Marketing Intern

BBQ Holdings , Inc.•Minnetonka, MN

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

BBQ Holdings is looking for a motivated and curious Summer Marketing Intern to join our Brand Marketing team at our home office in Minnetonka, Minnesota. This 8-week internship offers hands-on exposure to brand marketing responsibilities, including attending photo shoots, writing digital campaign copy, and reviewing point-of-purchase materials. You will work directly with a Senior Brand Manager and collaborate with cross-functional partners to understand how national restaurant brands are built and marketed.

Requirements

College junior, senior or recent graduate
Strong written communication skills with a sharp eye for detail and proofreading.
Comfortable working both independently (remote flex hours) and collaboratively in an office environment.
Organized and reliable, able to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and follow through.
A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and readiness to jump in wherever needed.
Strong research and analytical abilities
Creative thinker, with the ability to translate new ideas into practical application for the brand
Evidence of effectiveness working independently, demonstrated self-starter
Learns quickly
Ability to interact well with a diverse workforce

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with social media platforms, digital marketing concepts, and tools like Canva or the Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist the Senior Brand Manager with day-to-day brand marketing tasks and campaign execution.
Help develop and maintain brand standards, messaging guidelines, and creative briefs.
Participate in brand strategy discussions and marketing planning meetings.
Write and edit copy for digital marketing campaigns across email, web, and social channels.
Attend and support on-location photo shoots, helping with logistics, shot lists, and asset organization.
Proof and review point-of-purchase (POP) materials for accuracy, brand consistency, and quality.
Conduct competitive research and market analysis to support brand positioning.
Track campaign performance and help compile reporting for the Brand Marketing team.
Stay current on industry trends, food and beverage marketing, and digital best practices.
Work cross-functionally with creative, digital, operations, and culinary teams.
Shadow different marketing functions to build a well-rounded understanding of the discipline.
Present a summary of your internship learnings and a capstone project at the end of the 8-week program.