Your Opportunity as a Marketing Intern
As an intern within our Marketing department, you will evaluate data and business trends and communicate those insights to the core business team. You will execute specifically requested analyses via syndicated data (Circana & Internal Sales systems) and provide the “story,” not just the data, to managers and supervisors. You will also complete an in-depth study of an industry topic, and present out to the broader organization, leaning on strong data points to deliver a recommendation/path forward.
Location: Orrville, OH
Work Arrangements: Hybrid - onsite a minimum of 9 days a month primarily during core weeks as determined by the Company; maybe more as business need requires
In this role you will have the opportunity to be on one of the teams below:
Brand Marketing
- 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.
Brand Experience
- 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.
Innovation
- 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.
Integrated Media
- 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.
Creative Content Management
- Coordinate the production of various creative content (including in-store tactics, digital content and digital advertising) across Smucker's portfolio of brands in partnership with the Brand Experience teams, collaborating directly with our in-house creative team of designers, writers and other specialists.
- Creative project management inclusive of project intake and setup, defining timelines and ensuring the successful completion of projects through the established creative workflows.
Insights & Market Intelligence
- Assist in gathering and analyzing consumer, market, and competitive data to uncover trends and provide recommendations that support business growth.
- Create reports and presentations that summarize key insights from research, helping cross-functional teams make informed marketing, innovation, and commercialization decisions
What we are 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.
Application Period:
- Application period closes on November 6th, 2026
Why Choose the J.M. Smucker Company’s Internship Program?
Are you seeking an exceptional internship experience at a Fortune 500 company? At Smucker, we are dedicated to providing a world-class, award-winning internship that offers you the opportunity to:
- Learn: Unlock your potential in a collaborative and supportive environment where you are treated like a true peer and challenged to be your best.
- Grow: Benefit from hands-on training with a dedicated mentor and connect with peers and leaders throughout the company.
- Lead: Contribute to high-profile projects that support our Company’s growing categories like snacks, coffee and pet food.
Additional Perks:
Along with engaging work, we offer a variety of benefits to ensure your internship is both rewarding and memorable. These include:
- 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
- A competitive compensation package, including paid corporate holidays
- Compensation range: $19-$23/hr
- **Actual hourly rate is determined based upon the year of college that will be completed at the start of the internship**
- A housing stipend for interns relocating for the program
Experience an internship where you can learn, grow, and lead — all while being part of something special at Smucker.
The Right Place for You
We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.
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We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.
