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Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company · 1 day ago

Communications Intern

Hershey, PA 17033, USA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$14/hr - $14/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Company is seeking a Communications Intern for Summer 2026. The intern will learn about communications and public relations while developing written materials, capturing media content, and assisting the Communications team with various projects.

Responsibilities

Develop written materials including, but not limited to, media pitches, social media posts, media alerts and blog posts for Stories.HersheyPA.com, etc

Research industry trends, competitors and relevant brands in communications disciplines, including: Traditional public relations, Social media content and engagement, Blogger/Influencer relations, Internal/employee communications

Capture and edit photo and video content for multiple social media channels

Support Communications team members with developing media itineraries, coverage reports, media tracking and more

Assist with the organization and execution of special events and media opportunities

Help develop plans for seasonal content, including social media posts and blog articles

Attend media events, as needed, with the team

Participate in weekly staff meetings and, as appropriate, training opportunities

Qualification

Content creationSocial media proficiencyWriting skillsResearch skillsPhotographyVideo editingTeam playerDetail-orientedCommunication skills

Required

Must be 18 years of age or older

Must be entering either sophomore, junior, or senior year of undergraduate education in Fall 2026, majoring in Communications/Journalism, English, Public Relations, or a related field of study. Recent college graduates may be considered

Must have a valid Driver's License

Must show interest and demonstrate strong writing, speaking, editing, content creation and research skills

Must understand and know how to use Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube with an enthusiasm for emerging platforms

Must show interest in content creation, including photography and video

Must be a team player

Ability to multitask and be detail-oriented

Passion for travel, hospitality and learning about communications practices

Must have a general understanding of Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company and Hershey The Sweetest Place On Earth

Must be able to work flexible hours, including early mornings, days, evenings, weekends, and some holidays

Must be able to work 40 hours a week from mid-May through mid-August (max of 17 weeks total)

Benefits

Company coordinated housing is available for this opportunity.

A weekly housing fee of $160 per week, inclusive of utilities and limited transportation, will be automatically deducted from students’ biweekly paychecks.

Upon commitment to employee housing, HE&R will charge a $180 housing fee, inclusive of a refundable $160 housing deposit and a nonrefundable $20 insurance waiver fee.

Company

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company

Welcome to Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company (HE&R), an award-winning entertainment & hospitality organization with properties including: Hersheypark, The Hotel Hershey, Hershey Bears American Hockey League team, Hershey Lodge, and numerous restaurants.

Founded in 1927