About the role#
This is a full-time, paid summer internship for 2027. You will work on-site in Kansas City, Missouri, gaining hands-on experience with a national consumer brand. You will support our Social Media team by developing content, executing campaigns, and learning the fundamentals of digital marketing strategy.
What you'll do#
- Create, schedule, and post content across social media platforms.
- Brainstorm creative ideas that align with brand goals and current trends.
- Write captions, capture photos or videos, and build creative assets.
- Monitor social channels to identify trends and engagement opportunities.
- Research competitors, influencers, and industry best practices.
- Track campaign performance and compile data for reports.
- Participate in team meetings and attend professional development workshops.
- Deliver a final presentation on your project outcomes.
- If visiting manufacturing plants, follow food safety standards, complete FSQA training, and support our food safety culture.
What you'll need#
- You are a rising junior or senior pursuing a bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Digital Media, or a related field.
- You have a strong interest in social media and content creation.
- You are familiar with Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and X.
- You have strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- You can manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- You can speak, read, and write English fluently.
- Experience managing social media accounts for yourself, a club, or a professional organization is a plus.
- Skills in photo or video editing and graphic design are preferred.
- Familiarity with tools like Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or CapCut is helpful.
- An understanding of social media analytics is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Kansas City, MO
- Term: Summer 2027
- Modality: On-site
- Compensation: Paid internship
About Russell Stover Chocolates
Russell Stover Chocolates produces boxed chocolates under the Russell Stover, Whitman's, and Pangburn's brands. The company operates out of Kansas City, Missouri, and maintains a history dating back to 1923. It manufactures roughly 100 million pounds of candy annually for sale in retail stores and wholesale accounts. Since 2014, the firm has functioned as a subsidiary of Lindt and Sprungli.
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