Retail paperwork
New item forms, promotion submissions, and the details that make or break a launch.
The Hive Internship
Launch something real.
A paid, remote internship for students who want to learn how a brand gets onto the shelf. January to June 2027.
Apply now
Applications close December 1.
At a glance
The Hive Internship is a paid, remote, six-month internship at Honey Bee Brands, an outsourced retail growth team for emerging consumer product brands based in Dana Point, California. Marketing and business students in their junior or senior year learn how to launch brands into retail by working on retail paperwork, social media content, and launch strategy, about 4 to 5 hours a week from January to June 2027. Applications are open now and close December 1, 2026. No resume is needed. Applying takes short written answers and a 45-minute interview.
What will I actually do?
Social content
Creating and posting content for Honey Bee Brands and our client brands.
Launch strategy
Helping shape the plan behind the content and sitting in on how we think through a launch.
You'll leave with a portfolio of real work and a clear picture of how a product goes from idea to store.
Who is this for?
Juniors and seniors still in school, studying marketing, business, or anything close. You don't need retail experience. You do need curiosity, follow-through, and a real interest in entrepreneurs and the brands they build. If you make things, post things, or can't stop redesigning other people's packaging in your head, hi. We've been waiting for you.
Curious what the work looks like? Peek at our blog, free tools and resources, or how we work with brands.
"I've spent more than 30 years in CPG and worked on over 326 brand launches. I started Honey Bee Brands because founders deserve a partner, not a vendor. Our brands are family, and you'd be joining that."
How does it work?
6
months
4 to 5
hours a week
100%
remote
Paid
real work, real pay
Compensation is shared during the interview process.
Can I get college credit?
Interns may be eligible to earn credit through their school's internship program. Six months at 4 to 5 hours a week comes to roughly 100 to 130 hours, which often works out to about 2 to 3 units depending on your school. We're glad to complete whatever paperwork your school requires. Talk to your career center or internship coordinator early, since every school has its own process and deadlines.
When are the dates?
Applications open
October 1, 2026
Applications close
December 1, 2026
Interviews
45-minute interviews with the people we want to meet
Internship runs
January 2027 to June 2027
Apply to The Hive
Short answers only. No resume needed. About five minutes.
Questions people ask
Is The Hive Internship paid?
Yes, it is paid. We share compensation during the interview process.
Is it remote?
Yes, fully remote.
How many hours a week?
About 4 to 5, built to fit around a full class load.
Do I need retail experience?
No. Curiosity and follow-through matter more.
Can I earn college credit?
Interns may be eligible through their school's internship program, and we complete the paperwork your school requires.
Who can apply?
Current juniors and seniors in marketing, business, or a related field.
What does the interview look like?
A 45-minute conversation. No resume needed.
When do applications close?
December 1, 2026 for the January to June 2027 cohort, and every year after on the same October to December 1 window.
Who will I work with?
Directly with Nicole, the founder, or a member of the Honey Bee Brands team.
What is Honey Bee Brands?
An outsourced retail growth team for emerging consumer product brands, in business since 2022, based in Dana Point, California.
