2027 Consumer Digital Marketing Internship

The National Pork Board is hiring a Consumer Digital Marketing Intern to support national consumer marketing initiatives that grow pork demand. The intern will assist with campaign coordination, digital content management, project tracking, agency collaboration, and multicultural marketing efforts.

What you'll do:

• Assist with tracking marketing projects, maintaining timelines, organizing deliverables, documenting meeting notes and action items, and following up on project milestones to support timely execution
• Support website and digital content updates, including entering and organizing recipes, images, and other content within WordPress and related content management platforms
• Assist with the coordination and implementation of national and multicultural consumer marketing campaigns, including organizing campaign materials, creative assets, and supporting documentation
• Maintain spreadsheets, project trackers, campaign calendars, and marketing databases to ensure information is accurate, organized, and accessible to the team
• Participate in meetings and correspondence with external marketing agency partners, gaining exposure to campaign development, creative reviews, media execution, and project workflows
• Engage with internal teams, including Business Intelligence (BI), Communications, and other Market Growth functions, to understand how consumer insights, marketing performance, and industry priorities inform campaign decisions
• Develop an understanding of the pork industry, consumer audiences, and the National Pork Board's role in supporting pork producers through marketing programs that build awareness, consideration, and demand for pork
• Help organize and maintain marketing resources, campaign materials, and updates that support collaboration with state pork associations and industry stakeholders
• Take ownership of defined projects and assist with additional marketing and administrative activities as needed, gaining experience across multiple areas of consumer marketing

What they're looking for:

• Interest in digital marketing, consumer behavior, project management, and the agriculture or food industry
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Strong attention to detail, particularly when entering and organizing information
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners
• Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and willingness to learn
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while seeking guidance when needed
• Applicants should be able to support the mission of the organization with enthusiasm to serve U.S. pork producers
• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Advertising, Business Administration, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Communications, or a related field preferred
• Previous marketing or WordPress experience is a plus but not required

Benefits:

• A living stipend is provided.
• Opportunity to continue on a part time basis through Fall 2027.
• Gain hands-on experience supporting the operations of a national consumer marketing campaign.
• Learn how marketing projects move from strategy and planning through creative development, execution, and measurement.
• Observe and participate in agency and internal team meetings to understand how marketing decisions are made.
• Gain exposure to consumer research, marketing analytics, and Business Intelligence collaboration.
• Develop practical experience using content management systems, project tracking tools, and marketing resources.
• Learn how agricultural marketing connects consumer needs and behaviors to the broader goal of growing demand for pork.
• Take ownership of assigned projects and build professional communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.