Internship

Nutrition Intern

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MyFitnessPal

MyFitnessPal

201-500 employees

Digital health platform for fitness tracking

Consumer Software
Healthcare

Compensation Overview

$25Hourly

No H1B Sponsorship

Remote in USA

Remote work allowed from any state in the continental U.S. (not including AK).

Category
Public Health
Biology & Biotech
Requirements
  • Be a current, full-time college student with at least one academic term remaining following an internship at MyFitnessPal. The following students are generally eligible: Students pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition (with the intent to become a registered dietitian) graduating between December 2025 and May 2026 (rising Juniors or Seniors), Students completing their Master of Science degree with an emphasis in nutrition between December 2025 and May 2026, Full Time MBA students between the 1st and 2nd year of their program
  • Ability to read, interpret and communicate nutrition science. We value evidenced-based nutrition science at MyFitnessPal - ability to source and translate nutrition science into messaging for consumers will be a key component of your role.
  • Organization and Work Streams. Must demonstrate strong organizational skills and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Communication is key. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Detail oriented. Attention to detail is key when navigating nutrition science and multiple work streams. Meeting deadlines and completing tasks in a timely manner will be required.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and independently. The nutrition team works cross-functionally at MyFitnessPal supporting marketing and product team work streams. You will also need to be able to work independently in a remote environment.
  • Strong initiative and self-starter. You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, take initiative to propose new ideas, and hit the ground running building off of those ideas and welcoming new work streams in order to develop final products.
  • Connectivity and Work Environment. You will need access to reliable internet and a comfortable place to work in a remote environment.
Responsibilities
  • Assist in enhancing food data quality within the app by supporting our team of Food Data Curators on reviewing reported foods, editing food data and nutrition fact verification of recipes.
  • Build your nutrition communication skills through authoring a monthly newsletter and opportunities to work cross-functionally with our PR, Editorial and Social Media teams.
  • Support our healthcare professional engagement strategy, with a key focus on registered dietitians.
  • Remain informed of nutrition industry trends, current nutrition research and developments, monitoring coverage to identify areas of opportunity.
  • Provide regular reports on projects and work streams.

MyFitnessPal is a digital health and fitness platform that helps users achieve their weight loss and wellness goals through a mobile app and website. Users can log their food intake, track exercise, and receive personalized meal plans and health advice. The platform operates on a freemium model, offering basic features for free while charging for premium services that provide advanced tracking and custom reports. MyFitnessPal aims to support a diverse range of clients in their health journeys by providing valuable tools and resources.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$17.5M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2005

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • MyFitnessPal's new Voice Log feature simplifies food tracking for premium users.
  • The partnership with Medmate enhances weight management solutions in Australia.
  • MyFitnessPal's Quick Start High Protein Meal Plan educates users on protein benefits.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from free fitness apps may erode MyFitnessPal's market share.
  • Voice Log feature may raise privacy concerns, affecting user adoption.
  • Reliance on premium subscriptions could be risky if users prefer the free version.

What makes MyFitnessPal unique

  • MyFitnessPal offers a comprehensive database for food and nutrition tracking.
  • The app integrates gamification to motivate users in their health journey.
  • MyFitnessPal's freemium model provides both free and premium features for diverse user needs.

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Benefits

Remote work flexibility

Physical office in Austin, TX

Annual, in-person company retreats

Company paid lunches & working sessions

Flexible time-off policy + flexible working hours (Unlimited PTO Plan)

Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Safe Harbor 401K program

parental leave

Monthly Wellness Allowance

Reward & recognition platform

MyFitnessPal Premium

Modern Virtual Learning and Development Library

DEI Committee