
- Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools
- Familiarity with email marketing platforms
- Interest in industrial or manufacturing environments
Key Responsibilities:
Content Creation & Social Media
- Create and publish 2–3 social media posts per week
- Capture day-to-day operations, team culture, and project highlights
- Produce a mix of photo, video, and written content
- Experiment with new formats and content strategies
Visual Asset Development
- Capture and organize original photo and video content
- Maintain a structured, accessible content library
- Identify and fill gaps in visual assets
Newsletter & Internal Communication
- Plan and distribute internal and external newsletter content
- Improve layout, visuals, and messaging consistency
- Align communications with company updates and campaigns
Brand Storytelling
- Conduct employee interviews and create spotlight features
- Develop project and customer highlight content
- Translate technical work into engaging, easy-to-understand messaging
Training & Onboarding Support
- Assist with new hire orientation scheduling and coordination
- Support onboarding materials and training resources
- Help create a smooth and engaging onboarding experience
Office & Experience Coordination
- Provide light administrative and scheduling support
- Assist with internal communications and organization
- Support team events and culture initiatives
Content Strategy & Continuous Improvement
- Maintain and manage a content calendar
- Conduct competitor and industry research
- Track performance metrics and identify opportunities for improvement
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
- Consistent delivery of 2–3 quality social media posts per week
- Organized and up-to-date content library
- Timely and engaging newsletter distribution
- Increased engagement across social and internal platforms
- Completion of assigned projects on time
- Positive feedback from team members on content and support
What You’ll Gain:
At Direct Companies, we believe in developing future professionals through real, hands-on experience. As a Brand Experience Intern, you’ll gain:
- Practical experience in marketing and operations
- A strong portfolio of real-world content and campaigns
- Exposure to onboarding and internal business processes
- Cross-functional collaboration with multiple teams
- Mentorship and professional development opportunities
End-of-Internship Deliverable
- Final presentation highlighting content created, performance insights, contributions to brand and onboarding improvements, and key learnings
Why Join Us?
As a Brand Experience Intern at Direct Companies, you won’t just observe—you’ll contribute. You’ll help shape how our brand is seen, experienced, and remembered. If you’re a creative, driven individual who enjoys both storytelling and organization, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply Today!