Taco Bell - Brand Comms & PR Junior Associate
About Taco Bell
Taco Bell was born and raised in California and has been around since 1962. We went from selling everyone’s favorite Crunchy Tacos on the West Coast to a global brand with 8,200+ restaurants, 350 franchise organizations, that serve 42+ million fans each week around the globe. We’re not only the largest Mexican-inspired quick service brand (QSR) in the world, we’re also part of the biggest restaurant group in the world: Yum! Brands.
Much of our fan love and authentic connection with our communities are rooted in being rebels with a cause. From ensuring we use high quality, sustainable ingredients to elevating restaurant technology in ways that hasn’t been done before… we will continue to be inclusive, bold, challenge the status quo and push industry boundaries.
We’re a company that celebrates and advocates for different, has bold self-expression, strives for a better future, and brings the fun while we’re at it. We fuel our culture with real people who bring unique experiences. We inspire and enable our teams and the world to Live Más.
At Taco Bell, we’re Cultural Rebels. Want to join in on the passion-fueled fun? Learn more about the career below.
About the Position
Taco Bell is looking for a talented Junior Associate to join the PR team for a 6-month contract. The Taco Bell PR team is an industry-leading group that develops and builds a breakthrough brand presence, innovative programs and leading brand storytelling for Taco Bell across all earned channels.
This role will help contribute to planning and execution for brand activations and publicity activations, as well as earned media/company storytelling efforts behind our brands’ menu products, company initiatives and real-time social opportunities.
The Junior Associate will have the opportunity to grow their marketing skills by evaluating and developing creative concepts, working with partners on timing and deliverables, go behind the scenes at brainstorm sessions, and more. They will also have opportunities for visibility with cross-functional team members and leadership (including lunches or coffee chats with key team members.) In addition, interns will be responsible for the following:
Responsibilities
Assist ongoing PR activities, campaign research, program development and execution.
Aid in the development and editing of written materials as needed.
Support influencer, stakeholder and media relationship kits and mailers.
Monitor breaking news, social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Twitter (X) etc.) for real-time trends, news, and conversations.
Identify and analyze emerging trends and cultural moments that align with our brand.
Collaborate with PR & social media teams to brainstorm and develop creative campaign ideas.
Assist in the tracking of the performance of trend-based content.
Assist the PR team with media tastings, outreach and building media lists.
Support agency communications and program calendar planning.
Qualifications
Must be willing to contribute 30-40 hours a week for a 6 month contract
Recently completed a degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
Must be passionate and have knowledge of social media channels and the features specific to those channels including TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Reddit, and Snapchat
Passionate and stays up to date on the latest social media trends, pop culture and real-time engagement
Creative problem solver with the ability to generate innovative ideas.
Excellent time management skills with the ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Additional Information
Hourly Rate: $25/hour
At Taco Bell, we Live Más and invite you to do the same. Take a seat at our table. Bring your voice. Bring you, just as you are, a Cultural Rebel. We want you to be your best self!
Taco Bell is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic.
Taco Bell is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.
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