MarCom Intern

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do...

We hire enthusiastic, hard-working individuals for college internships and entry-level positions. With locations across the country and unique opportunities for hands-on experience, mentorship and networking, there’s never been a better time to join our team.  

General Summary

We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Marketing and Communications Intern to support our team in crafting compelling written and visual content, assisting in executing social media strategies, and maintaining organized communication workflows. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about storytelling, digital engagement, and brand building.

Are you interested in the opportunity to work for an industry-leading company that will give you the experience and exposure you need to build your career and personal brand? If so, then you’ve come to the right place! Granite is an industry leader in the transportation and renewable energy markets throughout North America, providing infrastructure solutions for our public and private clients. Granite is a vertically integrated contractor with aggregate materials reserves throughout the U.S.  

This paid internship is for a recent college graduate or college student with either experience or education focused in Marketing and Communications. The position is located at the company’s corporate headquarters in Watsonville, CA working with the Marketing and Communications (MarCom) team. MarCom is responsible for all internal and external communications and marketing activities, that includes our social media, corporate website, intranet, and other digital channels.  

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Write and edit content for press releases, blog posts, newsletters, and internal communications. 

• Coordinate projects and track and obtain deliverables with employees across Granite. 

• Develop and deliver engaging content for social media, internal communications, and website using photography, videography, and text. 

• Assist with email communication design, intranet posts, and mobile app updates. 

• Help maintain editorial calendars and ensure timely delivery of content. 

• Support the development of marketing campaigns and promotional materials. 

• Organize digital assets and assist with internal documentation and reporting. 

• Willing to travel locally to active construction job sites in a personal vehicle. 

Education

• You are a recent graduate or a rising senior or currently majoring in communications, design, journalism, or marketing (or a related field) at an accredited 4-year college or university—or a recent graduate in the same. 

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• You are available to work 40 hours per week for 8–10 weeks. 

• You are legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future. 

• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with attention to detail. 

• Familiarity with social media platforms and basic analytics tools. 

• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. 

• Creative thinker with a collaborative mindset and eagerness to learn,

• Experience with design and photo editing tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite). 

• Basic knowledge of SEO and content marketing principles. 

• Previous internship or project experience in marketing and/or communications. 

• Familiarity or experience working with Microsoft 365 Suite (Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.) and Windows devices. 

• Proficiency in multi-media formats (video, digital platforms, and print) and digital marketing channels (social media, email marketing, etc.). 

• Strong attention to detail is critical— must enjoy working collaboratively and accurately, both independently and part of a team. 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Requirements/Skills

• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment

• Ability and willingness to abide by Code of Conduct 

• Valid driver’s license

• Travel required

Our Benefits at a Glance:

In addition to building the next generation of builders, Granite invests in its interns by providing them access to a broad benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.

Interns may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible interns. 

We invest in the future of our interns by providing them with access to Granite’s 401(k) plan where they are eligible for Granite’s 100% employer match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that they defer into their 401(k) plan.

Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.

Base Hourly Wage Range :

Hourly: $23.00 $25.00

Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors. 

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer.  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. 

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Notice to Staffing Agencies

Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.