Summer 2026 - Brand Management Internship

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Chicago, IL
Hybrid
55-55 Hourly
Internship
Consumer Web • Food • Manufacturing
The Role
Interns will work on brand management, providing analysis and recommendations based on consumer insights, while gaining exposure to senior management and real-world projects.
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Conagra’s Brand Management internship program will allow interns to hone analytical and strategic thinking skills while working on immersive and challenging projects for some of the nation’s most iconic brands. It will provide exposure to senior management, allow interns to experience day-to-day work as an Associate Brand Manager, and afford interns the opportunity to learn more about our businesses through networking events. Interns provide in-depth analysis of business trends and provide, action-oriented business recommendations.

Associate Brand Management internships will be offered at Headquarters in The Merchandise Mart in Chicago, IL. The internship will last 11 weeks June-August 2026.

Project assignment might include:

  • Working on a highly recognized consumer brands such as Birds Eye, Vlasic, Slim Jim / Duke's, Healthy Choice, Bertolli, and Duncan Hines
  • Analyzing competitor actions and strategies and recommending brand responses
  • Evaluating new product opportunities and platforms based on consumer insights
  • Re-staging and positioning product platforms
  • Establishing the strategy and execution
  • Preparing and evaluating bids for new retailer business
  • Developing Sales Stories for new retailer opportunities

As an intern:

  • You will be owners of a specific projects with real-world application that will provide you with opportunity to showcase your marketing skills and knowledge on one or several of our consumer recognized brands, providing exposure to the world of brand management.
  • Have exposure to Brand leadership within the organization that will provide mentorship and on-the-job training. Build and establish business relationships with cross-functional groups and learn how our teams execute long-term strategic objectives.
  • Grow skills in data analytics: learn about consumer behaviors, trends, and motivations around food to translate consumer insights into action. Develop familiarity and proficiency with industry-leading point-of-sale data platforms to inform strategic recommendations.
  • Evaluate product landscape, analyzing competitor actions and strategies and recommending brand responses.
  • Develop a strong financial acumen: manage your P&L and learn how to drive your brand forward to achieve strong business results. Explore ways to grow brands through forecasting, pricing, and shelving strategies to meet consumer demands.

Conagra will:

  • Offer a challenging and rewarding internship experience to showcase and develop your marketing and brand management skills through projects with real-world application to our business
  • Provide a comprehensive training program to get you immersed into the world of brand management through both formalized and on-the-job training
  • Provide exposure to brand managers and business leaders through networking activities
  • Provide paid housing in downtown Chicago as you explore all that the city has to offer

Job Qualifications:

  • Must be entering your 1st year MBA program Summer/Fall 2025 and will not graduate prior to August 2026
  • People who are creative and innovative
  • Critical thinkers who can solve problems and make data-driven decisions
  • Demonstrate leadership when championing ideas and concepts
  • Team players who work well in cross-functional work groups
  • Individuals with strong interpersonal skills
  • Analytical thinkers who are comfortable with distilling data

This job posting is an “Evergreen Requisition” designed to gather talent for current or future open positions. It Is a way for Conagra to expedite the hiring process when there is a need to fill that type of role. By applying to an Evergreen Requisition, you are expressing your interest in a particular job function within Conagra. Your application will be reviewed by a Talent Acquisition Specialist who may reach out to learn more about your career interests, and how that may best fit with Conagra. In addition to submitting your resume to an Evergreen Requisition, we encourage you to create a job search agent to be alerted when positions in your areas of interest become available.

Hourly Rate: $55

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.

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.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
18,500 Employees
Year Founded: 1919

What We Do

Conagra has the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. Our diverse team embraces debate to challenge marketplace/business conventions. We are respected for our great brands, great food, great margins and consistent results.

We combine a rich heritage with a sharpened focus and entrepreneurial spirit. Conagra’s portfolio of iconic and emerging food brands continues to evolve to offer contemporary choices for every occasion. We are a 100 year-old company with a startup attitude - an imperative to transform how we do business. What’s not changing? Our timeless values: integrity, external focus, broad-mindedness, agility, leadership by all, and a focus on results.

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