Global Development & Innovation, Digital Capability Intern

The Coca-Cola Company • Atlanta, GA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Coca-Cola’s Summer Internship program is an 8-10 week experience at our Atlanta headquarters. Located in Atlanta, the Global Development and Innovation (GDI) center is pivotal to The Coca‐Cola Company's innovation agenda including beverage product, packaging & equipment development. As the GDI Digital Capability Intern, you will focus on new ways to apply an entrepreneurial mindset to our R&D data sets. This is an exciting opportunity to apply novel ways of using data to solve the R&D challenges of a global organization. As part of this experience, you will have exposure across the GDI LT and work on developing new approaches for our teams. This role offers a unique blend of local and global impact, demanding technical expertise, creativity, and an eye for future trends as well as strong digital savvy and collaboration skills to leverage Coca-Cola global network of expertise.

Requirements

• Active or Completion of Bachelor's/Master’s degree program in business, applied data science, management information systems or computer science.
• Experience with baseline programing languages such as python, c++, Javascript, Ruby
• Fluent in English, with proficiency in an additional language preferred.
• Must be currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree or have graduated from their degree program no earlier than December 2025.

Nice To Haves

• Foundational knowledge in data sets and standards.
• Digital literacy: Advanced digital skills to employ data analytics, AI, and digital prototyping in innovation.
• Data integrity and cybersecurity awareness.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management abilities.
• Agility, resilience, and creativity to navigate new product development projects.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and experimental design.

Responsibilities

• Apply an entrepreneurial mindset and approach across the following:
• Digital Savviness for Innovation: Harness digital tools, technologies, and platforms to gather insights for product development, such as market trends, consumer preferences, and social media information. Use artificial intelligence to aid in ideation and concept development, accelerate the creation of new ideas, and utilize digital prototyping to speed up innovation and enhance product quality. Employ data and software tools for managing sustainability from the design phase and assessing risks more effectively.
• Assess Data Sets & Tool: How might we develop use case for currently established digital tools and platforms for the benefit of GDI.
• Project Execution: Translation of 1-2 use cases from proof of concept to pilot readiness status.
• Communication and Collaboration: Share learnings, participate in cross-functional teams, and provide insights and data to guide decisions and innovations. Your technical communication will bridge technical recommendations with strategic business objectives.
• Sustainability and Technology: Integrate sustainability principles and digital tools (e.g., AI, digital prototyping) early in the development process to map impacts and accelerate innovation. Your digital acumen will enable you to leverage data and technology in product development and risk management as well as contribute to unlocking future opportunities.
• Risk management: Stay informed about emerging digital & technical risks, and application to the CPG industry.
• External Focus and Innovation: Ability to support piloting novel propositions that can give our brands or products a competitive edge.
• Market Insights and Competitor Awareness: Maintain a strong interest in the activities and strategies of our competitors, as well as overall market trends. This involves not just understanding what exists but imagining new possibilities and translating them into technically feasible solutions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees