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.
SEED and Creative & Design
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.
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.
Stay connected with us on LinkedIn®
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.
Stay connected with us on LinkedIn®
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.
Skills Required
- Freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior standing in school
- Educational experience in Marketing, Business Analytics, Data Science, Entrepreneurship, Graphic Design, or a related field
- Strong critical-thinking skills
- Strong communication skills
- Strong collaboration skills
- Project management skills
- Interest in data visualization and analytics
- Interest in finding innovative solutions to complex business questions
The J.M. Smucker Co. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are described as strong, with a company 401(k) match, immediate vesting in some materials, and access to an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. These elements contribute to a favorable view of total compensation value.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave for all parents and on-site childcare at key locations signal a family-forward approach. Additional supports such as adoption assistance and pet-related leave reinforce this emphasis.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, seasonal compressed schedules, and flexibility options are highlighted across materials. The ability to start with substantial PTO and buy additional time enhances perceived time-off breadth.
The J.M. Smucker Co. Insights
What We Do
Each generation of consumers leaves their mark on culture by establishing new expectations for food and the companies that make it. At The J.M. Smucker Co., it is our privilege to be at the heart of this dynamic with a portfolio that appeals to each generation of people and pets with products found in 90 percent of U.S. homes and countless restaurants. This includes a mix of iconic brands consumers have always loved such as Folgers®, Jif® and Milk-Bone® and new favorites like Café Bustelo®, Smucker’s® Uncrustables® and Rachael Ray® Nutrish®. By continuing to immerse ourselves in consumer and pet parent preferences for food, how it’s purchased and how the companies that make it should operate, we will maintain the important role we play in their lives. This will allow us to continue growing our business and the positive impact we have on all of those who count on us.
