Marketing Intern

Marketing Intern

Blues Hog
Washington, Missouri
Summer 2027 | Paid Internship | $18/hour | 3–4 days per week

About the Internship

Blues Hog is looking for a Marketing Intern to join our team for Summer 2027. This internship is designed for a college student who wants hands-on experience across multiple areas of marketing, including social media, content, influencer marketing, retail, events, ecommerce, analytics, and brand strategy.

What You’ll Work On

Responsibilities may include:

• Assist with social media planning, content ideas, trend research, and community engagement
• Research and identify potential content creators and influencers who align with the Blues Hog brand
• Help maintain creator outreach, product seeding, and content tracking
• Conduct retail and competitive research across major retailers, including pricing, merchandising, displays, and new product activity
• Visit local retail stores to document Blues Hog and competitor presence
• Assist with marketing reporting and campaign performance tracking across ecommerce, digital advertising, email, social media, and retail platforms
• Support email marketing, website updates, and ecommerce initiatives
• Help prepare for event activations--races, trade shows, and other brand experiences
• Assist with post-event and campaign recaps
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and marketing team meetings
• Complete a larger summer marketing project and present recommendations to the team

What You’ll Learn

The intern will gain exposure to:

• Consumer packaged goods marketing
• Brand strategy
• Social media and content marketing
• Influencer and creator partnerships
• Retail marketing and merchandising
• Ecommerce
• Paid digital advertising
• Email marketing
• Marketing analytics and reporting
• Sponsorships and experiential marketing

What We’re Looking For

• Current college student pursuing Marketing, Communications, Advertising, Business, or a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Organized and comfortable managing multiple projects
• Curious, proactive, and willing to ask questions
• Comfortable working with spreadsheets, presentations, and digital tools
• Familiarity with social media platforms and current content trends
• Interest in consumer brands, food, retail, sports, or barbecue is a plus
• Ability to work primarily in person at our Washington, Missouri office

Schedule

• Summer 2027
• Approximately 3–4 days per week
• Approximately 24–32 hours per week
• In-office
• Exact start/end dates and weekly schedule can be coordinated based on school schedule