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Social Media / Marketing Summer Internship

Who is Hickory Brands?
Hickory Brands inc. / HBi Collective is a constantly evolving OEM and 98-year innovative manufacturer in the Fashion, Accessories, Athletic, Military, Technical, and Outdoor Sporting Goods Industries. Our USA Made know-how has allowed us to partner with numerous global brands including New Balance, Adidas, Puma, Under Armour, Redwing in addition, to the manufacturing, launch, and marketing of our legacy brands in competitive retail.

In 2020 10' Seconds Launched its first DTC Channel Products www.tenseconds.com and in 2022 we will reopen Plant #4 in Longview North Carolina where we will produce performance team apparel, outerwear, military, and technical gear right here In the USA!

Additionally, we are excited to be back in our Downtown HQ, which is where our new recruits will reside outside of the manufacturing environment. This move is to re-concentrate on the growing interest of USA Made Goods and the importance of real-time product and content development for our brands and partners.

Job Description:
Hickory Brands Inc. has an excellent opportunity for a proactive student looking to gain skills and experience in the USA Manufacturing and Product launch segment. Our Social Media Interns will be working at Union Square Headquarters in Hickory, North Carolina. We are looking for an individual who is eager to engage both their knowledge and passions for sports, outdoors and craft as part of our next generation team. The candidate will use their knowledge, creativity, and digital skills to expand our virtual presence and story globally. 
For this position we are looking for a Junior/Senior undergraduate who wants to expand their knowledge in the field through hands-on experience. Work hours will be between 9:00 am to 5:00 pm working between 15-20 hours a week based on school schedule and course requirements.

Your day-to-day:
  • Posting weekly about products and brands on our social media sites (Instagram, Facebook, etc.).
  • Are able to travel to Hickory, North Carolina to be able to work in the office
  • Contributing content for the advertising of products
  • Learning about our company and coming up with new ideas to reach target marker
  • Photographing/videoing products, employees, and other relevant items to Hickory Brands
  • Come up with new social media strategies to enhance our brand

You have:
  • Are a Junior/Senior in undergraduate studies with a related major towards social media, digital advertising, marketing, communications, etc.
  • Basic computer skills such as Microsoft with strong writing skills
  • Experience in photography, editing photos, and videography
  • Experience in using social media sites and have knowledge of social media algorithms
  • Knowledge of what is trending on social media and how HBi can react to it
 
Please email mary.heindl@hickorybrands.com for any questions about this internship or the application process. Compensation can be discussed if interviewed for the position.