Cork Tree Creative welcomes Melissa Herzberg as Fall 2025 photo, video intern
Melissa Herzberg
Cork Tree Creative Inc., an award-winning marketing agency in Edwardsville, Ill., recently announced Melissa Herzberg as its Fall 2025 photo and video intern.
This is the first year Cork Tree Creative has added a photo and video intern to its team, reflecting the company’s ongoing commitment to visual storytelling.
Herzberg is a current senior at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Expected to graduate in May 2026, she will earn a Bachelor of Science degree in mass communications with a minor in environmental science.
During her undergraduate studies, Herzberg gained experience with documentaries, filmmaking and video editing. In her previous experience as a video intern for the St. Louis Blues, she gained hands-on exposure to the fast-paced environment of video production. Herzberg also hosted the radio show for 88.7 WSIE The Sound from January 2024 to January 2025.
During her time spent at Cork Tree, Herzberg looks forward to improving her videography skills, growing overall as a creative and learning how to operate and film with a drone. She is eager to work with top professionals in the marketing and videography space.
“We are excited to have Melissa join our team. She brings great enthusiasm and a fresh perspective to our creative team. This internship gives her the opportunity to learn from some of the best professionals in the business. We’re looking forward to watching her grow throughout her time with us,” said Jan Carpenter, co-owner of Cork Tree Creative.
Cork Tree Creative offers internship opportunities to students in the Metro East and St. Louis region every semester. The program aims to invite aspiring marketing professionals to develop their skills in a fast-paced agency environment. To learn more about Cork Tree, visit their website, www.corktreecreative.com.
About Cork Tree Creative
Cork Tree Creative Inc. partners with business leaders to deliver story-driven marketing strategies, create powerful sales-generating assets, and achieve revenue-connected results. Founded by Jan Carpenter and Laura Reed in 2009, the marketing agency serves the greater Metro East region. The firm is a Certified Veteran’s Business Enterprise (VBE), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE). It has been recognized for its creative excellence by St. Louis Small Business Monthly as Best Marketing Firm, Best PR Firm and Most Reliable Business. For more information about Cork Tree Creative, visit www.corktreecreative.com or follow on LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook.
