Summer Internship – Communications

April 15, 2024

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Description

About the Company

Levy is a leading hospitality company that provides food and beverage services to a wide range of venues, including sports stadiums, entertainment venues, and convention centers. The company is known for its innovative culinary offerings and its commitment to providing excellent customer service. Levy is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, and has operations in more than 200 venues across the country.

Description

Levy is seeking a Summer Intern – Communications to join its team. The ideal candidate will be a full-time college student with a strong interest in communications and public relations. The intern will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including:

• Staying up-to-date on news and events at all Levy venues
• Monitoring Levy media and social media chatter
• Writing and editing stories for digital & social media channels
• Contributing to media pitches, writing press releases, and developing essential pitch materials
• Organizing internal and external content calendars
• Learning about and supporting the communications needs of Levy teams in the field
• Managing and organizing photos, press releases, fact sheets, and other story materials
• Assisting with media event planning, logistics, and execution
• Gaining experience working with the Communications team to shape PR and Social Media Strategic Plans

Required Currently pursuings

• Full-time student currently enrolled at an accredited four-year university/college majoring in an appropriate discipline
• A skilled multitasker who works with a sense of urgency
• A team player with the ability to work cohesively with Levy team members and fellow interns alike
• An effective communicator comfortable engaging with potential guests, leadership and key stakeholders
• Hospitality focused individual with a desire to learn and grow within the industry
• Strong understanding of social media platforms: Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter and TikTok
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Fluent in English reading, writing, and speaking
• Efficient in basic math and computer skills (MS Office, Outlook)
• Ability to provide own housing and transportation accommodations to Levy’s Chicago Home Office for the duration of the 10-week program

Preferred Currently pursuings

• Strong writing skills and sample work (e.g. student newspaper articles, blog posts, social media campaigns, or capstone writing projects)
• Experience or demonstrated interest in media relations, social media management, or audio/visual content development (e.g. podcasts, video production, and editing)
• Graphic design skills (and/or familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite) are a bonus