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Posted April 21, 2022
Whole Foods Market

Social Media Internship

Whole Foods Market
Austin, TX, USA ⚠ [Archived] No Longer Accepting Applicants

Our mission at Whole Foods Market is to nourish people and the planet, but also- future talent. We are excited to offer our 2022 Summer Internship Program to purpose-driven students seeking to make a difference in their work and in their community. Our Internship program is based in Austin, Texas down the street from our original Whole Foods Market store. Our interns don’t get us coffee; instead they enjoy free coffee and tea while working on meaningful projects that impact our internal and external stakeholders.. Our program will include lunch & learns, social events, developmental workshops, and much more. Apply today to be considered!

The Consumer Communications team is responsible for Influencer Marketing, Organic Social and Consumer Public Relations at Whole Foods Market. We are looking for a summer intern to join the team for the launch of a new social platform with a focus on that project while contributing to everyday responsibilities of the three respective channels within Consumer Communications. The ideal candidate is tapped into what’s trending in social, culture and the press with a passion for food and for brand-level storytelling.

A primary project during this internship will be supporting then summarizing and analyzing the results of a platform soft launch. As a result, by the end of this internship, you will have supported the soft launch of a national brand on an emerging social platform and authored an organic social and influencer analysis of the launch activity.

Responsibilities Could Include

  • Social media trends, UGC and influencer mention research and monitoring
  • Content planning and execution against real-time opportunities
  • Influencer sourcing and vetting
  • Social production assistance, including pre-production and on-set support
  • Community management, including responding to brand love mentions from followers and fans
  • Assisting with strategy and planning for a major social campaign
  • Social media content capture and editing
  • Participation in internal campaign and content brainstorms
  • Compiling mailings for social followers, media and influencers
  • Updating contact databases for media + influencers
  • Support other Whole Foods Market projects, as needed

Qualifications

  • Eager to learn about PR, Social and Influencer marketing
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Passion for social media
  • Knowledge of emerging social media platforms
  • Professional experience with social media for a brand through internship or work experience is preferred
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, including PPT, Word and Excel (Excel for data analysis, including use of formulas and manual/conditional formatting)
  • Positive, get-it-done attitude
  • Responsible and dependable team player
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality

At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.