Social Media Marketing Intern

Company Description

When it comes to being wild, we know a thing or two. We're not afraid of trying something new or the hard work it takes to make it happen. It's in our DNA. We've turned a family recipe into a new snacking category. And the wilderness into the world's largest meat snack business, that's still proudly family owned and operated.

We're a company built by innovators, and are driven to not only satisfy your hunger, but to also feed your journey – whether that journey is on the road, on the run, at the campground, at the playground, in the office or in the moment. It’s a journey we share with you. It’s the journey forward of our people, of our communities, of our category…with a reverence for quality and an irreverence for the status quo.

 At Jack Link's Protein Snacks, we see every moment of every day as an opportunity to move forward, to forge new ground. To realize our vision of becoming the World’s #1 Protein Snack Company. We never give up. You never give up. Together, we keep going. Are you wild enough to join us?

Jack Link's Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide. Family-owned and operated with headquarters in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link’s Protein Snacks also has a large corporate hub in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. The company is made up of over 4,000 passionate team members, across 11 countries, who share an uncompromising commitment to delivering awesome products and feeding the journey of those who move things forward. The Jack Link’s Protein Snacks portfolio of brands includes, Jack Link’s, Lorissa’s Kitchen, BiFi, Peperami, Wild River, Golden Island and Country Fresh Meats.

Job Description

Join us as a Social Media Marketing Intern in Downtown Minneapolis! As our Social Media Marketing Intern, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience through formal and informal training, managing projects, attending events and working with Jack Link’s leaders, team members and fellow interns.

In this exciting role, we’re looking for someone ready to go above and beyond to assist with the growing success of our Link Snacks, Inc. social media team. You should have a strong knowledge and understanding of the ever-expanding world of social media. You will play a key part in assisting with how our brand is showcased across social channels and engage directly with consumers. This position has to the potential to grow into a larger, full-time role.

The responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:

• Help conceptualize and create social content that aligns with brand goals, aimed at bolstering our brand voice and overall brand awareness
• Stay ahead of the curve by actively researching social media trends, engagement opportunities and fresh approaches to creation and curation. You will be part of the connection between where we are and where we will go across the social landscape.
• Participate and assist teams in the content creation process through on-set or in the field video, photography, and staging production/capture.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Qualifications

Required Education

• At least 3 years of a Bachelor’s degree in a business related field, preferably in communications, journalism or marketing.

Required Experience:

• A knack for creativity and interest in TikTok and Instagram Reels.
• Background or interest in content creation and creation across major social media platforms, including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
• A strong interest in pop culture and current trends, with the ability to find ways to insert the brand in the cultural conversation.
• Self-starter, motivated, resourceful, and can take a project from start to completion. The ideal candidate is passionate about the brand, optimistic, and sees opportunity everywhere in our fast-paced, changing work environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are a must. This role requires constant collaboration.
• Experience working with a wide range of creative formats including: image, video, and link content, as well as newer formats such as ephemeral content, live videos, 360 videos and images, GIFs, and AR/VR.

Additional Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to be successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a plant / office setting with varying degrees of temperatures and noise levels. Exposure to manufacturing equipment movement and wet / slippery floors. Travel may be required.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Jack Link’s provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law.

E-VERIFY:
Jack Link’s is participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For information about the E-Verify program, please visit: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.