Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Spokesperson

Kraft Heinz • Chicago, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Oscar Mayer Hotdogger Program is a one-year assignment, starting and ending in the first week of June. Hotdoggers serve as spokespeople and brand ambassadors for Oscar Mayer, traveling throughout the United States in the 27-foot Wienermobile. The program includes two weeks of immersive onboarding and job training, regular coaching from Advertising, Public Relations, and Social Digital teams, regional and partner assignments that change halfway through the tour, and opportunities to contribute to a team of twelve brand ambassadors. Hotdoggers receive ongoing coaching and mentorship, as well as connections to Kraft Heinz and program alumni after the tour.

The role involves representing Oscar Mayer at more than 200 events, making local television, radio, and newspaper appearances, creating social media content, maintaining the Wienermobile, and coordinating travel logistics and expenses. Hotdoggers work autonomously while collaborating with internal and external consumer promotion, marketing, and sales teams. The position requires extensive road travel and staying in hotels or approved short-term corporate housing across the country. It is a full-time, one-year assignment with a $39,400 base salary, a $300 weekly allowance for meals and personal travel, 18 days of paid time off, health benefits, and hotel expenses covered.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; applicants are not limited to the preferred fields of public relations, journalism, communications, advertising, or marketing.
• 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.
• Must be able to work major holidays.
• Desire and ability to spend the year traveling as an Oscar Mayer ambassador.
• Must be comfortable with daily road travel in the Wienermobile and staying in hotels or short-term company-approved housing throughout the United States.
• Must successfully complete a Federal Department of Transportation physical, drug and alcohol test, motor vehicle records check, and standard Kraft Heinz background check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with the public or consumers.
• Prior travel experience.
• Understanding of popular social media channels and outlets.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills for a highly autonomous position.
• Trustworthiness and flexibility.
• 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.
• Pitch and appear on local television, radio, and newspaper media.
• Create social media content for Oscar Mayer platforms, including TikTok and Instagram.
• Maintain and drive the Wienermobile, an Oscar Mayer brand icon.
• Coordinate Wienermobile travel logistics and manage travel expenses.
• Represent Oscar Mayer positively at media appearances, grocery and retail events, charity functions, and other activities.
• Organize events and activations and collaborate with consumer promotion, marketing, and sales teams.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level