The Snap Academies are nine week, paid summer training program hosted by Snap Inc., the makers of Snapchat. As a Snap Storytelling Academy Scholar, you will immerse yourself in a professional creative environment designed to make you internship-ready. If accepted, you’ll get the opportunity to:
+ Learn from Snap team members shaping products used around the world
+ Build meaningful connections with dedicated Snap mentors
+ Create standout portfolio pieces and expand your professional network
+ Elevate your collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills
+ Immerse yourself in a dynamic, nine-week Snap-designed curriculum built for your future in the tech industry
Our Snap Storytelling Academy is looking to build a cohort of 15 aspirational students with solid professional experience in written and verbal communication tasks. Experience or exposure to conducting customer and market research, defining brand strategy, conducting a marketing campaign, or producing internal/external communications is a huge plus. This academy will provide Scholars with the opportunity to participate in custom, technical workshops, fireside chats, and receive mentorship from Snap Inc. team members.
Quick Facts:
+ Receive an academy payment for participation and completion of the nine-week program and academy-related expenses
+ Designed for community college (or recent transfer) students
+ Spend Monday - Friday learning from June 15, 2026 to August 14, 2026
+ Snap Storytelling Academy is held in-person at the Snap Offices in Santa Monica, CA
+ 15 Scholars for each of the four Snap Academies
If you’re passionate about learning, then we’re talking to you!
What you'll do:
Identify target audience, appropriate channels, and measurable outcomesExecute a plan through the use of Project Management toolsCreate a novel customer experience that brings a brand to lifeMake recommendations for the market strategy based on dataWrite Snappy copy - emails, social media content, press releases Serve as Snap Academy ambassador for future cohorts!
Eligibility and Pathways:
The Snap Academies are designed to provide professional pathways for Scholars who have traditionally faced systemic barriers to entry in the tech industry. We welcome applicants who meet one of the following criteria: Community College Pathway: You are a current community college student or have recently transferred to a four-year institution.Expansion Pathway: You are a current four-year university student and identify as Opportunity Youth (this includes individuals with lived experience in the foster care system, the juvenile justice system, or those who have experienced housing insecurity).Important Note: Due to the specific mission and funding of this program, we are unable to consider applications from four-year university students who do not fall under the "Expansion/Opportunity" designation.
Participation Requirements:
Beyond the educational pathways above, all Scholars must meet the following participation requirements:Age: Must be 18 years or older.Enrollment: Must be a currently enrolled student with a graduation date no sooner than Fall 2026.Residency: Must reside in the Southern California area for the duration of the program.Attendance: Must be available for the full nine-week duration (June 15 – August 14, 2026) and able to attend in-person at Snap HQ in Santa Monica, CA, Monday through Friday.Commute: Must have access to reliable transportation to and from the Santa Monica headquarters.
Our ideal Academy Scholar cohort member is:
Aligned with Snap Inc.’s mission, values and voice. Learn more at www.snap.comDemonstrates strong written and verbal communication skillsExperienced with (via coursework or projects) conducting customer and market research, defining brand strategy, developing a marketing campaign, or producing internal/external communicationsHas examples of their storytelling experience, such as marketing campaigns, press kits, blog posts, social media/influencer strategy, or sales pitch deckPassionate about telling engaging stories that people love Familiar with digital and social media platforms and emerging trendsComfortable presenting ideas and receiving feedback in group environments
It's a bonus if you have:
Coursework or project experience in audience segmentation, go-to-market strategy, or 360 degree campaign planningUnderstanding of how brands differentiate, build equity, and communicate clear value propositionsNatural ability to draw people in because of the persuasive ideas you are presentingExperience with foundational sales skills, including identifying customer needs, building relationships, and communicating value