PR & Social Marketing Summer Intern

Work is Sweet!

'Quality without Compromise' is not just a motto at See's Candies. It is the most important ingredient in our recipe for success. See's Candies has been in business since 1921 and maintains a reputation for producing the highest quality candy and providing superior customer service.
See's is a leader in the confectionary industry with over 250 retail shops across the USA. We are seeking friendly, enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about providing great customer service.

Job Description Summary:

Work is Sweet! 'Quality without Compromise' is not just a motto at See's Candies, but a commitment to our customers. Founded in 1921, See’s Candies has been crafting the highest quality candy and providing superior customer service for over 100 years. As a leader in the confectionary industry, See’s has over 250 retail shops across the USA. At See’s Candies the key ingredient to our success is the dedication of our employees. It’s thanks to their passion and commitment that we remain a customer favorite, maintaining quality and integrity in all aspects of our business.

Job Description:

See’s Candies is looking for an enthusiastic Public Relations & Social Media Intern to effectively support the Public Relations operations as part of the Marketing team under the supervision of a PR Associate. As the Public Relations & Social Media Intern, you will have the opportunity to contribute to public relations and social media efforts, participate in planning and organizing in-store event logistics, and gain an excellent baseline of knowledge in various facets of Public Relations. 

This will be a ten 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. The pay for this position is $20 per hour. The duration of the internship is dependent on the participant’s academic schedule, with flexible start and end dates aligned with their university schedule.

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

Position Responsibilities:

Public Relations and Events

• Build media lists on Muck Rack
• Assist in compiling VIP mailers for celebrities, influencers, and media
• Monitor trends and industry news
• Monitor media coverage through Cision One 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
• Support Social Media Marketing Manager with management of influencer content during campaigns
• Create and edit video and still assets for core social channels (Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok)
• Identify new content opportunities to test based off industry trends, pop culture and seasonal events

Core Capabilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills
• Familiarity with major media publications and social media platforms
• Social media curiosity and an affinity for popular culture and content
• 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, Social Media, and/or Marketing
• Previous experience with PR platforms including Cision, PRNewswire, Muck Rack
• Portfolio of past writing samples
• Samples of content created

Benefits:

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

See's is an EOE. See’s will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state or federal law (including San Francisco Ordinance #131192 and Los Angeles Municipal Code 189.00).
 

See's is an EOE
See’s will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state or federal law (including San Francisco Ordinance #131192 and Los Angeles Municipal Code 189.00).