Make sure you are connected to the correct Instagram account before proceeding. Note - You can apply with a private or public account, however if currently private, you will need to switch to a public account by August 1st in order to be considered. Your account will have to be public throughout the duration of the campaign.
Calling all tech lovers!
Do you want to be part of an ambassador program that really speaks to college students? Are you an aspiring
content creator who wants to work with a major tech retailer? Do you consider yourself a tech-leader on your
college campus? If you answered yes to any of these questions - you are in the right place!
Applications to join the #BestBuyCollegeCrew are now closed. Check here to see the finalists!
After a year like 2020-2021 where so much of the school year took place online, we are looking forward to what this new year has in store - whether you’re reporting in digitally or IRL - we have a lot to look forward to. We are seeking student-leaders who have a desire to inspire their communities using technology from Best Buy.
Best Buy is searching for a group of social ambassadors from across the country to join this year’s #BestBuyCollegeCrew. You’re someone who has big dreams, a love for all things tech and an ambition to create cool content. As part of this program, Best Buy will connect you with the tech to make all those dreams come true.
Apply to be in the #BestBuyCollegeCrew, and we’ll connect you with the latest tech, products, resources, and experts for a real world career experience that will support you and your imagination of all the possibilities.
You’ll get a 5 month paid contract to share tech-focused content on your personal social accounts each month.
Best Buy will select certain pieces of content from the #BestBuyCollegeCrew to repost on their own social accounts, instantly expanding your social reach and giving you some great exposure.
As part of the #BestBuyCollegeCrew, you will have the chance to connect with established social content creators and Best Buy executives to learn about the industry and gain some real world experience.
Each month you’ll get a tech drop to help you create social content and spread the word about Best Buy to your audience and campus. Assignments will range from product focuses, brand messages and seasonal moments to open ended topics where you get to pick your tech!
You’re a digital leader, and we know you have a community on campus that you are part of and support. If you’re selected as a semifinalist, you will get to nominate a deserving group, team or classmate from your school to win a Best Buy tech package (values at $2,500). Two winners will be selected from the group of finalists.
Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the prompts to sync your account. Note - your account must be public to apply.
It will only take you about 10 minutes. Be sure to read the Application Terms (linked) before hitting submit!
After applying, you’ll be sent custom #BestBuyCollegeCrew Instagram In-Feed and Story assets along with a TikTok background. Post it on your feeds to let your audience know you’ve applied and what being a Best Buy College Crew member would mean to you.
Once you’ve applied, you will receive a link to your personalized testimonial page where anyone can leave a message about why you would be a great #BestBuyCollegeCrew member. These can be teachers, friends, followers, colleagues, family members, anyone who believes in you as a tech lover and leader! We will be evaluating testimonial count as a part of your overall application.
July 6 Applications Open
July 25 Applications Close
August 10 #BestBuyCollegeCrew Semifinalists Selected and Announced
August 15 Semifinalists submit your nomination for Tech for Another donation + Last day to submit testimonials!
August 20 #BestBuyCollegeCrew Finalists Announced
September 2021 - January 2022 Ambassador Content Live
Salim Garcia
“I enjoyed being a part of the Best Buy College Crew! It was a journey but a fun one. I liked working alongside such amazing creative students and also receiving such cool tech products that I didn’t even know existed!”
Cayla Quade
“Being part of the Best Buy College Crew was so much fun! I have learned so much and got to try out so many new tech products that I probably would not have known about if it was not for this program! I am so thankful I got the opportunity and would recommend it to anyone I know!”
Kwizera Richard
“This experience gave insight on what it’s like working with brands as a creator”
Reanna Abriam
“I loved being able to have free reign with the content I create as well as being supported by an incredible team. This is a great opportunity for those who want to explore being a content creator and is such a unique thing to have on your resume!”
Megan Becken
“Being a Best Buy College Crew member was such an amazing experience that I would not trade for the world. I loved getting to try new tech products and share my experience with my followers. This program was so incredible and I am grateful I got to be a part of it. Throughout the process I really saw myself grow and gain real-world work experience and insights on the world of influencer marketing tactics.”
Nicholas Lloyd Van Lue
“The Best Buy College Crew program was one of the most amazing opportunities I have done in college. The experience has grown my confidence, personality, creativity and even video editing skills”
Imani Maxberry
“This was a life changing opportunity. My life has been totally upgraded and I was able to focus more on school while I was in Best Buy College Crew. I had no idea how many useful items Best Buy had. I have tech everywhere now in my kitchen, office, patio and more. During my semester with Best Buy College Crew I was able to achieve straight A's for the first time since being in college so I thank you guys for that.”
This year, we are looking for 25 students to join the #BestBuyCollegeCrew as College Ambassadors.
The #BestBuyCollegeCrew will run from September 2021 - January 2022. New ambassadors will be selected each year.
This is a paid ambassadorship - Together we would work on exciting projects such as campaign collaborations producing social content for Best Buy and their many vendors.
We’re accepting applicants from full time or part time students at four year colleges, two year colleges, grad schools, community colleges - you name it. We encourage applicants of all races, ethnicities, abilities and social backgrounds to apply. Anyone with an active public Instagram account and passion for tech is welcome to be part of the #BestBuyCollegeCrew!
Nope! We are looking for students who like creating content, want to boost their social following and are excited about partnering with a large tech retail brand!
You must be 18 years or older.
You must be legally authorized to work in the United States and attend an accredited university in the US to apply for this program.
Yes, this program is open to any student enrolled at an accredited university.
Our diverse panel of judges will review and evaluate all applications and testimonials. Our selections will move forward to the semifinalist round where you’ll nominate a group/organization to also receive a Best Buy tech package (more details below). From there, we’ll select 25 finalists to join the #BestBuyCollegeCrew.
If the panel of judges selects your application, you’ll proceed to the semifinalist stage at which point you’ll nominate your group, team, or classmate to receive a Best Buy tech package valued at $2,500. The nomination consists of a write up describing why you’re nominating them, discussing their impact on the campus and talking about how they would benefit from the tech bundle. This will need to be submitted by Sunday, August 15. We’ll choose two winners once our finalists have been selected!
This partnership is a job - you are being compensated for your time, efforts, and voice in creating exciting and meaningful content on behalf of Best Buy. We know you will also be juggling a full college course load, as well as, your social life and this will need to be prioritized with the appropriate importance. We aim to best prepare our ambassadors and offer proper lead time so they can plan accordingly each month - roughly 6 weeks from creative briefing to seeing content live. With that said we would estimate about 5 - 10 hours each month will need to be devoted your responsibilities of #BestBuyCollegeCrew.
Feel free to email us with any questions at [email protected]
The #BestBuyCollegeCrew is an ambassador program made for ambitious, driven tech enthusiasts. If you’re a digital leader on your college campus looking to create informative social content to inspire your audience, this is the program for you.
