Marketing/Communications Intern
Ruan Transportation Management Systems
About the Role
This is a full-time internship for Summer 2027 working onsite in Des Moines, IA. The role supports Ruan's marketing, communication, and business development initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Utilize digital tactics (e.g., email marketing, social media campaigns, industry-specific media buying, other digital channels) to drive awareness to Ruan's open driver positions.
- Assist with the development and distribution of internal and external communications, including employee newsletters, company announcements, presentations, social media content, and other corporate messaging materials.
- Perform market research on competitors and develop compelling messaging and content for advertisements, recruiting campaigns, social media, ruan.com, and other external channels.
- Create and execute email marketing campaigns using internal tools to promote Ruan's open positions.
- Research and collaborate with internal partners to understand Ruan's services and translate that knowledge into effective recruiting and employer brand communications.
- Support employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, special projects, and company or volunteer events through content creation, project coordination, event planning, and communications support.
- Perform other job-related duties and special projects as assigned.