Intern, Social Media and Content

TITLE: Intern, Social Media and Content

LOCATION: Hybrid in Lombard, IL - In office 1 day/week (Tuesdays) required

COMPENSATION: $20/hour, 10-16 hours per week
This role is not eligible for benefits.

Duration: January 2027-March 2027, with an opportunity to extend

Griffith Foods is hiring a Social Media and Content Intern to support the development and execution of external communications across the company’s digital channels. This role will provide hands-on experience in social media marketing, blog writing, content strategy, visual storytelling, and creative asset development for a global food company.

The intern will primarily support content for LinkedIn and the Griffith Foods website, helping bring key 2027 communication initiatives to life. Focus areas will include Griffith Foods’ nutrition capabilities, company milestones, thought leadership, and employee stories.

This is an opportunity to work within a globally-connected food company and build a creative portfolio while gaining experience in social media, digital content, and corporate brand communications. In this role, you will have the ability to lead defined projects, contribute creative ideas, and collaborate with colleagues and subject-matter experts across a global organization. You’ll also have opportunities to develop published work and portfolio-ready creative assets. You’ll gain exposure to global communication initiatives and cross-functional collaboration and professional development, mentorship, and networking opportunities.

As an Intern, Social Media and Content, your responsibilities will include:

1 - Blog and Editorial Content

· Research, draft, and edit blog content supporting key 2027 communication initiatives.

· Collaborate with internal subject-matter experts to gather information and translate their insights into clear, audience-friendly stories.

· Refresh archived blog content for new, relevant storytelling

· Repurpose blog content into social posts, graphics, short-form copy, and other digital assets.

2 - Social Media Content Development

· Assist in developing engaging social media content, primarily for LinkedIn, that supports Griffith Foods’ global communication priorities. This includes: Writing and editing social media copy for company news, thought leadership, nutrition capabilities, innovation, sustainability, employee stories, company milestones, and other key initiatives; Lead creative development of social assets, utilizing brand guidelines and existing social templates; Adapt longer-form stories and technical information into concise, accessible, and engaging social media content.

· Assist with maintaining the social media editorial calendar and tracking project deadlines.

· Monthly social reporting and analytics to assess campaign performance

The Intern, Social Media and Content position is well-suited for you if you:

· are interested in social media, content marketing, and brand storytelling.

· exhibit strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.

· translate complex or technical information into clear and engaging content.

· have strong visual judgment and attention to detail.

· are interested in food, nutrition, innovation, sustainability, or corporate communications.

· demonstrate curiosity, creativity, initiative & a willingness to learn.

· show strong organizational and project-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.

· Collaborate effectively with colleagues and subject-matter experts.

Qualified candidates will have:

· Current enrollment in a bachelor's or master's degree program in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, Advertising, or a related field with an anticipated graduation date of May 2027 or beyond.

· Availability to work 10-16 hours/week for ~12 weeks during the period of January 2027-March 2027.

· Willingness and availability to work onsite in Lombard, IL on Tuesdays, for at least part of the day / a few hours.

· Familiarity with LinkedIn and an understanding of how content is developed for professional audiences.

· Foundational graphic design skills and experience with tools such as Canva

· Candidates must currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. This role is not available under OPT or CPT, and work visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Portfolio: Candidates are encouraged to provide relevant writing or creative samples, such as Social media posts, Blog post, Infographics, academic or personal creative projects.

What will set you apart:

· Current status as a junior / rising senior in an undergraduate program OR a candidate for an MBA.

· Previous internship, academic, or portfolio experience in social media, design, or content creation is a plus.

This role is hybrid, with an expectation of 1 day/week (Tuesdays) in-person, in-office for at least part of the day / a few hours.

Griffith Foods embraces WorkFlex, allowing employees to work from home most of the time while offering options such as compressed workweeks and flexible scheduling. Most professionals come into the office once a week, with periodic on-site meetings at the company’s Lombard, Illinois office.

This role is not eligible for benefits.

Griffith Foods

At Griffith Foods, you can be part of a globally connected team known for collaborative innovation and guided by the company’s purpose to Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World. Griffith Foods is a family-owned business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois. Its product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet

At Griffith Foods, we aim to create a regenerative future and build food systems that are sustainable and resilient for both people and the planet. A sustainable supply chain enables us to deliver high-quality products in a way that supports the growers and farming communities.

Learn more about us at https://griffithfoods.com/careers/

About Us

Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of “We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World”. The company’s product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com.