Marketing Intern, Summer 2027

The J.M. Smucker Co. is a consumer goods company offering an internship program across marketing teams. The Marketing Intern will evaluate data and business trends, conduct analyses using syndicated and internal sales data, communicate insights, and develop recommendations through an in-depth industry study. Depending on team placement, the intern may support brand marketing, brand experience, innovation, integrated media, creative and design, or insights and market intelligence.

What you'll do:

• Work directly on JMS brands to execute projects and develop the long-term trajectory of the brand
• Balance the analytical analysis of the business with creative growth strategies by leveraging all different marketing tactics
• Partner with our internal center of excellence and Brand Marketing teams as well as external agency partners to deliver consumer engagement programs utilizing data, content, technology, creative and media strategies
• Work to provide input into critical campaign briefs, integrated experience mapping, and related tactical plans/deployment
• Lean in on consumer trends to create the next new item in our portfolio that will drive growth for both JMS and the categories we play in
• You will start from a concept and work across teams to bring the item to life, all while keeping the consumer at the core of the proposition & brand’s long term strategy top of mind
• Help plan and build media strategies, utilizing data, technology, and knowledge of the modern media landscape
• Collaborate across the marketing and brand teams to bring to life and realize our business and communication goals
• Leverage data to be a strong partner to both the brand and customer teams, as you create actionable insights to deliver category growth
• Focus on data and creative solutions to ensure that the categories JMS plays in drive success
• Capitalize on trends & ensure JMS and market is well positioned
• Assist in gathering and analyzing consumer, market, and competitive data to uncover trends and provide recommendations that support business growth

What they're looking for:

• Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior standing in school with requisite educational experience in Marketing, Business Analytics, Data Science, Entrepreneurship, Graphic Design or another related field
• A well-rounded skill set including strong critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and project management skills as well as an interest in data visualization, analytics, and finding innovative solutions to complex business questions

Benefits:

• Hybrid work arrangement: onsite a minimum of 9 days a month primarily during core weeks as determined by the Company; maybe more as business need requires
• A collaborative and supportive environment where you are treated like a true peer and challenged to be your best
• Hands-on training with a dedicated mentor
• Connect with peers and leaders throughout the company
• Contribute to high-profile projects that support the Company’s growing categories like snacks, coffee and pet food
• Unique opportunities to network and interact with company leadership
• Customized professional development sessions
• Networking events and social outings with fellow interns
• Access to a fully equipped fitness center, complete with a basketball court, indoor walking track, and recreational league sports
• The Orchard, our gourmet cafeteria, offering breakfast and lunch with seasonal and locally-sourced ingredients