Content Marketing Internship

CONTENT MARKETING INTERNSHIP PROGRAM - MUST LIVE IN THE CHICAGOLAND AREA - MUST UPLOAD/PROVIDE SHORT FORM VIDEO CONTENT FOR CONSIDERATION!

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.

Position Overview

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. Its a great opportunity for someone who loves storytelling understands platform trends and wants real experience building content that performs.

Key Responsibilities

Content Creation

• 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

UGC Content Management

• Source and vet potential content creator partners
• Draft creative briefs for content creators
• Help manage creator relationships timelines and content delivery

Trend Monitoring & Reporting

• Stay ahead of platform trends and best practices
• Monitor performance metrics on published content and share insights

Ideal Candidate

• 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

Schedule & Compensation

• $26/hour 1020 hours per week
• Flexible work hours based on students availability
• Hickory Farms Chicago office preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA FMLA and other federal state and local standards including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular punctual attendance consistent with the ADA FMLA and other federal state and local standards.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to talk listen and speak clearly on the telephone.

Please upload with resume while completing the application process or directly submit to @ a 1530-second video sample promoting a product you love (food a household item or anything else) to be considered for this role.

Hickory Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture that does not discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex gender identity sexual orientation age national origin veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications merit and business need.