The Batmobile . James Bond ’s Aston Martin . TheWienermobile . All iconic vehicles that have a spot in popular civilization , but few multitude get the opportunity to in reality drive one .
IfOscar Mayerdeclares you fit for Wienermobile responsibility , though , now you’re able to .
The company recentlyannouncedits one-year call for number one wood to maneuver its small fleet of Wienermobiles , thehot andiron - shaped vehicle that draw cheers and perplex looks as they span the country . Those looking to raise marque awareness for hot dogs will involve to be college graduate with a degree “ preferably in public relations , journalism , communications , advertizing , or marketing , though applicants are not limited to these degrees , ” according to thejob description . Applicants must have a valid driver ’s permission , be passionate about driving a novelty car , and be unforced to visit 20 province and cover 200,000 miles over the span of a year .
The gig offer a base salary of $ 35,600 plus a health benefits packet and a hebdomadary stipend of $ 150 to spread over meal and personal change of location .
The Wienermobile date back to the 1930s , when Oscar Mayer ’s nephew Carl suggested his uncle work up a 13 - foot - farseeing mobile hot dog for promotional determination . Eligible drivers meet training at Hot Dog High in Madison , Wisconsin ; passenger are said to cod “ shotbun . ”
Competition for the job is fierce : Oscar Mayer asserts that its adoption pace of less than 1 percent of applicant make it more competitive than Ivy League admissions , a nice little fact that may help when your parent take what you ’re now doing for a keep . If you want to apply , applications will beacceptedthrough January 31 .
[ h / tUSA Today ]
A version of this story was published in 2023 ; it has been updated for 2024 .
