Burkman joins Edge as marketing intern 

Lansing, MI - Edge Partnerships, a strategic marketing and public relations company, understands the critical need to attract and retain talent in Michigan. With this in mind, Edge’s newest hire, Dustin Burkman, joins the team for a marketing, visual content internship.

Burkman, a senior at Northern Michigan University, is pursuing a degree in social media design management. He has partnered with a variety of companies and institutions such as Pure Michigan, Northern Michigan University, Travel Marquette, Rokinon, clothing companies, and breweries for videography and photography services. At NMU, he plays a lead role at Invent@NMU for digital content creation and serves as a technologist and show designer of Fresh Coast Light Lab to implement various laser light shows in Marquette.

At Edge, Burkman will assist with First Thursdays, a citywide art tour to promote art and culture and support small businesses, and generate social media content for education and healthcare organizations at the Edge Marquette office. He also will work with the agency’s team members in Lansing and Chicago.

“Edge is laser-focused on developing new talent and infusing skill sets to meet and exceed our clients’ diverse needs,” said Lorri Rishar, Edge CEO. “I am thrilled to welcome Dustin to our team and look forward to watching him grow in his profession.”

In its 15th year, Edge offers strategic direction and tactical implementation for an array of clients. For more information, visit www.edgepartnerships.com. 

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Edge Partnerships is a full-service strategic marketing and communications agencies headquartered in Lansing, MI, with satellite offices in Chicago, IL and Marquette, MI.