Communications - Internship

Chipotle•Newport, RI

4d•$25 - $25

About The Position

CULTIVATE A BETTER WORLD Food served fast does not have to be a typical fast-food experience. Chipotle has always done things differently, both in and out of our restaurants. We are changing the face of fast food, starting conversations, and directly supporting efforts to shift the future of farming and food. We hope you will join us as we continue to learn, evolve, and shape what comes next on our mission to make better food accessible to everyone. THE OPPORTUNITY As the Intern for the Communications team, you will drive brand visibility, increase cultural relevance and build brand love internally and externally by supporting our enterprise communications efforts. You’ll learn how to draft press releases and internal communications for company announcements, create interview briefing documents, messages and video scripts for executives, build media lists, monitor coverage, develop industry intelligence reports, support event logistics and content operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
Highly organized with an ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills; ability to adapt tone and simplify complex topics.
Strong writing ability with knowledge of Associated Press (AP) style.
Proficient in Microsoft 365; PowerPoint/slides; Canva or Adobe Suite.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with cross-functional partners and subject matter experts to develop and execute internal communication campaigns/plans with consistent messaging across the organization.
Write and develop compelling messages on a variety of topics through press releases, media pitches, emails, articles, video scripts, flyers and other communication channels while maintaining our brand voice, tone and values.
Draft background briefing materials for executive interviews.
Support the team with media list development and reporting for new restaurant opening public relations.
Support development of daily brand and competitive intelligence newsletter (Daily Bites).
Help manage the internal editorial calendar and align content with business-related activities, milestones and events.
Support planning and execution of in-person, hybrid, and virtual events (town hall meetings, team huddles, Employee Resource Group activations, etc.)
Support event logistics: Invites/RSVPs, registration, agendas, signage and vendor communication.
Maintain shared calendars, timelines, and project trackers.
Assist with budgets (quotes, POs, reconciliations) and vendor management.
Document processes and contribute to playbooks, templates and post-mortems.
Partner with Marketing, Operations, Human Resources, IT, Food Safety, Training, Legal and other business leaders and departments to ensure messages and events are accurate, inclusive, and on brand.
Other duties as assigned or required.