Description
PetmateTitle: Marketing Intern
LOCATION: Arlington, Texas
BACKGROUND
Looking for hands-on experience in your field of study as you enter your senior year? Join a company that creates fun, innovative products for consumers and is growing fast!
Petmate is seeking a Summer Intern to join our Marketing Team in Arlington, TX. This opportunity offers:
- Real-world experience in a collaborative, creative environment
- The chance to make an impact on a growing business
- A casual, pet-friendly workplace that values innovation and teamwork
The internship program will be a paid, 10-week program beginning June 2026. Our interns can expect to work 40 hrs./wk. during the 10-week period and must provide their own housing and transportation.
Ready to learn, contribute, and grow? Apply today and help us create products that bring joy to pets and their families!
COMPANY PROFILE
Petmate/Doskocil Mfg., Inc was founded in 1960 as an innovative manufacturer and supplier of crates and kennels used by the airline industry to transport pets. Over the years, the Company added individual consumers to its market strategy and expanded its product offerings, both domestically and internationally. Today, doing business as Petmate, the Company manufactures and distributes a wide range of pet products under the Petmate brand and on a Private Label basis, including:
- Kennels & Carriers
- Shelters & Dog Houses
- Bedding
- Feeding & Watering
- Litter Maintenance
- Collars & Leashes
- Toys & Accessories
- Treats & Chews
SCOPE
Our summer program offers students hands-on experience and a comprehensive understanding of diverse career paths within the manufacturing and distribution industry. Marketing Interns in this program will gain exposure to the following areas:
- Social Media ManagementManaging social media platforms and scheduling content.
- Consumer EngagementEngaging with consumers and building online communities.
- Data Analysis & ReportingAnalyzing social media performance and reporting insights.
- Campaign & Program DevelopmentSupporting brand campaigns and ambassador programs.
- Event Support & StrategyAssisting with event planning and recap activities.
- Content CreationCreating and curating content for social media.
- Strategic PlanningDeveloping social media strategies and posting schedules.
- Sales CommunicationDeveloping brand overviews for sales teams to use in the field.
EDUCATION
The ideal candidate is a rising senior or recent graduate as of May 2026, actively pursuing or holding a bachelor's degree in, marketing, communications, or public relations, at an accredited institution.
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
- Social Media PlatformsInstagram, Facebook, TikTok, (backend tech preferred)
- Social Media Content CreationPhoto, video, captions
- Basic Analytics & ReportingIdentify and analyze trends
- Copywriting & Editing Drive customer engagement
- Marketing Strategies -Marketing experience with student organizations and campus clubs.
- Time Management & Organization
- Basic Graphic DesignCanva or similar
- Strong Communication Skills Written and verbal
- Creativity & Innovation
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability in a Fast-Paced Environment
- Collaboration & Teamwork
- Problem-Solving
- Customer Service Orientation
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status
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