CONTENT MARKETING INTERNSHIP

Hickory Farms; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Hickory Farms is offering a Content Marketing Internship for the Chicago area, focusing on hands‑on social media content creation. You will work with the marketing team to produce short-form video content, edit assets, and contribute to paid and organic social strategies while learning the tools used in modern digital marketing.

The ideal candidate is a college student or recent graduate in Marketing/Communications/Media, with a passion for storytelling and familiarity with CapCut, Canva, and

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled or recent graduate in Marketing/Communications/Media.
• Strong eye for visual storytelling and platform trends.
• Experience with short-form video formats and social content creation tools.

Responsibilities

• Produce original short-form video content from concept to final asset (filming, editing, voiceover, captions).
• Support paid and organic social strategy with asset variations for testing.
• Write engaging captions tailored to each platform and campaign goals.
• Collaborate with marketing for briefs, shoots, and creative brainstorms.

Skills

Video editing

Social media content

Content creation

CapCut

Canva

Instagram Edits

Reels/Shorts

Education

College student in Marketing/Communications/Media

Tools

CapCut

Canva

Instagram Edits

Job description

Description

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.

Requirements

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. It's 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, 10–20 hours per week


• Flexible work hours based on student’s 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.

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.