Marketing Communications Intern

Alta Genetics is seeking a motivated, creative, and self-driven Marketing Communications Intern to join our team from May through August 2027. This internship provides hands-on experience in agricultural marketing, content creation, event marketing, storytelling, and digital communications.

Location: Madison, Wisconsin with hybrid work structure Term: May – August 2027 Compensation: Paid internship

Primary Responsibilities

• Support marketing communications initiatives, campaigns, special projects.
• Develop content, graphics, photography, video, and promotional materials for

digital and print use.

• Assist with event planning, promotion, execution, and on-site content

capture.

Potential Internship Projects

• Alta Showcase Event: Support social media planning, short-form video,

promotional materials, and other event-related marketing projects.

• Content Creation & Execution: Support the creation and delivery of content

for social media, email, website, and other marketing materials. Includes capturing content such as videos, testimonials, photos, etc.

• Asset Organization and Management: Organize and maintain marketing assets,

including photos, videos, graphics, templates, and reusable campaign materials.

• Interest-Based Project or Team Collaboration: Depending on the successful

applicant’s skill set, support an independent interest project or collaborate with other members of the Alta marketing team on additional initiatives.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in Marketing, Communications, Agricultural Business,

Agriculture, Journalism, Graphic Design, or related fields. Preference for Junior or Senior standing.

• Interest/knowledge in agriculture and the dairy and/or beef industries.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Familiarity with social media and digital marketing best practices.

• Strong organization and time management skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and ability to absorb

information quickly

• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel occasionally.

Applications will close on November 6th, 2026.

Alta Genetics is a global leader in the production, marketing, and distribution of beef and dairy cattle genetics worldwide, with retail operations in 14 markets and partners in more than 55 wholesale markets. We provide dairy and beef consulting services and solutions in cow activity and health monitoring, calf nutrition, reproduction, and herd management programs. Through industry-leading training and development programs, Alta Genetics aspires to be the most resourceful, valuable, and trusted partner for progressive dairy farms and beef ranches that nourish the world through sustainable and profitable operations.

Alta has deep roots in the industry through its origin within the URUS family of companies. As a holding company with cooperative and private ownership, URUS is a family of businesses at the heart of the dairy and beef industry – Alta Genetics, GENEX, Genetics Australia, Leachman Cattle, Jetstream, PEAK, SCCL, Trans Ova Genetics and VAS. Each organization has its unique identity, products, and services. These companies work globally to provide cutting-edge dairy and beef genetics, customized reproductive services to maximize conceptions, dairy management information to take producers to the frontline of progressive dairy farming, and an array of products and services to help bovines reach their full genetic potential. URUS has 9 brands in 17 retail countries and employs nearly 2,800 people globally.