Visual Storytelling Dynamo Joins MCF

Sam Gottfried

Washington County, OH — Marietta Community Foundation has welcomed another summer intern to the team.

Sam Gottfried is starting his third and final year in the fall at Ohio University, studying Media Production and Marketing. Post graduation, Gottfried plans to obtain an MBA at Ohio University.

An internship with WTAP in Parkersburg brought Gottfried back to the area, though a desire for a holistic marketing experience led him to Marietta Community Foundation.

“My goal with marketing is to tell great stories to convey strong messages to the public,” Gottfried said. “Working for the Foundation was a no-brainer. They do so much good for the community and have even given me scholarships that have helped tremendously towards funding my college education. Their story is important, and I want the work that I do to help make that known to everyone.”

This summer, Gottfried is helping to prepare media for the Foundation’s 50th Anniversary celebrations and creating online and television advertisements.

“I couldn’t be more excited to work on such a professional level of marketing,” stated Gottfried. “Marketing and advertising work is new to me, but something I know that I will flourish at. I am excited to connect with the staff at MCF and members of the community so that I can tell the story of their impact.”

Marietta Community Foundation is where generous families, businesses, and nonprofits come together to transform lives and strengthen Washington County, Ohio — turning good intentions into great accomplishments. The Foundation has distributed more than $27 Million to charities since its creation in 1974 and currently manages over 350 funds while meeting rigorous national standards in the community foundation sector.