Communication Intern

Wakefield Pork, Inc.; Gaylord (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Housing stipend

Job summary

Wakefield Pork, Inc. seeks a communications intern to support marketing initiatives and participate in leadership activities and state events. You will help create and implement social media campaigns, track engagement, and work with teams to align messaging with the brand.

Responsibilities include responding to posts, attending events, and assisting with job fairs and community gatherings, while housing is provided for interns relocating to the area.

Qualifications

• Be currently enrolled at a 2- or 4-year college or university.
• Knowledge of various social media platforms (Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok).
• Excellent internet research skills.
• High attention to detail, oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and implementing social media strategies and campaigns.
• Collaborate with other teams, to align social media campaigns and strategies.
• Track analytics for social media campaigns and engagement to identify high performing ideas and campaigns for scalability.
• Assist in developing new strategies for increasing engagement.
• Assist in the responses of social media campaigns and posts through messaging, DMs, and other communication forms.
• Ensure compliance of all social media activity with the company culture and brand.
• Assist/attend organizing of events and campaigns, such as job fairs and community events sponsored by the company.

Skills

Social media platforms

Research skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Description

The communication intern is responsible for assisting in a range of marketing initiatives within Wakefield Pork Inc. Our interns are an important part of the Wakefield Pork family and have opportunities to take part in leadership activities, company specific and Minnesota Pork Board events, and more!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assisting in the creation and implementation of various social media strategies and campaigns
• Collaborate with other teams, to align social media campaigns and strategies
• Tracking analytics for social media campaigns and engagement to identify high performing ideas and campaigns for scalability
• Assist in developing new strategies for increasing engagement
• Assist in the responses of social media campaigns and posts through messaging, DMs, and other various forms of communication
• Ensure compliance of all social media activity, that line with company’s culture and brand.
• Assist/attend organizing of events and campaigns, such as job fairs, community events sponsored by the company, and other various company gatherings.

Hours:

• Summer - 12 weeks (beginning mid-May and ending mid-August)
• Typically, Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Pay and Benefits:

• Interns paid an hourly rate of $17 per hour
• Housing is provided for interns relocating to the area
• Housing stipend potentially available

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• Be currently enrolled at a 2- or 4-year college or university
• Knowledge of various social media platforms, including, Facebook, X (Twitter),LinkedIn, Instagram, Tik-Tok, etc.
• Excellent internet research skills
• High attention to detail, oral and written communication skills

Additional Requirements:

• This position may require operating a company vehicle. Any internship offer forthis position is contingent upon the review of applicant’s motor vehicle record.The record will be reviewed to determine insurability based on WPI’s companypolicy and insurance carrier. A Class D license and proof of insurance arerequired.
• A dependable, personal vehicle is required of all interns for the daily workcommute. Mileage in excess of 40 miles round trip will be reimbursed.

Physical Demands:

Ability to sit or stand for long periods