Digital Marketing Intern - Spring 2026

Perdue Digital Marketing Internship

Perdue Farms is a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we're committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue.

Come join us at our Corporate Headquarters for Summer 2026! Our Digital Marketing Internship offers students hands-on, real-world experience within the company over an 10 - 12 week period. In this role, you will work with an experienced mentor to learn the basics for digital marketing. A specific project will also be assigned to the intern at the beginning of the summer and conclude with a brief report and presentation on the results of the project at the end of the internship.

What Can You Expect From A Perdue Summer Internship?

Competitive Pay

Exciting Social, Philanthropic, and Networking Events with Other Perdue Interns

Hands-On, Real World Work Experience and a Dedicated Summer Mentor

Learning Workshops

Travel to Perdue Locations Such as our Innovation Center, Perdue Learning University and Live Production Farms

Interaction with Senior Leadership

Housing Stipend

This position has a target wage of $21.90 - $28.13 per hour, based on graduation year. Overtime may be available.

What You Will Learn & Main Responsibilities

Content management of the Product Database and the Recipe Database coordinating with both Product Marketing and Integrated Marketing to ensure the validity of all website content.

Collaborate with core stakeholders in managing end-to-end delivery of content across multiple brands through Salsify PIM system.

Ensure best-in-class enhanced content, SEO, and images are delivered to core customers on time.

Primary Content Management System manager for many websites, working with both our agency partners and key Perdue associates for the management and integrity of our interactive content for the web, and working with our technical teams to ensure consistent site standards are maintained.

Manage content execution via the Salsify workflow process for new products and content refreshes, including packaging refreshes and brand restages.

Project Management: Track end-to-end product life cycle in collaboration with Integrated Marketing Team to ensure content is relevant, up-to-date, and adheres to project timings.

Collaborate with marketing internal and external agencies on facilitating creative development for a broad range of marketing campaigns supported by organic social media, influencer program, UGC, email marketing, SEO/SEM, and other digital activations.

Minimum Education

Must be a rising Junior, Senior or Graduate Student currently pursuing a Bachelors, Masters or PhD degree at an accredited university in a relevant field of study. Business, Marketing or related majors preferred.

Must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA or higher

Experience Requirements

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and able to learn new software

Have strong communication skills, including written and verbal

Must be able to work independently or in teams

Proactive self-start who works well with minimal supervision

Positive attitude and a team player

Excellent organizational skills and attention to details

Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs

Experience Preferred

3.25 GPA or higher is highly preferred

Completed college-level classes (Marketing, Digital Marketing or similar courses)

Student extra-curricular experiences

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings.

May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another.

May need to access files, supplies and equipment.

Work activity is in an office, open-partitioned, cubicle environment

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.