Social Media Marketing Intern

PHUSION PROJECTS: Established in 2005, Phusion Projects is a global alcoholic beverage company with presence in over 40 countries, employing 250 worldwide. Phusion Projects houses a portfolio of brands, including but not limited to, Four Loko, Four Loko PREGAME, Mamitas, Pirate Water, Basic Vodka, Basico Tequila, and Earthquake.

CULTURE: Innovation and disruption are in the DNA at Phusion. We understand drinkers as category agnostic and we pursue flavor, brand, and functional benefits above all else. We’re always looking to push boundaries within our current product portfolio and partnerships, and that mindset flows through our company culture.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Social Media Marketing Intern will join the marketing team to support Phusion Projects’ social media marketing and engagement initiatives. They will take on community management for our social media platforms, engage with our audience, create trendy consumer content for multiple media touchpoints, and develop modern marketing strategies that align with our brand vision. They will report to the Senior Social Media Manager and Digital Marketing Director.

This is a hybrid position, with the expectation that you are present in-office 2 days per week during the Spring 2025 and Summer 2025 seasons.

Please note: You must be 21 years of age or older at the time of the internship to be eligible.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform community management duties on our social media platforms (TikTok, Instagram, and X/Twitter), and engage with fans and influencers on marketing and user-generated content.
• Identify emerging content trends, viral cultural moments, and platform updates to keep our brand content current.
• Develop content, such as memes and trend-driven videos for social media platforms.
• Shoot and edit high-quality images and videos for social media platforms.
• Craft compelling, on-brand captions, campaign messaging and community responses on social media platforms.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience shooting and editing high-quality images and videos for social media channels.
• Experience with editing tools like CapCut, Canva, or similar.
• Experience with editing software such as Adobe Premiere and Adobe Photoshop, or similar.
• Experience creating brand-focused social media content for social media platforms.
• Strong communication and writing skills, with the ability to copywrite engaging campaigns and captions online.
• Ability to work on projects and meet objectives and deadlines independently.
• Ability to foster teamwork toward a common objective.

COMPETENCIES:

• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequently required to stand
• Frequently required to walk
• Frequently required to sit
• Frequently required to hold computer, tablet, and video-shooting equipment
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Continually required to talk or hear
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.