Internship Communications

At Food LionAssociates are the most important assets to our organization. We want associates to have meaningful careers full of variety and challenges. Each associate contributes to the overall success of Food Lion and in return we strive to provide all associates with a fulfilling work experience and reward performance and commitment. We are committed to the professional development of our associates through on-the-job learning opportunities and training.

Program Overview

Internship positions are available for a broad range of challenging assignments. Our Summer Internship Program provides an opportunity to learn more about the complex supermarket industry. Internship participants will have the ability to develop the leadership skills and business knowledge they will need to begin their career. This internship experience is an opportunity to work on projects that are meaningful and hands-on. Throughout the summer interns will work in a team environment designed to promote and reward individuality innovation leadership and strong business results.

Program Details

• 12-Week paid summer internship
• Community service opportunities supporting Food Lion Feeds
• Career development and professional enhancement via learning activities
• Lunch & Learn sessions with business leaders
• End of program presentation to business leaders
• Housing provided
• Transportation provided if needed

Program Qualifications

• Minimum GPA of 3.0 is required ***All applicants are expected to provide a copy of their transcript with their resume showing they meet this requirement****
• Permanent employment authorization/ US citizenship
• Enrolled in a Bachelors or masters program when applying

Required Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization
• Self-Motivated
• Team-oriented thinking
• Excellent organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job
• Good judgment solving problems and making decisions
• Ability to take initiative and ask questions learn quickly and strive for results.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation

Key Responsibilities/Project Details

Projects may fall under any of the following areas:Communications such as writing articles interviewing associates for articles modernizing communication methods developing new communication tools supporting The Mane Line associate newsletter or other communications projects.

Internship Key Dates:

• Postings Early Fall
• Interview and Selection November- December
• Internship dates: May 25 2026 through August 7 2026

Skills and Abilities

Self-management and initiative
Results-driven with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Project management and organizational abilities
Writing storytelling and interviewing/sourcing stories
Creativity and effective communication skills
Familiarity with or experience in social media is a plus
Adequate visual ability to review written materials accurately
Comfortable using computers and technical systems required for the role

Familiarity with AP Style is a plus

Required Skills/Education: Function Specific

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to think innovatively
• Ability to influence without authority
• Excellent organizational planning influence communication and presentation skills
• Self-motivated and persuasive in presenting and selling ideas and executing their implementation
• Preferred degree with a concentration in Journalism Public Relations Communications Marketing or English

Learning Objectives:

• Fully understand the Food Lion strategy of Easy Fresh & Can Count on Food Lion Every Day.
• Understand the concept of a selling organization and the role that Communications plays in bringing our brand strategy and culture to life in our stores while simultaneously managing the companys corporate reputation.
• Fundamental Understanding of the 4 Ps and how we execute them to deliver our overall company strategy

Food Lion provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth and related conditions) national origin age disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or gender expression or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you have a disability and require assistance in the application process please contact our Recruiting Department