About the role#
As a Brand Marketing Storytelling Intern, you will spend the summer finding, reporting, and publishing stories about the family farmers who own Organic Valley. You will work alongside our content and PR teams to write and edit blog articles, pitch story ideas, and manage our presence on LinkedIn and Reddit. You will also draft copy for branded food products, where you will learn to make every word count. The summer concludes with a capstone project where you will own a story about an Organic Valley farmer from the initial pitch to final publication.
What you'll do#
- Write, edit, and fact-check articles for the company blog.
- Interview farmer-members, employees, and experts to develop story ideas.
- Write and revise product copy, including descriptions and seasonal messaging.
- Apply AP Style and the Organic Valley brand voice to all written work.
- Draft, schedule, and publish content for LinkedIn and Reddit.
- Monitor social communities to flag questions, complaints, or misconceptions.
- Track what other brands and media outlets are publishing regarding food and farming.
- Use AI tools for research, interview preparation, and summaries while verifying all facts against primary sources.
- Support the PR team with media list building, coverage tracking, and reporting.
- Tag and file published stories, quotes, and photos.
- Work within brand and legal guardrails regarding product claims.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a post-secondary program, with one year or less remaining until graduation.
- Degree pursuit in journalism, communications, marketing, English, or agricultural communications.
- Coursework in writing, reporting, or journalism.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
- Two writing samples or a portfolio submitted with your application.
- Familiarity with AP Style and interest in short-form writing.
- Working knowledge of AI research tools like ChatGPT, Claude, or Perplexity.
- Ability to work both individually and within a team.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Comfort using LinkedIn and Reddit professionally.
- Willingness to interview people, including farmers, by phone and in person.
- Valid driver's license and the ability to travel to member farms.
Location & details#
- Location: Cashton, Wisconsin.
- Term: Summer 2027 (May 31, 2027 to August 20, 2027).
- Modality: Hybrid (onsite 3-5 days per week at the Cashton office).
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
About Organic Valley
Organic Valley is a cooperative owned by family farmers. It specializes in organic agriculture and food production. The company represents more than 1,600 farmers. It is based in La Farge, Wisconsin, and employs between 501 and 1,000 people.
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