Intern Internal Marketing – Flavor Industry

IFF; Hilversum; Hybrid; EUR 10.000 - 15.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid work model

Paid internship

Zusammenfassung

IFF, a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, invites you to join as an Intern Internal Marketing Taste based in Hilversum. You will help bring our innovation story to life across Europe, Africa and the Middle East, collaborating with Innovation, Marketing, Product Development and Commercial teams.

This paid internship blends creativity, marketing, communication and food innovation.

Qualifikationen

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree and must remain enrolled throughout the internship.
• Strong interest in food, beverages, flavors, innovation and trends.
• Excellent English communication skills (written and spoken).
• Creative mindset with eye for design, layout and messaging.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Experience with MS Office applications (PowerPoint/Word).
• Able to work independently while collaborating with international teams.

Aufgaben

• Support internal marketing campaigns showcasing IFF Taste innovations and technologies.
• Create posters, infographics, videos, digital content, presentations and newsletters.
• Develop concepts to make innovation visible and accessible for regional employees.
• Design awareness initiatives using visual storytelling, QR codes, interactive content and engagement activities.
• Collaborate with Innovation, Marketing and Technical teams to translate complex information into engaging communications.
• Support events, showcases and internal campaigns to encourage participation and knowledge sharing.
• Help establish a consistent visual identity for innovation communications within IFF brand guidelines.
• Measure engagement and provide recommendations to improve internal communication effectiveness.
• Generate ideas for new and innovative ways to connect employees with our innovation journey.

Kenntnisse

Food trends

Creative design

English communication

Organization

Independent yet collaborative

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's in Food Technology/Innovation, Marketing, Communications, or related

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Jobbeschreibung

Job Summary

Are you passionate about food innovation and creative communication, and excited to make innovation visible through engaging campaigns, visuals, and storytelling?

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Taste: Crafting unique, technology-enabled flavor designs that define the identity of food and beverage brands, shape trends in flavor building and fuel market success.

As an Intern Internal Marketing Taste based in Hilversum, Netherlands, you will help bring our innovation story to life across the Europe, Africa and Middle East region. Working closely with Innovation, Marketing, Product Development, and Commercial teams, you will create engaging internal communication campaigns that increase awareness of IFF technologies, flavor innovations, and future capabilities.

This internship offers a unique opportunity to combine creativity, marketing, communication, and food innovation while gaining hands‑on experience within a global organization. You will help colleagues better understand who we are, what we create, and where we are heading as an innovation leader in the flavor industry.

Where You'll Make a Difference

• Support the development of internal marketing campaigns that showcase IFF Taste innovations, technologies, and strategic priorities.
• Create engaging communication materials including posters, infographics, videos, digital content, presentations, and newsletters.
• Develop creative concepts that make innovation visible and accessible for employees across the region.
• Design and implement awareness initiatives using visual storytelling, QR codes, interactive content, and employee engagement activities.
• Collaborate with Innovation, Marketing, and Technical teams to identify success stories and translate complex technical information into engaging communications.
• Support events, innovation showcases, and internal campaigns that encourage employee participation and knowledge sharing.
• Help create a consistent visual identity for innovation communications within IFF brand guidelines.
• Measure engagement and provide recommendations on how to continuously improve internal communication effectiveness.
• Contribute ideas for new and innovative ways to connect employees with our innovation journey.

What Makes You The Right Fit

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Technology, Food Innovation, Marketing, Communication, Business Administration, or a related field (you must remain enrolled as a student throughout the internship).
• Strong interest in food, beverages, flavors, innovation, and emerging consumer trends.
• Passion for marketing, communication, visual storytelling, and employee engagement.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Creative mindset with an eye for design, layout, and impactful messaging.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with international teams.
• Availability for a full-time internship of six months starting in December.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Experience with graphic design tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar platforms.
• Basic video editing and content creation skills.
• Educational background in Food Technology, Food Innovation, or a related scientific discipline.

Why Choose Us?

• Gain practical experience within a global leader in the food and beverage industry.
• Work on real projects with visibility across the EAME region.
• Collaborate with innovation experts, flavorists, marketers, and technical specialists.
• Develop both marketing communication and food innovation knowledge.
• Hybrid working model with flexibility between home and office.
• Paid internship with opportunities to build a valuable international network.

This could be an especially attractive opportunity for students from institutions such as HAS Green Academy, Food Innovation programs, Food Technology programs, Marketing Communications, or related studies who are looking to combine their passion for food innovation with creative communication.

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more