Social Media and Public Relations Intern

About the Role

• Internship Duration: Early January to mid-May 2027.
• Location: Hybrid; one day per week in studio (Mondays or Tuesdays, negotiable), remainder remote. Must be located in the Cleveland/Akron/Northeast Ohio/Canton area.
• Compensation: Stipend paid weekly, plus 100% of tips received at events.

Key Responsibilities

• Social Media Management:
• Develop and execute weekly social media plans for Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
• Manage Dropbox account, creating and uploading marketing content weekly.
• Post live on social media during events (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok), creating status updates and stories.
• Shoot and edit behind-the-scenes content weekly.
• Learn and utilize creative software including Canva, Splice, Boomerang, and TikTok.
• Content Creation & Marketing:
• Assist with branding promotions by developing and writing e-blasts, newsletters, and promotional content for events and new products.
• Create and schedule social media posts.
• Promote upcoming events and marketing campaigns on social media.
• Write quarterly press releases to gain media attention.
• Assist with photoshoots and/or videos for new flavors and seasonal marketing campaigns, acting as creative director for staging, design, and shooting.
• Event & Operations Support:
• Pre-spin pre-packaged cotton candy containers.
• Assist with logistics leading up to events.
• Prep for online and retail location orders within the studio weekly.
• Document processes for social media plans.
• Work local events (parties, weddings, art shows, festivals, farmer's markets, etc.).
• Responsibilities at events include working the booth, collecting payment, posting on social media, taking event pictures, and cleanup.
• Studio Work:
• Attend studio days 1-2 times per week for event prep, order fulfillment, and photoshoots.
• One studio day is always required; a second day is for overflow needs.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Computer for completing assignments.
• Car to travel to and from events.
• Familiarity with social media platforms: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok.
• Experience with creative software: Canva, Splice, Boomerang.

Qualifications

• Interest in event execution, retail, entrepreneurship, communications, social media, and business.
• Outgoing personality.
• Ability to work well in a retail/sales environment.
• Must be physically located in the Cleveland/Akron/Northeast Ohio/Canton area for the duration of the internship.
• Must be able to travel to and from events.
• Willingness to work early mornings (e.g., for farmer's markets) and potentially late evenings.
• Ability to meet the hybrid work requirements (in-studio and remote).