Social Media Marketing Intern

Social Media Marketing Intern

Are you the "snack-obsessed" person in your friend group? Do you dream of turning your passion for snacks into something bigger... like a career? If you're a college student looking for a paid Summer 2026 internship, PIM Brands might just be your perfect match.

Our 10-week immersive summer internship program at PIM Brands is designed for rising seniors eager to elevate their skills, gain hands-on experience, build lasting professional connections, and work with some of the most iconic and beloved brands out there, including Welch's Fruit Snacks. Open roles span across functions such as R&D, Sales, Supply Chain, Marketing, HR, and more-offering interns the chance to work alongside experienced professionals committed to their development. Throughout the program, interns contribute to meaningful projects both independently and collaboratively, with opportunities to present their ideas and gain visibility with senior leadership.

At PIM Brands, We Make The Brands You Love . Our portfolio of products, from Welch's Fruit Snacks to Sun-Maid Chocolate Covered Raisins and Sour Jacks Sour Candies are enjoyed by millions of consumers every day. And when it comes to careers, we seek talented, results-oriented individuals who want to play a part in building amazing brands and products while working in a collaborative, dynamic, and fast-paced office environment. At PIM Brands, you can make an immediate and lasting contribution to help grow iconic snack and confectionery brands, no matter your area of expertise.

PIM Brands, Inc. is seeking bright, eager interns for our Marketing Department. We are looking for a Social Media Marketing Intern interested in starting a career at Park Ridge NJ location.

Overview :

Assist the communications team with key aspects of social media management.

Take on each brand's tone of voice and jump into the social convo - engaging with our brands' social media communities, responding to comments, and helping shape how our brands show up across platforms.

Monitor brand DMs and respond in a timely manner.

Spot the trends before they pop off - you'll research what's buzzing online to help us tap into cultural moments and viral opportunities and work alongside our social team to create viral community management moments in our own comment section.

Ideating social-first ideas to bring our brand personality to life (content, creator collabs, giveaways, and IRL activations that drive engagement and build community).

Manage and grow our brand social communities across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and more learning platform-specific strategies along the way.

Hands on experience with major social platforms- actively managing / growing communities across TikTok, Meta and various other platforms. This exposure will help them become proficient in platform-specific strategies and social media best-practices.

Track engagement metrics to continually optimize and learn, turning data into actionable insights.

Develop an understanding of the day-to-day requirements of a social media marketer and opportunity to collaborate with the full marketing team, gaining exposure to integrated campaigns and cross-functional strategy.

Qualifications :

Rising Senior in college / university, pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or related field

Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better

Strong business acumen and analytical ability

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong interpersonal and organization skills

Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong relationships

Effective problem-solving skills

Self-motivated and bias for action

Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Demonstrated personal and professional values

Understanding of culture and fandom with a finger on the pulse of social media, trends and an ability to speak the "internet language" of our followers

Social media platform proficiency - Meta / Instagram, TikTok, X (Twitter) and emerging platforms

Have access to local housing and reliable transportation

Be able to work during our 10 week summer program, which is a 40-hour week, beginning June 1st, 2026 through at least August 7th 2026

It would be great if you also had :

Exposure to earned or paid influencer outreach and partnerships

Personal content creation experience and / or proven ability to develop a distinct social media voice (personal or brand account)

Basic knowledge of tools like Meta Business Suite, TikTok Analytics, Meltwater, Brandwatch or other tracking and social listening tools

Knowledge of and passion for the specific business you are interested in at PIM Brands

Strong passion for and knowledge of the Food and CPG industry

Leadership experience on or off campus

The pay range for this position is $20.00 $21.00 per hour. PIM Brands takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.

The PIM Brands Global Headquarters is located in Park Ridge, New Jersey. The internship requires working on-site : Monday thru Thursday. Work from home / remotely on a rotating Friday schedule.

Business casual dress. Summer Fridays between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend. Professional development and training opportunities offered during the summer.