Marketing Intern - Summer 2026
About The Position
We are seeking a creative and enthusiastic Marketing Intern to join our team for Summer 2026. The Hillman Marketing team oversees a portfolio of product-focused brands ranging from hardware to protective work gear products, each with its own social media presence, website, eComm presence, and strategic goals. As a Marketing Intern, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in social media management, content creation, data management, eCommerce, and various marketing projects. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with a broad marketing team and gain experience in a multitude of marketing touchpoints. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and health program activities including immediately reporting hazards, immediately reporting unsafe work practices and incidents to supervisors, wearing required personal protective equipment, and participating in and supporting safety committee activities.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in University program in Marketing, Mass Communications, or like program.
- Previous internship or work experience in a related field.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or similar software.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and creativity.
- Maintain confidentiality of company information encountered.
- Ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Responsibilities
- Read consumer reviews and document reoccurring negative reviews; identify potential actions to resolve.
- Do monthly reporting on customer feedback trends for the business to action upon.
- Support B2B team (shop.hillmangroup.com) with user interface testing where applicable.
- Manage and create engaging content for social media platforms, including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
- Assist in developing and implanting social media strategies to increase brand awareness, engagement, and followers.
- Monitor social media channels for trends, conversations, and opportunities to engage with our audience.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to brainstorm and develop creative ideas for marketing campaigns and initiatives.
- Assist in the creation of marketing materials such as blog posts, newsletters, emails, and website content.
- Conduct research on industry trends, competitors, and target audience demographics to inform marketing and eCommerce strategies
- Support the marketing team with various administrative tasks and projects as needed.
- Assist the Content team with audits/reviews of product detail pages on different retailer sites.
- Learn content requirements across multiple retailer sites to ensure Hillman’s product information meets retailer requirements.
- Utilize internal PIM system (Salsify) to gather product information or reach out to Product/Brand Managers to fill in gaps in product data.
- Coordinate with Design team for digital asset management and keywording support.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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