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.

Read more about this 2026 internship opportunity below.

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 comminutes 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

Required Skills/Experience:

• 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 solial 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

Pay:

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.

Worksite:

• 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

Awards & Accolades:

• #10 Candy Company in North America
• #26 Global Candy Company
• NJ Best Places to Work - 2025
• Top 50 Employer in New Jersey
• Makers of Welch’s Fruit Snacks - #1 Fruit Snacks in U.S.
• 2024 Advocate of the Year Award
• Recognized by NJBIA - State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility and in Research/Development 2024
• Recognized by New Jersey Business Magazine 2024
• Top 100 Privately Owned Company in the Metro NYC Market

Excited about this 2026 internship opportunity, please apply!

Don’t be discouraged if you don’t hear from us right away. We’re taking our time to review all resumes, and to find the best students for PIM Brands.

Thanks for your interest in working with us.

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