Communications Apprentice - Summer 2026

As a Communications Apprentice at Conagra, your responsibilities will include:

• Working with the team on earned media relations initiatives on behalf of the brand communications, corporate communications and foundation groups

• Assisting with the internal communications team during the quarterly Q4 town hall

• Coordinating influencer/brand ambassador relations via brand social channels under the brand communications pillar

• Assisting as needed with events and initiatives on behalf of the Conagra Brands Foundation, including planning for Hunger Action Month

• Working with the brand and corporate communications team on the group’s annual “Future of Snacking” report

• Other projects as identified based on team needs

Is this apprenticeship right for you?

We're looking for someone who wants to be part of promoting the most energized, highest impact culture in the food industry. If you are craving an opportunity to make a difference and be empowered to kick start your professional career in a refuse-to-lose environment, then we want to meet you! We encourage you to discover your potential and we will provide you with unparalleled opportunities to make a difference.

Do you have what it takes?

• You are enrolled in a degree program with at least 1 semester remaining after the apprenticeship program concludes OR are a senior planning to attend graduate school in the Fall

• Communications, Social Media, Public Relations, Marketing or related major preferred.

• Communication Skills: Prepare and present results, both written & oral, to supervisor.

• You are located in the Chicagoland area and can accommodate a hybrid schedule with four full days in the office each week.

We want you to bring your whole self to work and value diversity and inclusion:

• Named a Best Place to Work multiple years by Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index for LGBTQ+

• One of the Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion by The Disability Equality Index

• Top company for LatinX talent as named by Latino Leaders Magazine

• Multi-Year honoree of Civic 50, recognizing the nation’s 50 most civic-minded companies

• Scholarship provider to Thurgood Marshall and Hispanic Scholarship Foundation

Hourly Rate: $20-28

Our Intern Benefits

As a Conagra intern, you get paid holidays, relocation and housing assistance. During your time with us, you’ll have access to learning and development live sessions, as well as tools like LinkedIn Learning. You will also travel to our Omaha campus for Intern Orientation as well as an End of Summer Celebration.

Our Company

Conagra Brands is one of North America's leading branded food companies. Guided by an entrepreneurial spirit, our Company combines a rich heritage of making great food with a sharpened focus on innovation. Our portfolio is evolving to satisfy people's changing food preferences. Our iconic brands, such as Birds Eye, Duncan Hines, Healthy Choice, Marie Callender's, Reddi-wip, and Slim Jim, and emerging brands, including Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP, Duke's, Earth Balance, Gardein, and Frontera, offer choices for every occasion.

We pride ourselves on having the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in the food industry. For more information, visit www.conagrabrands.com.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.