INTERN – BRAND AND COMMUNICATIONS (CREATIVE)
THE BIG PICTURE
Sysco LABS is the Global In-House Center of Sysco Corporation (NYSE: SYY), the world’s largest foodservice company. Sysco ranks 56th in the Fortune 500 list and is the global leader in the trillion-dollar foodservice industry.
Sysco employs over 75,000 associates, has 337 smart distribution facilities worldwide, and over 14,000 IoT-enabled trucks serving 730,000 customer locations. For fiscal year 2025 that ended June 29, 2025, the company generated sales of more than $81.4 billion.
Sysco LABS Sri Lanka delivers the technology that powers Sysco’s end-to-end operations. Everything we do at Sysco LABS supports Sysco’s Purpose of ‘Connecting the world to share food and care for one another’, and our work directly impacts millions of food consumers in a trillion-dollar, global industry.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are on the lookout for an Intern – Brand and Communications (Creative) with a key eye for storytelling, a passion for content creation and an interest in learning more about corporate communications, the technology industry and the workings of a global, Fortune 500 organization.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Collaborating with the Brand and Communications team on corporate communications, content creation and photography/video-related productions; including learning about business communications in the technology industry
Being a TikTok and Instagram hero, creating buzz-worthy content to promote Sysco LABS
Working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and handling day-to-day responsibilities paying close attention to detail
Supporting colleagues with different communications needs that may arise
REQUIREMENTS:
Pursuing a degree in Psychology, Sociology, Communications, Business Administration, or a similar field (or have some excellent skills in these areas)
Experience in digital media marketing and content creation
A passion for photography; previous experience with videography or photoshoots will be an added advantage
Having a strong online presence on TikTok (extra points if you're a TikToker)
Working knowledge of Adobe tools such as Photoshop or Illustrator), Canva and CapCut; familiarity with MS Co-Pilot or ChatGPT and similar GenAI used for content creation will be advantageous
Having amazing verbal and written English communication skills
Having intellectual curiosity and the ability to work independently
Able to research and summarize complex or extensive subject matter; organizing information and being able to clearly articulate ideas
A keen eye for detail and exposure to creative writing and social media content creation
BENEFITS:
An attractive allowance
Paid birthday leave
Exposure to the corporate culture of a Fortune 100 company
An opportunity to work with and learn from industry specialists, and develop professionally in your chosen field
Opportunities to network and build lasting professional relationships
A progressive environment that promotes work-life harmony and personal development
Sysco LABS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- Pursuing a degree in Psychology, Sociology, Communications, Business Administration, or similar
- Experience in digital media marketing and content creation
- Passion for photography and experience with videography or photoshoots
- Strong online presence on TikTok
- Working knowledge of Adobe tools, Canva, and CapCut
- Familiarity with MS Co-Pilot or ChatGPT for content creation
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
- Ability to work independently and have intellectual curiosity
- Skills in researching and summarizing complex information
- Exposure to creative writing and social media content creation
Sysco Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sysco and has not been reviewed or approved by Sysco.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple national medical plan options with telehealth, behavioral health resources, and targeted programs indicate broad coverage and support. Preventive care access and ancillary offerings (dental, vision, Rx advocacy) further reinforce the package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with automatic company contributions plus a match, alongside an employee stock purchase plan, underscores solid retirement support. At union locations, enhanced pension terms add to perceived long‑term value.
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Pay Growth & Progression — Recent collective bargaining outcomes with substantial wage increases demonstrate meaningful pay progression where contracts apply. In high‑volume markets, incentive structures can amplify earnings beyond base rates.
Sysco Insights
What We Do
Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food and related products to customers who prepare meals away from home. This includes restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments, entertainment venues, and more. Sysco operates almost 340 distribution centers, in over 10 countries, with 76,000 colleagues serving approximately 730,000 customer locations. The company generated sales of more than $81 billion in fiscal year 2025 that ended June 28, 2025. As the world’s largest food-away-from-home distributor, Sysco offers customized supply chain solutions, bespoke specialty product offerings, and culinary support to drive customers to innovate and optimize their operations. We act as a trusted business partner to our customers, helping them grow through our industry-leading portfolio that includes fresh produce, premium proteins, specialty products, sustainably focused items, equipment and supplies, and innovative culinary solutions. For more information, visit www.sysco.com. For important news and key information for Sysco investors, visit the Investor Relations section of the company’s website at investors.sysco.com.
