Social Media and Digital Marketing Intern

Company Description

Running with Sasquatch is more than just a clever marketing campaign. As a Jack Link’s team member, Running with Sasquatch means we roll up our buffalo plaid sleeves and do the hard work first. We don’t shy away from challenges. In fact, we push hard and take risks. True to our North Woods roots, we're a bunch of ordinary people who accomplish extraordinary things by driving results with innovation, creativity and a clear sense of urgency. Like our awesome protein products, we have an unwavering passion for quality, and you won’t find anything artificial here. What you see is what you get… authentic, humble and fun people who Run with Sasquatch!

Running with Sasquatch takes a team. We invite you to run with us, succeed with us, and celebrate with us. Most importantly, Feed Your Wild Side® with us on our journey to be the dominant global leader of branded protein snacks!

Jack Link's Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide. Still family-owned and operated with headquarters in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link’s also has a large corporate hub in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, and operates a total of 11 manufacturing and distribution facilities in four countries. Jack Link’s produces high-quality, great-tasting protein snacks that feed the wild sides of consumers around the world. Jack Link's Protein Snacks family of brands includes Jack Link's, LK, World Kitchens Jerky, Bifi and Peperami.

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.