Communication Design: Digital Content Creator Internship

Communication Design: Digital Content Creator Internship

Reports to: Digital Growth Director

Position Type: Internship/Co-op

Based In: Cincinnati, OH

Dates: Spring Semester (1/11/2027 - 4/30/2027)

Company Overview:

Rhinegeist Brewery is a regional craft brewery based in the historic Over-The-Rhine in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. We have built a strong and dedicated team of employees that believe in the power of beer to bring people together, create fantastic ideas, and build a community. Our unique group of employee-owners believes that it is our responsibility to make inspiring beverages and cultivate memorable experiences. We strive to find high-quality, creative solutions with a fierce spirit of independence as we grow. At Rhinegeist, we welcome all people and thrive on a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Summary:

Rhinegeist is looking for support in producing performance-driven content for our merch store, private events program and other digital content needs.. You'll collaborate with the Merch Director and Digital Director on assignments, but you're expected to research what works, developing concepts, capturing content at the brewery, and delivering finished assets on time. This role is primarily focused on merch, social media and private events. As capacity allows, the role will include developing digital content to support our commercial brand campaigns (Cincy Light, Truth, Etc.) STUDENTS MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE.

Essential Functions:

• Produce digital ad assets and social content, split between short-form video and static graphics
• Capture authentic, lo-fi video content at the Rhinegeist taproom and brewery spaces.
• Design static assets for Meta ads, email banners, and website banners
• Short form, lo-fi video and deliver all content in platform-ready formats and specs.
• Research current ad trends and bring concepts forward for review
• Apply the Rhinegeist brand style guide while testing creative variety to reach different audiences
• Manage your own workload and deliver assets on schedule

Requirements:

• 3 semesters in their program
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Based in Cincinnati. On-site capture is a regular part of this role. There may be times where your schedule should flex based on weekend or evening events for content capture.
• Comfortable shooting and directing content independently using a mobile device
• Proficient in video editing software and static design tools (Photoshop, Canva, or equivalent native apps)
• Familiarity and Understanding of (paid social)creative, particularly Meta.
• Self-directed. You take a brief and run with it without heavy oversight.
• A portfolio that shows both short form/lo-fi video and static ad creative.

Even if you don’t check every single box in this job description, we encourage you to apply—your unique background might be exactly what our team needs. Additionally, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a position.

Internship Perks at Rhinegeist

• Free Breakroom Snacks
• Beer and Merchandise allowance