Marketing Intern I

Why Merit?

At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.

WORK SHIFT

DAY (United States of America)

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

This is a full-time, paid summer internship designed for University of Utah students seeking hands-on experience in a professional, global marketing organization. Marketing Interns will participate in a rotational program across Merit Medical’s Brand, Digital/Omnichannel, and Communications teams.
Interns will contribute to real marketing initiatives while learning how a regulated medical device company plans, executes, and measures marketing work. Responsibilities vary by rotation and project needs, and all work is completed under the guidance and supervision of experienced marketing professionals to support learning and development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION PERFORMED

Brand Team Rotation

• Drafts, proofreads, and organizes brand content with team guidance

• Maintains brand templates, toolkits, and documentation

• Supports brand operations, tracking intake, and social media coordination

Digital / Omnichannel Rotation

• Assists with content audits and asset organization by journey stage

• Supports documentation and coordination of digital campaigns

• Compiles basic analytics and supports CRM and campaign tracking

Communications Rotation

• Drafts, edits, and formats internal communications

• Supports executive presentations, talking points, and town halls

• Proofreads for visual consistency and conducts background research

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

•    Lifting -- Not to exceed 50 lbs. -- local practice may apply.
•    Writing
•    Sitting
•    Standing
•    Bending
•    Visual acuity
•    Color perception
•    Depth perception
•    Reading
•    Field of vision/peripheral

SUMMARY OF MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

•    Education equivalent to a High School Diploma and one year of previous marketing experience. 
•    Ideal candidate will be pursuing a Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Marketing.
•    Excellent organizational skills.
•    Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate well with others, verbally and in writing.

COMPETENCIES

•    MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
•    Email

COMMENTS

Infectious Control Risk Category III:

The risk category explains whether or not employees are likely to come into contact with blood or body fluids while performing their jobs.  Risk category III states employment and procedures that do not require exposure.

As an eligible Merit employee, you can expect the following:

* Multiple Shifts and Hours to choose from: Days, Swing (Eve), and Nights

* Medical/Dental & Other Insurances (eligible the first of month after 30 days)

* Low Cost Onsite Medical Clinic

* Two (2) Onsite Cafeterias

* Employee Garden | Gardening Classes

* 3 Weeks' Vacation | 1 Week Sick-Time | Paid Holidays

* 401K | Health Savings Account

To see more on our culture, go to www.merit.com/careers.

Military Veterans are encouraged to Apply.

Merit is a proud Utah Patriot Partner committed to hiring our Veterans.