Marketing Communications Intern
About The Position
We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious student to join our Marketing team for summer 2027! As the Marketing Communications Intern, support integrated marketing communications in the U.S. and Canada region. Reporting to the Marketing Communications Manager, this person will assist in managing and driving the marketing communications planning process, timeline and deliverables with internal teams and agency partners. This will include both digital marketing initiatives and tradeshows. They will collaborate with design and development on the production of creative assets, channel owners on aligned tactics and with other key stakeholders to coordinate approvals. They will work the Digital Team Lead to measure and report on results of communications activities and outline continuous improvement opportunities. At the end of the internship, they will have the opportunity to develop and present a mini-marketing communications campaign for a select global initiative leveraging all that they have learned throughout the summer.
Requirements
- Progress towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, Graphic Design, Communications or related field
- Ability to work safely in an office environment
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Working knowledge of basic computer software applications such as MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Reliable transportation required to get to and from facility each work day
- Currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Ingredion does not intend to sponsor work visas with respect to this position or to provide this position as OPT or CPT.
- Be a currently enrolled student in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program. If currently enrolled in an undergrad status, must have completed at least two years of coursework with status as a sophomore, junior or non-graduating senior.
- If you have completed your degree, please consider other opportunities with Ingredion, posted at ww.ingredion.com/careers.
Nice To Haves
- Eager to explore careers in B2B Marketing and Communications and the food & beverage industry
- Ability to work collaboratively with peers and others
- Creative problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset
- Desire to see and create results
Responsibilities
- Assist in managing and driving deliverables with internal teams and agency partners. Aid in developing SOWs and briefs, managing timelines, and building deliverables
- Collaborate with marcomms team on communications strategy for category and specialties business segments to enhance position within the marketplace, leveraging relevant market research and competitive intel
- Participate in strategic and creative design of marketing communications activities and materials including advertising, website, social media, video production, live and virtual events, and client presentations
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to brainstorm tactics, create messaging, define positioning, and develop content specific to key audiences
- Support in the execution of marketing activities for our U.S. tradeshows
- Write and edit copy for range of materials and channels
- Leverage Adobe Express to create supporting marketing materials for social media initiatives, digital marketing campaigns and events
- Measure and report results to continuously improve
Benefits
- Total Rewards Package – competitive hourly salary based on your degree program.
- Housing stipends offered to students relocating 51+ miles from the Ingredion work location
- Internship Program Events & Activities – programming catered toward career exploration, networking, and professional development - including the annual Capstone Summit at Ingredion HQ in Westchester, IL
- Intern Coaching Program – pairing with a mentor to coach development and integration in Ingredion’s culture
- Involvement in Ingredion’s Business Resource Groups – the conscience of the organization and an integral part to Ingredion’s Inclusion & Belonging strategy
- Employee Recognition Program – a culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
- Employee Discount Program – provides exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel
- medical, dental and vision coverage
- 401(k) plan with a competitive company match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
