Marketing & Communications (Marcom) Media Intern | Watsonville, California

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

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 for a recent college graduate or college student videographer/photographer. 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. The intern will capture compelling video and images of our people and construction projects in progress or after completion. Must be comfortable traveling to local active job sites as well as working in a corporate office environment. Capture candid as well as posed images and video of Granite and client team members. Conceive, edit, add graphics, and perform all the post-production work necessary to produce high-quality and engaging short videos for social media and recruiting that highlight our teams and our projects.

Essential Job Responsibilities 

• Creating stories using video, photo, and text animation elements that accurately inform, entertain, and engage our audience through the selection and implementation of visual effects, audio, and music. 
• Experience in shooting, editing, and producing high-quality videos and photos is a must. 
• Solid experience with Adobe Creative Suite, especially Adobe Premiere Pro 2025 and After Effects. Knowledge of Photoshop and Lightroom is a plus. 
• Familiarity with AI tools and techniques for video, audio, and photo editing 
• Must enjoy working collaboratively and accurately; attention to detail is critical. 
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team, as well as with other stakeholders. 
• Take safety training, apply safe work practices, and wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). 
• Willing to travel locally to active job sites in a personal vehicle. 
• Uploading images and adding accompanying metadata into the Digital Asset Management (DAM) systems. 
• Motion Graphics knowledge and proficiency creating branded titles is a plus 
• MS365; Web proficiency.   

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Currently majoring in film, photography, marketing and communications, or journalism (or a related field) at an accredited 4-year college or university – or a recent graduate in same. 
• Proficiency in multi-media formats, including video, digital platforms, and print 
• Attention to detail/accuracy, quick learner and internally motivated to seek out answers, generate ideas, and develop new skills 
• Ability to set priorities, organize work and work in high production environment while responding quickly and effectively under pressure, changing priorities and tight timelines/deadlines 
• Strong problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to provide creative solutions to real-time challenges with consistent follow through 
• Ability to work well with a variety of people in corporate and field environments 
• Ability to work in creative and structured, process-driven environments 
• Drone experience and pilot’s license is a plus 

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 equipment and/or move up to 25 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. 

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.