Job Description

Join us as a Social Media and Digital Marketing Intern in Downtown Minneapolis! As our Social Media and Digital 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 and digital 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 digital mediums, while engaging 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.
• Perform 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, storytelling 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

JACK LINK’S CORE VALUES:

Company values: Be Real, Speed Matters, Stewardship, Relationship Driven, Self-Discipline, and Show Awesome Character.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Team Member 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 Team Member is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The Team Member is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. The Team Member must occasionally lift and/or more up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an Team Member 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. However, the vast amount of work is conducted in a climate-controlled office. Travel may be required.

Additional Information:

The salary range for this role is $21.00 -$22.00 per hour . Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, and candidate skill set and experience.

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.