Summer 2024 Associate Communications Intern

Kroger

Jan 8, 2024

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Summer Internship
Marketing
Customer Relations
Cincinnati

Requirements

Marketing, Communications, or other related major, must be actively pursuing a degree at an accredited college or university with a preferred GPA of 3.0
Applicants must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Kroger Co (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status)
Highly motivated student with the desire to take initiative on their own work
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Excellent writing, proofreading and oral communication skills (writing samples required)
Demonstrated research and interviewing skills
Willingness to seek out and develop stories to support team's goals
Ability to handle sensitive information while maintaining high degree of confidentiality
Ability to track and execute multiple projects/deliverables at once
Proficient in AP style
Desired Previous Experience/Education:
Any experience in project management; experience with web content management systems
Proficient in graphic design, primarily using the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)
Interest in organizational communications and/or change management

Responsibilities

Support the Associate Communications department by developing compelling content and executing company-wide campaigns and initiatives that help share the company's unique story with associates. Collaborate with corporate management to communicate the company's strategy and priorities internally, establishing the company as the best source of information for associates in all locations. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.
Develop creative content about our company's purpose and strategy that enhances Kroger's reputation through storytelling
Assist in the production of weekly e-newsletters
Help plan, gather information, write, edit and produce content across our internal channels
Develop/implement communication plans to support corporate events or initiatives
Pull data to track and measure content or campaign performance
Support communication and engagement events for corporate office associates
Work with Human Resources to provide communication support for our people strategy to hire, develop and retain top talent
Travel to divisions to develop stories
Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Kroger

Retail & Consumer Goods

Industry

10,001+

Employees

Mission & Purpose

At Kroger, we believe no matter who you are or how you like to shop, everyone deserves affordable, easy-to-enjoy, fresh food. This idea is embodied in our simple tagline—Fresh for Everyone™. Kroger ranks as one of the world’s largest retailers. We are nearly half a million associates across 2,800 stores in 35 states operating two dozen grocery retail brands and 34 manufacturing and 44 distribution locations, all dedicated to living our Purpose: to Feed the Human Spirit™. Together, we serve more than 11 million customers daily in our stores and online through convenient e-commerce options like pickup, ship and delivery, serving America through food inspiration and uplift. Customers love Our Brands, including the popular Kroger®, Private Selection® and Simple Truth® brands. Our own manufacturing plants produce many of Our Brands products, including breads, dairy products, meat and thousands of grocery items. We also believe in and are committed to doing our part to create #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025.