Marketing Intern, Summer 2027

The J.M. Smucker Company; Orrville (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Hybrid work schedule

Networking with leadership

Professional development sessions

On-site fitness center & cafeteria

Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Company in Orrville, OH is offering a Marketing Intern position designed to develop your analytical and storytelling skills. You will evaluate data, run syndicated analyses in Circana and internal systems, and present clear insights to the marketing team.

You will also complete an in-depth industry study and share actionable recommendations. The program emphasizes collaboration, hands-on learning, and exposure to brand marketing, media, and consumer insights while supporting a

Qualifications

• Freshman to Senior standing in Marketing or related field.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and project management skills.
• Interest in data visualization, analytics, and finding innovative solutions to complex business questions.
• Ability to turn data into a business story for managers.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate data and business trends and communicate insights.
• Execute analyses via syndicated data and internal systems.
• Develop an in-depth industry topic study and present findings.
• Support cross-team marketing initiatives.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Collaboration

Project management

Data visualization

Education

Marketing, Business Analytics, Data Science, Entrepreneurship, Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Circana

Internal Sales systems

Job description

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:

• 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. We’re a community of passionate, talented professionals dedicated to creating food people and pets love—while supporting the communities in which we work and live. We value what makes each person unique, champion growth and development, and foster collaboration that fuels productivity and drives our shared success.

Learn more about our Thrive Together purpose At Smucker, we're passionate about creating a workplace where you truly belong. With a culture rooted in our Basic Beliefs and a competitive Total Rewards program, we aim to support every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

Learn more about working at Smucker Our culture is sustained and brought to life every day by the people of Smucker and our hiring process is designed to identify the right candidate for every position at our company.

Learn more about our hiring process The J. M. Smucker Co. (the “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person will be discriminated against in hiring or in any other aspect of their employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.