Communications - Internship
Newport Beach, California 610 Newport Center Drive, 92660CULTIVATE A BETTER WORLD
Food served fast does not have to be a typical fast-food experience. Chipotle has always done things differently, both in and out of our restaurants. We are changing the face of fast food, starting conversations, and directly supporting efforts to shift the future of farming and food. We hope you will join us as we continue to learn, evolve, and shape what comes next on our mission to make better food accessible to everyone.
THE OPPORTUNITY
As the Intern for the Communications team, you will drive brand visibility, increase cultural relevance and build brand love internally and externally by supporting our enterprise communications efforts. You’ll learn how to draft press releases and internal communications for company announcements, create interview briefing documents, messages and video scripts for executives, build media lists, monitor coverage, develop industry intelligence reports, support event logistics and content operations.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Content and editorial
Collaborate with cross-functional partners and subject matter experts to develop and execute internal communication campaigns/plans with consistent messaging across the organization.
Write and develop compelling messages on a variety of topics through press releases, media pitches, emails, articles, video scripts, flyers and other communication channels while maintaining our brand voice, tone and values.
Draft background briefing materials for executive interviews.
Support the team with media list development and reporting for new restaurant opening public relations.
Support development of daily brand and competitive intelligence newsletter (Daily Bites).
Help manage the internal editorial calendar and align content with business-related activities, milestones and events.
Events and experiences
Support planning and execution of in-person, hybrid, and virtual events (town hall meetings, team huddles, Employee Resource Group activations, etc.)
Support event logistics: Invites/RSVPs, registration, agendas, signage and vendor communication.
Project operations
Maintain shared calendars, timelines, and project trackers.
Assist with budgets (quotes, POs, reconciliations) and vendor management.
Document processes and contribute to playbooks, templates and post-mortems.
Cross-functional collaboration
Partner with Marketing, Operations, Human Resources, IT, Food Safety, Training, Legal and other business leaders and departments to ensure messages and events are accurate, inclusive, and on brand.
Other duties as assigned or required.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
Highly organized with an ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills; ability to adapt tone and simplify complex topics.
Strong writing ability with knowledge of Associated Press (AP) style.
Proficient in Microsoft 365; PowerPoint/slides; Canva or Adobe Suite.
PAY TRANSPARENCY
Pay rate is $25 per hour, depending on skill level, experience, and/ or education. Compensation offered is also subject to local wage and hour laws.
WHO WE ARE
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is cultivating a better world by serving responsibly sourced, classically cooked, real food with wholesome ingredients without artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Chipotle has restaurants in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Germany and is the only restaurant company of its size that owns and operates all its restaurants in North America and Europe. With employees passionate about providing a great guest experience, Chipotle is a longtime leader and innovator in the food industry. Chipotle is committed to making its food more accessible to everyone while continuing to be a brand with a demonstrated purpose as it leads the way in digital, technology and sustainable business practices. For more information or to place an order online, visit www.chipotle.com.
Chipotle Mexican Grill is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. As a people-first company rooted in values, our purpose extends beyond serving nutritious food using real ingredients. It means hiring world-class individuals and fostering a culture that champions diversity, ensures equity, and celebrates inclusion. All qualified applicants, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.
Qualified applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. Please contact ADAaccommodations@chipotle.comif you need an accommodation due to a disability to complete an application, job interview, and/or to otherwise participate in the hiring process. This email does not respond to non-accommodations related requests.