draftLine Internship

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

SALARY: $26.00 per hour + housing & travel stipends based on eligibility

COMPANY:
We are home to the nation’s most iconic beer and beyond beer brands, including Michelob ULTRA – America’s #1 top-selling beer – as well as Busch Light, Budweiser, Bud Light, Stella Artois, Cutwater Spirits, and industry-leading craft brands. From our longstanding efforts to support American farmers, military, veterans, and first responders, to emergency drinking water donations and responsible drinking programs, we are guided by our commitment to the communities we call home and the 65,000 hardworking Americans who bring our beer to life. We are powered by a team that shares our passion to create a future with more cheers. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do? 

ROLE SUMMARY:

The draftLine Creative Internship is an internship program that will introduce talented individuals to real-life creative marketing with one of the world’s top marketers, Anheuser-Busch. We’re looking for creative individuals that are tapped into popular culture. The positions will be focused on, creative ideation and content creation. Do you have big ideas for brands that would trend on social media? Do you make amazing Tik Tok videos? Do you always have a good headline or tagline? Are you a designer who can design beer packaging, ads and brand logos? If you have the spirit of creativity – we want to hear from you.

Candidates can expect to receive hands-on experience, learning to build award-winning campaigns from start to finish. Their mentor and support group will help guide them, grow them and set them up for success within the company and beyond. 

 For draftLine - the goal of this program is to identify new talent that can contribute to our agency during the internship, while growing and learning to eventually become potential full-time hires. 

 For the interns - the goal is most certainly to get hired FT, but also very important is to get real-life experience with real-life work to put into their portfolios. 

 WHAT INTERNS CAN EXPECT

·        The core emphasis on 1) What makes a good brief 2) How to brainstorm and think of creative solutions to a problem 3) How to present your ideas in a compelling way. 

·        Interns will support key strategic projects related to how we build & deploy relevant creative solutions on social and digital channels

·        There will be opportunities to meet with specialists in the company to learn about specific things such as digital analytics, production, etc. 

·        Weekly Check-ins with Mentors to discuss feedback and opportunities to grow.

·        Formal mid-point and final evaluation from manager.

·        Formal check in with People Business Partner to discuss career goals and ambitions.

·        Opportunity to onboard and participate in centralized program events with other ABI talent programs.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Hand-on experience with the entire creative process, from the brief to the strategy to the execution
• Development opportunities to help boost skillset and build long-term leadership potential.
• Upon successful completion of the internship, you will be given the opportunity to present your final project(s) and results to our members of Senior Leadership.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current university student or recent university graduate – Bachelor’s Degree with a GPA 3.0 or greater.
• A background in Business or Marketing is encouraged, but all majors are accepted.
• Geographical & Functional mobility – open to experiencing different functions and locations across the U.S. during the 10-week internship.
• As a general rule, the Company does not offer practical training positions for F-1 visa holders nor sponsor individuals for purposes of obtaining temporary work visas (e.g., H-1B) or permanent residency (“Green Cards”). Individuals who require sponsorship will be removed from the selection process.   
• Demonstrates leadership capability in previous work experience and/or extracurricular activities.
• Comfortable working in and leading teams, actively listens, seeks diverse opinions, and fosters inclusion.
• Self-motivated to drive results and deliver above and beyond expectations.
• Embraces ambiguity and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Able to effectively manage several projects and teams at once, while being agile in the face of setbacks and change.
• Consistently questions the status quo, seeks opportunities to improve processes, not afraid of change and willing to take calculated risks.
• Leverages data and insights to provide effective solutions to complex problems.
• Operates with an open mind, is insightful and innovative, wants to know “why” and has diverse interests.

WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH:
At Anheuser-Busch, our purpose is to create a future with more cheers. For more than 165 years as a leading American manufacturer, Anheuser-Busch has delivered a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. As the nation’s top brewer, one of the fastest growing spirits companies, and an insurgent force in energy drinks, we drive economic prosperity nationwide through investments in our people, facilities, and communities. We are the only alcohol company that invests in the U.S. at this scale.