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SAN FRANCISCO – Calling all donut lovers! A California bakery known for its high-quality sweets is looking to hire a “doughnut enthusiast intern” – who includes sampling and photographing the thousands of donuts it makes every day.
Johnny Donuts, a San Francisco-based chain named one of the Food Network’s Top Five Donut Shops in the United States, is looking for a content creator and “social media savant”. The person will create weekly photo and video content for the store’s Instagram and other social media accounts, and help brainstorm new ideas.
“While Instagram has been our bread and butter (pun intended) platform, TikTok enthusiasts are welcome and we value your ideas as active creators,” the job description reads, noting how the selected candidate must have a thorough understanding of cross-promotion. opportunities within the growing #FoodTok community.
The selected candidate will photograph in-store displays, as well as new and seasonal flavors.
“They might even get a chance to sample some of Johnny’s latest creations in the kitchen,” Johnny Donuts founder Craig Blum told Business Insider, who noted that the store makes 3,500 donuts every day.
FILE – Chocolate glazed donuts with colorful sprinkles and frosting on top are shown in a file image. (Photo by Dünzlullstein bild via Getty Images)
The job pays $17.50 per hour and can be used as college credit if needed.
The candidate should have one to two years of photography experience and be familiar with editing software and design tools such as Photoshop, Lightroom and Canva. Video experience is a plus, says the job description.
The individual must have reliable transportation to each store in Northern California, which includes locations in San Francisco, San Rafael, Santa Rosa, and Larkspur. They must also commit to working up to 10 hours per week.
FILE – Fans line up for free donuts at the Johnny Donuts truck during a promotional event for ‘CHiPs’ at the University of California, Berkeley on March 16, 2017 in Berkeley, California. (Photo by Kelly Sullivan/Getty Images)
“Whether you’re seeking college credit or getting your foot in the door with a fast-growing culinary concept, we’re looking for an enterprising individual with creative ideas who tap into the ever-changing social landscape,” Johnny Donuts said.
Interested candidates can apply here at the bottom of the Shop Team page and send a resume to [email protected].
It’s been a good month for donut fans, as Krispy Kreme and Twix recently collaborated to create three new donut flavors available for a limited time. Hostess also announced the latest addition to its line of donettes: Caffeinated Donuts.
This story was reported from Cincinnati.
