CONTENT MARKETING INTERNSHIP

Hickory Farms LLC • Chicago, IL

6m • Onsite

About The Position

Hickory Farms is excited to launch a Content Marketing Internship designed to offer hands-on experience in social media content creation. This paid internship provides a meaningful opportunity to work directly with our marketing team, gain exposure to digital marketing content creation tools, and contribute to our paid media strategy. It's a great opportunity for someone who loves storytelling, understands platform trends, and wants real experience building content that performs.

Company Overview:
Since 1951, Hickory Farms has connected people with savory flavors to share and send. Our specialty cured meats and cheeses are available for purchase online, in catalogs, in leading mass merchants and supermarkets, and in seasonal retail locations in the US and Canada.

Hickory Farms is a privately held company with nearly 75 years of delivering quality, well-loved food gifts and charcuterie essentials. Every member of our nimble, dynamic team makes an impact every day in a high-energy, results-driven culture.

Our Values lead the way. They are: The customer is our focus. Integrity and respect. We own it. Everyone has a place at the table. We embrace change. We savor the journey together.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled or recently graduated college student (preferably majoring in Marketing, Communications, Media, or a related field)
• A strong eye for visual storytelling and an understanding of what makes content "scroll-stopping"
• Comfort with content creation/editing tools (Canva, CapCut, Instagram Edits, or similar)
• Familiarity with major social platforms and their content formats (Reels, Shorts, Stories, carousels, etc.)
• Passionate about food, gifting, and building brands people love
• Must live in the Chicagoland area
• Must upload short form, video content for consideration

Responsibilities

• Produce original short-form video content from concept to the final asset, including filming, editing, voiceover, and captioning
• Edit raw footage and assets into organic and paid content variations using tools like CapCut or Instagram Edits
• Support paid and organic social strategy, including ideation and asset variations for A/B testing
• Write engaging, on-brand captions tailored to each platform and campaign goal
• Partner with the marketing team on campaign briefs, shoots, and creative brainstorms
• Source and vet potential content creator partners
• Draft creative briefs for content creators
• Help manage creator relationships, timelines, and content delivery
• Stay ahead of platform trends and best practices
• Monitor performance metrics on published content and share insights

Benefits

• Paid internship
• Flexible work hours

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree