Ballarat, Ballarat & Central Highlands VIC Part-Time
About Us
Grounded Pleasures is a proudly Ballarat-based business, delighting chocolate lovers since 2004. We’re known for our exquisite Drinking Chocolate, indulgent Chai, and our iconic, locally made Marshmallows — enjoyed by customers and stockists across Australia and New Zealand.
We’re growing and looking for a creative, motivated and enthusiastic Marketing Graduate Intern to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to get hands-on experience across brand marketing, content creation, and digital campaigns in a supportive environment where your ideas will be valued.
What you’ll be doing:
* Creating, shooting, and editing engaging video & photo content (think Reels, TikToks, behind-the-scenes moments)
* Contributing to marketing campaigns that support our growth and brand story
* Keeping an eye on social trends and pitching fresh, creative ideas
* Helping shape messaging, storytelling, and positioning for our products
* Tracking engagement and reporting on results to see what’s working
Your responsibilities will include:
✔ Supporting the team to plan and execute marketing initiatives
✔ Content creation across socials, brand, and digital platforms
✔ Assisting with campaign prep, reporting, and admin tasks
✔ Communicating with partners, vendors, and customers where needed
✔ Researching competitors and identifying new opportunities
✔ Collecting data and measuring campaign performance
About You:
* Final or second-last year of study in 2025 (Marketing, Communications or similar)
* 1–3 years’ experience in content or social media (hospitality/food brands = bonus points!)
* Confident behind the camera and love telling stories through visuals
* Familiar with Meta Business Suite & basic social reporting
* Creative thinker with a folio/examples of Reels or campaigns you’ve worked on
* Team player who’s also proactive, self-motivated and organised
* Able to manage deadlines and keep up in a fast-paced, fun environment
Why join us?
At Grounded Pleasures, you’ll have the chance to learn, create, and grow in a real-world marketing role. You’ll be part of a close-knit team passionate about flavour, creativity, and community — all while gaining valuable experience to kickstart your career.
If you’re looking to combine your love of marketing with an innovative local brand (and yes, plenty of hot chocolate), we’d love to hear from you!