PR & Social Media Summer Internship

Job Description Summary:

See’s Candies is looking for an enthusiastic PR & Social Media Intern to effectively support both the Public Relations and Organic Social Media operations as part of the Marketing team. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience across both public relations and social media efforts, contributing to content planning, online engagement strategies, media outreach and supporting our influencer program. You will also participate in planning and organizing events and activations, while building a strong foundation in the integrated day-to-day operations of PR and social media.

This will be an eight week-long internship. You will work in the South San Francisco office four days a week (Monday-Thursday) and virtually on Fridays for approximately 40 hours total per week. Start and end date are flexible based on University schedule.

Our ideal internship candidates are self-motivated, ambitious, and detail-oriented.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $27-$30 per hour; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Job Description:

Position Responsibilities:

Public Relations and Events

Conduct research on prospective opportunities, compile relevant information and provide recommendations to the team.
Build media lists on Cision and Muck Rack
Assist in compiling VIP mailers for celebrities, influencers, and media
Monitor trends and industry news
Monitor media coverage and summarize into a weekly report
Assist with in-store event planning and logistics (Grand Openings, media events, etc.)
Research and identify partnership, sponsorship, awards and event opportunities
Social

Conduct research on current social media trends and brand competitors; present content and influencer opportunities as they arise
Assist in reporting weekly social media metrics
Opportunity to create and edit video and still assets for core social channels (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok)
Support Social Media Marketing Manager with management of influencer content during campaigns
Core Capabilities:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Outstanding organizational and time management skills
Familiarity with major media publications and social media platforms
Ability to multi-task in a deadline-driven environment
Strong desire to learn along with professional drive
Education & Experience Requirements:

Required:

Bachelor’s degree or currently working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field
Familiar with Microsoft 365 including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
Preferred:

Past internships in Public Relations and/or Marketing
Previous experience with PR platforms including Cision, PRNewswire, Muck Rack,
Portfolio of past writing samples
Benefits:

Competitive compensation
Valuable hands-on experience
Opportunity to participate in company meetings and grow professional network