We are looking for a Social Media Intern to assist in growing our online presence. The intern will assist with brand development and represent our signature voice across the food blogging community. This is an excellent hands-on opportunity to utilize your marketing & branding skills, and join a team of food & writing professionals while gaining insight into the gluten-free food industry. Successful interns will gain recommendations and receive accreditation on the blog.

Ideal candidate should be able to commit to roughly 18 hours a week working independently from his or her own computer at a remote location of his or her preference. The candidate should also have access to a digital camera and have the ability to offload pictures onto his or her computer.

Hours are completely flexible and part-time. Most communication is handled via email. Candidate should be a self-starter capable of handling a variety of tasks, both creative and mundane. We are a small crew with a lot on our plates (so to speak) so please do not apply if you are not committed to following through.

This is an unpaid internship, so we’re looking for those interested in building their portfolios/resumes and realizing their creative input with an exciting new online venture.

Requirements:

• Interest in food: you must be a foodie! This means you must enjoy eating, cooking, dining or writing about food, though professional experience is not necessary. You must care about the taste and quality of what you eat and drink.
• Knowledge of food allergens: you must be familiar with common allergens/intolerances of gluten, dairy, soy, nuts, eggs etc. to write about allergen-friendly foods with authority.
• Strong communication skills: you must write and speak clearly, and be available via email.
• Creative writing: you must be proficient in English and be able to write blog posts that evoke your food passion and creativity.
• Top-notch social skills: you must have a strong online/offline personal network and (ideally) be familiar with social media platforms.
• Enthusiasm: you must find social media and food fun and exciting (like we do!).
• Show initiative: you must be a self starter that is capable of setting and following your own schedule. You must be able to come up with your own blog post and social media post ideas.

Responsibilities:

• Pitch and author blog posts aimed at gluten-free foods, events, or information on the corporate website
• Manage and expand Zest Bakery’s twitter presence through regular interaction
• Manage and expand Zest Bakery’s facebook presence through regular interaction
• Photograph and describe various Zest Bakery food items including a daily morning photo between 7am-9am

Interested candidates should email a resume, cover letter, and writing sample for consideration to careers@zestbakery.com.