Starbucks job offering up to six figures to travel, drink coffee
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If you love coffee, have the travel bug and are addicted to your phone, Starbucks may have the perfect job for you.
Starbucks is hiring two content creators to travel to some of the company's most unique locations around the world, the coffee company announced on May 28.
The creators' main responsibility will be to capture their experiences at these locations, which may include a Starbucks coffee farm in Costa Rica, the Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Milan or coffeehouses in Tokyo, the company said in a news release.
"The creators will highlight the care and craft that goes into every cup of Starbucks coffee as well as the diverse Starbucks experiences in communities around the world," Starbucks said in the release.
With the full-time, yearlong roles comes a salary of up to $136,000, according to the job listing.
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What does a Starbucks content creator do?
According to Starbucks' job description, the content creators will travel to 10-15 of the company's locations around the world over a one-year timeframe.
In addition to the travel portion, the employees will be tasked with creating "engaging social content highlighting interesting, social-first stories focused on our global brand and product experiences," the description reads.
The creative part of the role will include creating and pitching ideas, as well as editing and publishing videos for Starbucks' social channels.
How to apply to be a Starbucks content creator
Starbucks is hiring two content creators, including one current employee and one external candidate.
The application window is open until June 13. Interested candidates can apply on Starbucks' website.
The process also includes a video requirement — applicants must post a video on TikTok explaining why they are the right fit for the job. The video must be public and include #StarbucksGlobalCoffeeCreator in the caption.
Applicants must be U.S. residents who are at least 18 years old with a valid passport. Outside of the travel associated with the role, it is a remote position.
Starbucks content creator salary
According to the job posting, the salary range for the content creator role is between $80,100-$136,000.
Travel costs and expenses associated with work trips will be covered by Starbucks, the job description reads.
Additionally, the role comes with insurance, paid vacation and retirement benefits.
Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY. She can be reached at melina.khan@usatoday.com.
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