Job Description

WHY YOU'LL WANT THIS INTERNSHIP

Enjoy a flexible work environment where you can think critically and feed your need (and ours!) for innovation. After initial training, dive in with your full-time team to learn the business and enjoy robust programming including our Executive Speaker Series, Lunch and Learns with unique teams like Restaurant Architecture and Happy Meals, Employee Business Network sessions, and other training. We designed this internship to provide a smooth transition into McDonald’s so don’t worry – if you bring curiosity and work ethic, we will bring the know-how.

We believe we are #BetterTogether, so we encourage networking through Peer Lunches and mentorship from industry leaders who want you to succeed and take pride in guiding you to develop into a McDonald’s future leader.

COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

McDonald’s U.S. Communications team develops and executes cutting-edge campaigns that inspire customers across the country to experience feel-good moments over our food, consumer experience, multicultural strategy and people activations. We work with internal partners and agencies to drive engaging, creative brand storytelling through an integrated lens across marketing, earned media and various digital channels. While we manage internal communication across one of the largest franchisee systems in the world, we ensure everyone feels like a neighbor. Together, we ensure our McDonald’s remains culturally relevant and customer obsessed.

Qualifications

WHY WE’LL HIRE YOU

You are a strong candidate if you:

• Are a JUNIOR working towards your Bachelor’s degree with a graduation date in Fall 2021 or Spring 2022
• Are pursuing a preferred major including: COMMUNICATIONS, PUBLIC RELATIONS, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, JOURNALISM
• Have a college GPA of AT LEAST 3.0
• Have a PASSION FOR WRITING, SOCIAL MEDIA TRENDS, UNDERSTANDING NEWS (EARNED MEDIA), BUILDING AND SUSTAINING PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS, STRATEGIC PROBLEM-SOLVING, EVENT PLANNING AND CROSS-FUNCTIONAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT.
• Can WORK MONDAY-FRIDAY DURING ALL 10 WEEKS of the internship (6/7 - 8/13)
• Adapt strong COMMUNICATION SKILLS based on your audience
• Are COMMITTED TO A CULTURE OF INCLUSIVENESS
• Want to IMPACT THE MODERN ERA OF MCDONALD’S

HOW YOU’LL BE COMPENSATED

You’ll be lovin’ your compensation which will include:

• $25/Hour (Expect to work 40 hrs each week)
• Housing Stipend
• Access to our world-class headquarters and facilities (gym, company events, rooftop patio)
• Company-sponsored networking and social events
• Eligibility for Summer Hours

Additional Information

McDonald’s is committed to providing qualified individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their jobs. Additionally, if you (or another applicant of whom you are aware) require assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise seek assistance in the application process, please contact US-UniversityPrograms@us.mcd.com

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