About the role#
This is an 11-week paid summer internship based in Salisbury, North Carolina. You will join the Communications team to gain hands-on experience in the supermarket industry while developing your professional skills. The program includes lunch sessions with business leaders, community service opportunities, and a final presentation to leadership.
What you'll do#
- Write articles and interview associates to share their stories.
- Support the production of The Mane Line associate newsletter.
- Develop new communication tools and update current methods.
- Work on various communications projects to support company strategy.
- Present your work to business leaders at the end of the program.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelor's or master's program with a focus on Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or English.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0, verified by a transcript submitted with your application.
- Permanent employment authorization or US citizenship.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort with technical systems.
- Strong writing, storytelling, and interviewing skills.
- Ability to work well in a team, take initiative, and solve problems.
- Familiarity with AP Style and social media is helpful but not required.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position.
Location & details#
- Location: Salisbury, North Carolina.
- Term: Summer 2027 (May 17, 2027, through August 4, 2027).
- Modality: On-site.
- Housing and transportation are provided.
About Food Lion
Food Lion is a retail grocery company founded in 1957. Based in Salisbury, North Carolina, the company operates across 10 states in the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions. It employs 82,000 associates to serve more than 10 million customers each week. The organization manages hunger-relief initiatives through its Food Lion Feeds program.
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