Social Media Intern - Summer 2027

Russell Stover Chocolates; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Stover Chocolates, a historic American chocolate brand, seeks a Social Media Intern to gain hands-on experience in digital marketing for a nationwide consumer audience. You will work with the Social Media team to craft engaging content, support campaign execution, monitor trends, and contribute fresh ideas that resonate with fans of our iconic products.

The role focuses on content creation, caption writing, photo/video assets, and reporting on campaign performance, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Rising undergraduate pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Digital Media, or a related field.
• Strong interest in social media, digital marketing, and content creation.
• Familiarity with major platforms: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIn, X.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Social Media team in developing, creating, and scheduling content across social media platforms.
• Support the execution of social media campaigns and promotional initiatives.
• Help brainstorm creative content ideas that align with brand objectives and current trends.

Skills

Social media

Digital marketing

Content creation

English fluency

Organizational skills

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

CapCut

Job description

Social Media Intern

At Russell Stover, not only do we love chocolate, but we love our jobs! Every day we go to work exhibiting our values of excellence, innovation, entrepreneurship, responsibility, and collaboration. Working at Russell Stover you’ll be part of the leading manufacturer of boxed, seasonal, and sugar-free chocolates. For over 100 years, Russell Stover Chocolates, Whitman’s, and Pangburn’s have been crafted with the finest ingredients to bring happiness to generations. Today, we produce over 55 million pounds of chocolate annually, and our legacy brands can be found in 13 company-owned stores and over 9,000 wholesale accounts. Join our team and let’s continue making chocolate lovers happy! Join us for a summer internship where you’ll gain hands-on experience, contribute to meaningful projects, and learn from teams across one of America’s most iconic chocolate brands. At Russell Stover, you’ll build real-world skills, grow your network, and make an impact in a supportive, collaborative environment.

A day in the life…

As a Social Media Intern, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting a nationally recognized consumer brand while learning the ins and outs of digital marketing and social media strategy. You'll work closely with our Social Media team to help create engaging content, support campaign execution, monitor trends, and contribute fresh ideas that connect with our audience.

What You Will Be Doing…

• Assist the Social Media team in developing, creating, and scheduling content across social media platforms.
• Support the execution of social media campaigns and promotional initiatives.
• Help brainstorm creative content ideas that align with brand objectives and current trends.
• Monitor social media channels and identify emerging trends, conversations, and opportunities for engagement.
• Research competitors, influencers, and best practices within the social media landscape.
• Assist with content creation, including writing captions, capturing photos or videos, and developing creative assets.
• Help track campaign performance and compile results for reporting and analysis.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas that enhance brand engagement and audience growth.
• Support additional marketing and social media projects as assigned.
• Attend professional development workshops and networking events
• Deliver a final presentation showcasing your project outcomes and learnings.

If visiting our manufacturing plants, you will be expected to:

• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure product quality and maintain compliance with food safety standards.
• Complete and follow FSQA training and programs to comply with regulatory requirements, ensure consumer safety, and support the plant’s food safety and quality objectives.
• Promptly report and take appropriate action on any observed or potential food safety hazards, process deviations, or non-conformities by notifying the designated plant supervisor, in accordance with your role and responsibilities.
• Actively contributes to the continuous improvement of the company’s Food Safety Culture through engagement and actions aligned with your role.

This job posting is not all inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

Do you have what it takes?

(Basic Qualifications)

• Rising junior or senior pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Digital Media, or a related field.
• Strong interest in social media, digital marketing, and content creation.
• Familiarity with major social platforms including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and X.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to speak, read, and write English fluently, with or without an accommodation.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Creative thinker with the ability to generate content ideas and contribute to brainstorming sessions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Do you stand above the rest?

(Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience managing personal, campus, club, or professional social media accounts.
• Basic photo, video editing, or graphic design skills.
• Familiarity with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut, or similar content creation tools
• Understanding of social media analytics and performance metrics.

At Russell Stover Chocolates, we don’t just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Russell Stover Chocolates is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Employment by Russell Stover Chocolates is contingent upon I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification, and satisfactory reference and background checks.

Make Happy. Work Happy.