About the role#
Hickory Farms is looking for a Content Marketing Intern to join our team in Chicago. This paid role offers hands-on experience in social media content creation. You will work directly with our marketing team to build digital content and contribute to our paid media strategy. This is a part-time position requiring 10 to 20 hours per week with a flexible schedule.
What you'll do#
- Create original short-form video content from concept through to the final asset.
- Edit raw footage into variations for organic and paid social media use.
- Support social media strategy through ideation and asset testing.
- Write on-brand captions for various platforms and campaigns.
- Collaborate with the marketing team on creative brainstorms, campaign briefs, and shoots.
- Find and vet potential content creator partners.
- Draft creative briefs and manage creator relationships, timelines, and content delivery.
- Track platform trends and monitor performance metrics to share insights.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in or recent graduation from a college program, preferably in Marketing, Communications, or Media Studies.
- A strong eye for visual storytelling.
- Proficiency with editing tools such as Canva, CapCut, or Instagram Edits.
- Familiarity with social media formats like Reels, Shorts, Stories, and carousels.
- An interest in food, gifting, and brand building.
- You must live in the Chicagoland area.
- You must upload short-form video content for consideration.
Location & details#
- This role is based on-site at our Chicago, Illinois office.
- Compensation is $26 per hour.
- This is a part-time, paid internship with a rolling term.
About Hickory Farms, LLC
Hickory Farms is a retail company that specializes in gourmet food gifts. Founded in 1951, the business provides products for birthdays, corporate events, and other occasions. The company maintains its headquarters in Joliet, Illinois. It also owns the cupcake brand Wicked Good Cupcakes.
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