The Hershey Entertainment and Resorts (HE&R) Communications Department is seeking an intern for Summer 2025. The college-level student will learn about communications and public relations through various mediums. This internship will afford the hired candidate the opportunity to work across many areas of HE&R, including the Hersheypark Entertainment Complex, The Hotel Hershey, corporate services including DE&I, Dining in Hershey, Hershey Jobs, and more. 

Job Duties (Duties marked with an asterisk are essential functions of this job):

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* 

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Must be 18 years of age or older.

Must be entering either Sophomore, Junior, or Senior year of undergraduate education in Fall 2025, 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must be curious and want to learn. 

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

Must understand and know how to use Facebook, Twitter, 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. 

Job Demands:

Housing is available for this opportunity through our housing partner at Campus Heights, Penn State Harrisburg. If company housing is utilized, a weekly housing and utilities fee of $160/week will be automatically deducted from student’s paychecks. At the time of hire, HE&R will require a $180 housing fee, inclusive of a refundable $160 housing deposit and a $20 nonrefundable insurance waiver fee.

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.

Physical requirements include standing, lifting up to 35 lbs., sitting, walking, and communicating.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

 

Hershey Entertainment and Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer