Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Spokesperson

The Kraft Heinz Company•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The Oscar Mayer Hotdogger Program is a one-year, full-time assignment that starts and ends in the first week of June. Hotdoggers serve as brand ambassadors and spokespersons for Oscar Mayer, representing the brand across the United States while traveling in the 27-foot Wienermobile. The role offers two weeks of immersive onboarding and job training, regular coaching from Advertising, Public Relations, and Social Digital teams, region and partner assignments that change halfway through the tour, and ongoing mentorship. Hotdoggers join a team of twelve ambassadors and may build connections with Kraft Heinz and program alumni after the tour. The position involves representing Oscar Mayer at more than 200 events, appearing in local television, radio, and newspaper media, and creating social content for platforms including TikTok and Instagram. Hotdoggers maintain and drive the Wienermobile, coordinate travel logistics and expenses, and work with consumers, promotion teams, marketing teams, and sales professionals. The role requires extensive travel throughout the United States, with hotel or approved short-term corporate housing stays. The position is based at the Chicago/Aon Center and the employee’s home, with a national travel assignment. Compensation includes a $39,400 base salary and a weekly $300 allowance for meals and personal travel. The offer also includes 18 days of paid time off, health benefits, and covered hotel expenses.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; applicants are not limited to a particular major.
Excellent communication and relational skills.
Outgoing, friendly, and passionate personality.
Valid driver’s license and favorable driving record.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employment visa sponsorship.
Desire and ability to spend the year traveling as an Oscar Mayer ambassador.
Comfort with daily road travel in the Wienermobile and staying in hotels or approved short-term corporate housing throughout the United States.
Successful completion of a Federal Department of Transportation physical, drug/alcohol test, motor vehicle records check, and standard Kraft Heinz background check.
Must be able to work major holidays.

Nice To Haves

Degree in public relations, journalism, communications, advertising, or marketing.
Experience working with the public or consumers.
Prior travel experience.
Understanding of popular social media channels and outlets.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Represent the Oscar Mayer brand while traveling throughout the United States in the Wienermobile.
Execute and report on more than 200 events during the one-year tour.
Serve as an Oscar Mayer spokesperson at radio and television appearances, newspaper interviews, grocery and retail events, charity functions, and other activities.
Create social media content for Oscar Mayer platforms, including TikTok and Instagram.
Maintain and drive the Wienermobile.
Coordinate Wienermobile travel logistics and manage travel expenses.
Engage with consumers and deliver positive brand experiences.
Work with varied internal and external consumer promotion teams, marketing teams, and sales professionals.
Attend training, team meetings, coaching sessions, and in-field meetings.
Work major holidays.

Benefits

$39,400 base salary.
$300 weekly allowance ($15,600 per year) for meals and personal travel.
18 days of paid time off.
Full health benefits package, including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
100% of hotel expenses covered.
401(k).
Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
Disability coverage.
Wellbeing events, resources, and learning opportunities.
Employee assistance program and family support programs.
Company holidays, leave of absence, recognition, and training.