About McDonald’s

McDonald’s is proud to be one of the most recognized brands in the world, with restaurants in over 100 countries that serve 70 million customers daily. As the global leader in the food service industry, our legacy of innovation and hard work continues to drive us.

From drive thru updates to delivery to mobile order and pay, we are innovating quickly and growing. Joining McDonald's means thinking big and preparing for a career that can have influence around the world.

At McDonald’s, we see every day as a chance to create positive impact. We lead through our values centered on inclusivity, service, integrity, community and family. From support of Ronald McDonald House Charities to our Youth Opportunity project and sustainability initiatives, our values keep us dedicated to using our scale for good: good for our customers, people, industry and planet. We also offer outstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance and flexible work arrangements.

While most of us are working remote during COVID-19, we're excited to get back to our state-of-the-art headquarters in the booming West Loop of downtown Chicago! It's set up to be a global hub that cultivates collaboration:

• Take a class at Hamburger University
• Sample future items in our Test Kitchen
• Utilize the latest technology to connect with your team around the globe

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our crew members, staff, operators, and suppliers. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone. We are interested in people who enhance our company culture: Does this role interest you? We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every single requirement!

Why You'll Want this Internship

Enjoy a flexible work environment where you can think critically and feed your need (and ours!) for innovation. After initial training, dive in with your full-time team to learn the business and enjoy robust programming including our Executive Speaker Series, Lunch and Learns with unique teams like Restaurant Architecture and Happy Meals, Employee Business Network sessions, and other training. We designed this internship to provide a smooth transition into McDonald’s so don’t worry – if you bring curiosity and work ethic, we will provide you with the know-how.

We believe we are #BetterTogether, so we encourage networking through Peer Lunches and mentorship from industry leaders who want you to succeed and take pride in guiding you to develop into a McDonald’s future leader.

Global Impact Communications Overview:

The Global Impact Team brings together key functions across McDonald’s that are critical to achieving McDonald’s purpose to feed and foster communities, including Global Communications, Government Relations, Public Policy, Sustainability, International Corporate Relations, Ronald McDonald House Charities, and oversight for the company’s corporate philanthropy and ESG strategy.

The Communications Team is comprised of industry-leading communications experts focusing on (1) Media (2) Executive Communications (3) Brand Communications and (4) McDonald’s System Communications. They are based across McDonald’s global and US footprint, supporting a range of communications priorities from on-the-ground field engagement through international communications. 

Global Impact Communications Objective: 

The overall objective of the Global Impact Communications Team is to elevate McDonald’s Corporation into one of the world’s most admired companies through superior business performance, enabled by world class talent, who embody the McDonald’s values and are inspired to serve our communities.

Global Impact Communications Areas of Responsibility:   

The Communications Team partners across the McDonald’s enterprise to ensure a consistent brand voice and response, as well as communications readiness for issues that have material and reputational impact on the brand.

The team works closely with McDonalds’ global and US markets to develop brand communications strategies and compelling relevant content to drive brand reputation, analyzing trends and conversations globally to help mitigate brand risks and maximize opportunities. 

The team develops and executes cutting-edge campaigns that inspire customers to experience feel-good moments over our food, consumer experience, multicultural strategy, and people activations. We work with internal partners and agencies to drive engaging, creative brand storytelling through an integrated lens across marketing, earned media and various digital channels.

The team also plays the central role of deploying communications internally and externally on behalf of executive leadership, to advance business strategy, communicate McDonald’s purpose, and drive trust amongst key stakeholders.

Why We Will Hire You – strong candidates possess or are developing the following Core Competencies: 

• Curious & Agile:  Comfortable with complex topics; displays an ability to think independently and unafraid to ask questions to gain clarity
• Accountability and Motivation: Self-starter with a strong sense of initiative; displays an ability to manage multiple projects with simultaneous deadlines
• Communication: Excellent oral and written communications skills with an ability to communicate and synthesize information
• Developing and Leveraging Relationships: Understands the importance of building and sustaining relationships in a corporate environment
• Team-Orientation: Displays a strong team-minded approach with ability to work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels
• Composure:  Comfortable working in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment; strong work ethic and personal integrity
• Can work Monday Friday all 10 weeks of the internship (6/6-8/12)  
• Committed to a culture of inclusiveness
•  Must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccination by date of hire to be considered. Proof of vaccination required.

Preferred Majors - we are looking for candidates with an academic major, relevant coursework, or previous volunteer/internship experience in the following areas:

• Communications
• Public Relations
• Journalism
•  English
•  Marketing
• Business

How You’ll be Compensated - you’ll be lovin’ your compensation which will include:

•   $25/Hour (Expect to work 40 hrs. each week)
•  Housing Stipend
•  Access to our world-class headquarters and facilities (gym, company events, rooftop patio)
•  Company-sponsored networking and social events
•  Eligibility for Summer Hours

McDonald’s is committed to providing qualified individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their jobs. Additionally, if you (or another applicant of whom you are aware) require assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise seek assistance in the application process, please contact [email protected]

McDonald’s provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.