How to hire a promotions internship

How to hire a promotions internship, step by step

Here's a step-by-step promotions internship hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a promotions internship job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new promotions internship
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a promotions internship, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   A promotions internship's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, promotions interns from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of promotions interns.

   Type of Promotions Internship	Description	Hourly rate
   Promotions Internship		$11-25
   Ambassador	Ambassadors are responsible for representing brands of the company on special meetings and promotional events. Some duties of an ambassador include meeting with other organization leaders, negotiating agreements for the relationship of two parties, monitoring international situations by being updated with current events, supporting the organization's charity and community works, and maintaining positive interactions... Show more	$11-21
   Brand Ambassador	A brand ambassador is the face of a company who should have an established network and strong community relationships. Brand ambassadors are hired to represent a label positively and help to promote awareness and acquire more sales... Show more	$12-23

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Facebook
   • Twitter
   • Promotional Events
   • Instagram
   • Giveaways
   • Promotional Materials
   • Event Planning
   • Health Promotion
   • Press Releases
   • On-Air Personalities
   • Community Events
   • FM
   • Social Media Sites
   • Local Events

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage twitter, assist the production of air commercials and utilize interpersonal skills at promotional events
   • Assist with CD release parties, live broadcasts, charity fund drives, and aid DJ s in the radio studio.
   • Update twitter account to increase followers.
   • Coordinate logistics such as premiums, DJ equipment, and d cor for each event's needs and objectives.
   • Update the station's social media platforms, such as Facebook by posting newsworthy articles, stories, and photographs.
   • Help keep their Facebook up-to-date with events and activities and keep in contact with the listeners who visit the site.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your promotions internship job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A promotions internship can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, promotions interns' average salary in georgia is 52% less than in new york.
   • Seniority. Entry-level promotions interns 56% less than senior-level promotions interns.
   • Certifications. A promotions internship with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a promotions internship's salary.

   Average promotions internship salary

   $36,763yearly

   $17.67 hourly rate

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   Entry-level promotions internship salary

   $24,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 22, 2025

4. Writing a promotions internship job description

   A job description for a promotions internship role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a promotions internship job description:

   Promotions internship job description example

   At SpartanNash, we deliver the ingredients for a better life through customer-focused innovation. We do this for our supply chain customers and U.S. military commissaries, retail store guests and, most importantly, our Associates. In fact, we see a day when each will say, “I can't live without them.”
   
   Our SpartanNash family of Associates is 17,500 strong, ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists. Each of them plays an integral role in SpartanNash's People First culture, Operational Excellence and Insights that Drive Solutions. Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now!
   Job Description:
   
   A day in the life of a Promotions Internship, a fully remote role at SpartanNash, is never the same. In this role, you will gain experience across many functions of the company.What You'll DoThroughout 2023 we will be finalizing processes as it relates to PPA, and promotions processes. We will be looking for a project lead to create and standardize Standard Operating Procedures for many of the tasks we do.Other opportunities to continue to engage in promotion planning, promotional creation, Independent Operating procedures. etc.Responsible to complete or participate in at least one strategic project during the internship and give a short presentation to the executive team that showcases the project. Participate in learning opportunities that may include tours of our warehouses and retail stores, a community service event (such as SpartanNash Expo, Helping Hands, or Special Olympics) Attend workshops for developing skills, team building, etc.Sound Like You? Here's what you'll need:High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) GPA of 3.0 (Preferred) Some College Degree (Required to be an active student going into the summer) MS Office ProficiencyGood written and verbal communication skills. Good organizational, prioritization and detail-oriented skills. Ability to take initiatives and seek opportunities to learn in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work virtually, as this is a fully remote role.
   SpartanNash is a certified Veteran-Friendly Employer. We value the perspectives, backgrounds, skills, work ethic and leadership that those who are military connected bring to the workforce.
   
   As part of our People First culture, SpartanNash is proud to offer a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package.
   
   SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer that celebrates diversity and believes employing a diverse workforce is key to our success. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals.
   
   We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find promotions interns for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your promotions internship job on Zippia to find and recruit promotions internship candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with promotions internship candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new promotions internship

   Once you have selected a candidate for the promotions internship position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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