2027 Us Internship Program- Marketing

Kraft Heinz; Illinois; On-site; USD 77,146,000 - 88,166,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraft Heinz invites high-potential students to join its US Marketing Internship Program in Chicago, IL, with a summer project and leadership exposure. The program runs June 7, 2027 to August 13, 2027, offers immersive onboarding, cross-functional collaboration, and executive mentorship for future leaders in marketing and related fields.

Interns will work on brand management, consumer insights, and portfolio marketing, with opportunities across multiple teams and campuses.

Qualifications

• Are pursuing a Bachelor’s degree with anticipated graduation between December 1, 2027 and June 30, 2029
• Are innovative thinkers and problem solvers
• Choose greatness by challenging the status quo
• Take leadership opportunities to make an impact
• Have a passion for our values and the future of our brands
• Are able to lead through challenges
• Take complex concepts and look for ways to simplify

Responsibilities

• Marketing interns work on high‑impact projects across brand management, consumer insights, brand communications, portfolio marketing and more – these projects can shape innovation, product expansion and support limited‑time offerings. Interns may also analyze consumer data to strengthen brand plans and investment decisions, collaborating cross‑functionally to bring ideas from insight to execution.
• Our Marketing Interns may be placed in any of the following teams & more: Brand Management, Consumer Insights, Portfolio Marketing, Sports Marketing, Brand Communications, Innovation, Business Unit Sales & Strategy.
• New Hire Rate: $28 USD per Hour ($1120 USD Weekly)

Education

Bachelor’s degree (anticipated graduation between December 1, 2027 and June 30, 2029)

Job description

Job Description

The US Marketing Internship Program

The Kraft Heinz Internship Program is designed to grow the future leaders of Kraft Heinz. This program is for high-performing, ambitious, and creative individuals who are ready to lead the future of food and beverage. Throughout the program, Interns will hone their understanding of our business and industry, collaborate across the business to grow our iconic brands, and learn how to build their own legacy here at Kraft Heinz.

What's on the Menu for the Internship Program?

• One week of immersive onboarding to learn about our business and prepare important skills for a successful summer project

• Eight weeks dedicated to a project exploring new business opportunities and unlocking creative solutions

• One week of final presentations and celebrations with our executive leadership team and intern peers

• Weekly sessions to deep dive into our values, grow as leaders, and develop impactful skills for early career success.

• A group business challenge to research insights and uncover opportunities for our business.

Based on performance, interns will have an opportunity to return to Kraft Heinz in the 2028 Internship or Trainee Programs. Throughout the program, Interns can also expect regular opportunities to meet with our CEO, North America President, Chief People Officer, and other senior executives; mentorship from previous Trainees and business leadership; and curated learning experiences to help with grow as leaders and as cultural ambassadors of Kraft Heinz.

Our internship will run from June 7th 2027 to August 13th 2027.

What Do Interns Work On?

Marketing interns work on high‑impact projects across brand management, consumer insights, brand communications, portfolio marketing and more – these projects can shape innovation, product expansion and support limited‑time offerings. Interns may also analyze consumer data to strengthen brand plans and investment decisions, collaborating cross‑functionally to bring ideas from insight to execution.

Our Marketing Interns may be placed in any of the following teams & more:

• Brand Management

• Consumer Insights

• Portfolio Marketing

• Sports Marketing

• Brand Communications

• Innovation

• Business Unit Sales & Strategy

Opportunities for our finance, human resources, supply chain & procurement, sales, manufacturing and research & development facilities are also available at select locations, please visit our early careers site, choose the role most aligned with your goals and submit a single application.

Recipe for Success

We are looking for candidates who...

• Are pursuing a Bachelor’s degree with anticipated graduation between December 1, 2027 and June 30, 2029

• Are innovative thinkers and problem solvers

• Choose greatness by challenging the status quo

• Take leadership opportunities to make an impact

• Have a passion for our values and the future of our brands

• Are able to lead through challenges

• Take complex concepts and look for ways to simplify

New Hire Rate:

• $28 USD per Hour ($1120 USD Weekly)

Our Values

• We are consumer obsessed

• We dare to do better every day

• We champion great people

• We demand diversity

• We do the right thing

• We own it

The Recruitment Process

• Step 1: Application and Games-Based Assessment

• Step 2: Virtual Interviews with Business Leaders

• Step 3: Final On-Site Interview Day at our Chicago Headquarters

Internship program applications are accepted through October 2nd 2026.

Program Location

Interns on the Marketing track will be based in Chicago, IL. All interns will be provided housing for the duration of their program.

Opportunities for our HR, finance, operations sales, manufacturing and research & development facilities are also available at select locations, please visit our early careers site, choose the role most aligned with your goals and submit a single application.

About Us

Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch. We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.

Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet. We’re proud of where we’ve been - and even more thrilled about where we’re headed - as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.

Why Us

We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands. Good isn’t good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins - and our failures - as we work together to lead the future of food.

Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and nurturing strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.

Office Collaboration & Hybrid Work Environment

We believe our office environment fuels our collaboration, connection & community as an organization and allows our employees to grow toward greatness. We also believe providing a more flexible and agile model is essential in today’s workplace. A majority of our office based employees will be able to work remotely for up to two days each week. Some jobs may be required to be performed fully in office depending on the role’s responsibilities and requirements.

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact [e-mail]

Location(s)

Chicago / Aon Center

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.