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# Brand Specialist Intern at The Fork

- **Company:** The Fork
- **Location:** Milan, Italy
- **Posted:** 2026-09-14
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-18
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/thefork/jobs/8200726

## Job description

Brand Specialist Intern

Join our Movement and Champion Restaurant Culture! 💚

At TheFork we believe that the best things in life happen around the table.

As the leading restaurant booking platform in Europe, we connect the broadest community of loyal diners with the world’s favorite restaurants. Powered by innovation and a deep passion for the restaurant industry, we create unique dining experiences across 11 countries.

We’re part of the Tripadvisor Group and proud to be building a diverse, people-first culture where “respect”, “ownership”, “growth” and “better together” values thrive. If you’re passionate about food, technology, and making a real impact, your seat at the table is ready.

👉 [Discover life at TheFork](https://www.careers.thefork.com/)

What you will do:

- Support the Italian Brand team in the execution of brand, Social Media and PR strategies to increase TheFork's visibility and brand equity
- Assist with copywriting and copy checking for ATL, BTL, PR, Social Media and digital campaigns
- Help coordinate local events and brand activations
- Contribute to influencer and content creator marketing campaigns, keeping an eye on emerging trends and formats on Instagram and TikTok
- Support the creation of short-form video content (filming and basic editing) for our social channels
- Create presentations and communication materials for internal and external stakeholders
- Monitor campaign results and media coverage across PR and social channels

Who you are:

- Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communication, Media, or related fields, or having completed studies in these areas no more than one year ago
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
- Curiosity, creativity, and a genuine passion for branding and the food industry - a true foodie at heart
- Creative and able to bring a lateral-thinking approach to tasks
- Detail-oriented, including an eye for aesthetics
- Up to date with social media trends, especially on Instagram and TikTok
- Excellent writing and storytelling skills in Italian, with strong attention to tone and detail
- Native proficiency in Italian and advanced proficiency in written and spoken English
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
- Available for a curricular or extracurricular internship

You Can Impress With These Additions:

- Knowledge of the Influencer/Content Creator Marketing scenario, ideally with a good understanding of the Italian content creator landscape, especially in the food/restaurant vertical
- Basic graphic design skills or visual sensibility; familiarity with Figma, Photoshop, or similar tools
- Basic videomaking and video editing skills (e.g. Edits, CapCut, Premiere Rush, or similar tools)
- Previous experience in PR, Social Media, influencer marketing, or event coordination (academic or internship)
- Interest in data-driven communication (data journalism mindset is a plus)

What we offer you:

😄 An awesome team

⚖ Flexible working environment (2 days home office per week + up to 4 total weeks additional flexibility during the summer period and in December to work fully remotely)

🍕 Lunch vouchers available for each working day (because yes, we like to try our best restaurants)

🌎 International teams and a multicultural environment spanning 10 offices across Europe

🤝 Highly inclusive working environment

🎓 Continuous learning and development programs

🍴 Amazing offices with dining, coffee points and leisure area

🎤 Team building events

We believe that we are better together, and we welcome you for who you are. We endeavor to ensure  that everyone - regardless of ability, age, socio-economic & cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender expression, gender identity, ideology, national origin, race, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under  applicable law -has the opportunity to reach their full potential. At TheFork, we want you to bring us your unique perspectives and experiences, so we can collectively continue disrupting the restaurant industry and go from good to great.

TheFork is committed to a fair recruitment process. If you have special needs and require reasonable support during your application,  interview, or participation in the selection process due to health conditions or disability, please direct your inquiries to AccessibleRecruitment@TheFork.com. Our HR team will review the request and respond accordingly.

## #LI-MA1

## About The Fork

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: TheFork is the leading online restaurant booking platform in Europe, connecting diners with restaurants through an app and website that offers reservations, reviews, and payment solutions.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Subsidiary of TripAdvisor, Inc. – NASDAQ: TRIP)
- **Headquarters**: Paris, France
- **Founded**: 2007
- **Founders**: Not publicly available (the company was originally founded as LaFourchette; Bertrand Jelensperger is often cited as a co-founder, but no official confirmation in provided sources)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Restaurant technology / Online food booking and discovery
- **Target customers**: B2C (diners) and B2B (restaurants, from independent establishments to large groups)
- **Mission or purpose**: “We believe that the best things in life happen around the table. Our passion drives us to create innovative technology that fosters human connection.” [careers.thefork.com](https://www.careers.thefork.com/about)

## Products & Services
- **[TheFork App]**: Consumer mobile and web platform for discovering restaurants, reading verified reviews, booking tables 24/7, and accessing exclusive discounts and loyalty rewards. [about.thefork.com](https://about.thefork.com/)
- **[TheFork Manager]**: SaaS solution for restaurants to manage reservations, optimize occupancy, reduce no-shows, handle payments, and streamline operations. Used by over 55,000 restaurants across 11 countries. [careers.thefork.com](https://www.careers.thefork.com/about)
- **[TheFork Pay]**: In-app contactless payment solution that allows diners to pay directly through the app, reducing wait times. Launched in 2020 and now available in over 20,000 restaurants in France, Italy, and Spain. [careers.thefork.com](https://www.careers.thefork.com/about)
- **[TheFork Gift Card]**: Digital gift card redeemable at 25,000+ partner restaurants in France, Italy, and Spain, with instant booking confirmation. [careers.thefork.com](https://www.careers.thefork.com/about)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (TheFork is a wholly owned subsidiary of TripAdvisor; no standalone valuation available)
- **Key Metric**: Total funding of USD 14.8M prior to acquisition; annual revenue not publicly available
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Acquired by TripAdvisor in May 2014; prior venture rounds included unnamed investors. Notable restaurant partners include Alain Ducasse and Martín Berasategui. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-fork/)
- **Growth Signals**: Over 40 million app downloads, 20 million monthly visits, 20 million verified reviews, and 55,000+ restaurant partners in 12 countries. Recent launches include Revenue Management tool and a brand refresh (2023). [about.thefork.com](https://about.thefork.com/)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Network effects**: Large, engaged community of diners and a broad base of restaurant partners create a self-reinforcing ecosystem.
- **Integrated payment solution**: TheFork Pay reduces friction for diners and restaurants, differentiating from pure booking platforms.
- **Exclusive discounts and loyalty program**: Drives repeat usage and customer retention.
- **Established brand in Europe**: Strong presence in France, Italy, Spain, and other key markets with over 15 years of history.

## Strategic Focus
- **Digital transition of restaurant bookings**: Pushing toward 100% online reservations through tools like Revenue Management and TheFork Pay.
- **Data-driven insights**: Providing restaurants with analytics to optimize pricing and occupancy.
- **Expansion of payment solutions**: Scaling TheFork Pay to more countries and restaurants.
- **Brand refresh and marketing**: Increasing visibility and connecting more diners with restaurants.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Values include “Better Together,” “Make it Memorable,” “Come as You Are,” and “Dig In.” Emphasis on collaboration, diversity, inclusion, and a “can-do” attitude. [careers.thefork.com](https://www.careers.thefork.com/culture)
- **Growth & Learning**: Lifelong learning culture with leadership programs, coaching, mentoring, and virtual workshops.
- **Work Environment**: Offices across Europe (Paris, Barcelona, Milan, London, etc.). Remote/hybrid policy not explicitly stated but likely flexible given tech nature.
- **Perks**: Opportunity to work in a fast-growing, international team with a product used by millions. 52 active job postings as of mid-2026, indicating ongoing hiring.
- **Engineering Culture**: 13% of employees in technical roles; active recruitment for senior software engineers and data engineering managers. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-fork/)

## Sources
1. [careers.thefork.com](https://www.careers.thefork.com/about)
2. [careers.thefork.com](https://www.careers.thefork.com/culture)
3. [about.thefork.com](https://about.thefork.com/)
4. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-fork/)

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