Marketing Intern, Summer 2026

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.

Creative Content Management

Coordinate the production of various creative content (including in-store tactics, digital content and digital advertising) across Smucker's portfolio of brands in partnership with the Brand Experience teams, collaborating directly with our in-house creative team of designers, writers and other specialists.

Creative project management inclusive of project intake and setup, defining timelines and ensuring the successful completion of projects through the established creative workflows.

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.

Category Strategy

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.

What we are looking for :

Rising Junior or Senior standing in school with requisite educational experience in Marketing, Business Analytics, Data Science, Statistics, Category Leadership, 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, advanced analytics, and finding innovative solutions to complex business questions.

Application Period :

Application period closes on November 1st, 2025

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

Employee discounts at our Company Store

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.