Marketing Intern

At Kerry we’re obsessed with food and with an ambition to provide 2 billion people access to more sustainable nutrition, this isn’t a ‘typical’ program. But then, you’re not a typical student. If you’re looking for responsibility and exposure to meaningful projects around the world and if you have an open and flexible approach, then a career at Kerry could be right for you. The world wants more nutritious, tastier, sustainably produced food. If you want to help solve the food challenges of our time, apply now.

The food industry is ever-growing, and we pride ourselves in helping customers make better food, in a better way for a better future. Kerry is a global company with several manufacturing facilities across North America. Through the 12-week summer internship program, you will have the opportunity to work and learn in real, impactful roles. The program dates are May 24, 2027 to August 12, 2027.

Marketing Overview

Help the future taste great! At Kerry we’re obsessed with food and with an ambition to provide 2 billion people access to more sustainable nutrition.  This isn’t a ‘typical’ internship program, but then, you’re not a typical intern. If you’re looking for responsibility and exposure to meaningful projects around the world and if you have an open and flexible approach, then exploring a career at Kerry could be right for you.

Marketing plays a significant role at Kerry; it is the engine that fuels our business.  It drives strategic growth using creativity and insights to connect needs to solutions, inspiring customer trust and establishing Kerry as a leader in Taste & Nutrition.

As a marketing intern, you will get exposure to five core functions of marketing: marketing communications, marketing insights, strategic marketing, brand marketing and customer marketing. Although you will be assigned a dedicated role on one of the marketing function teams, you will work on cross-functional projects and stretch assignments with your fellow interns and team members to ensure a well-rounded experience.

Key Responsibilities

What you'll do

• Create, execute and implement consumer research
• Create content for external lead generation campaigns
• Create content for sales activation tools including trends presentations and product collateral
• Contribute to high-profile customer engagements
• Engage with executives, managers, and mentors to network & learn
• Learn about our business, products, and functions through on-the-job experiences
• Actively live the Kerry values of Courage, Ownership, Inclusiveness, Open-mindedness, & Enterprising Spirit

Qualifications and Skills

What you'll need to be successful

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree from a four-year accredited college or university in Marketing, Market Research, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, or Business-related field with an expected graduation date between December 2027 – May 2028

• Strong interpersonal skills
• A keen eye for design and branding
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Ability to quickly learn new digital tools
• Curious Mindset

At Kerry, we want our interns to focus on learning, growing, and making an impact. Eligible interns who relocate more than 50 miles for their internship will receive a $3,500 living allowance to help cover housing and other living expenses during the summer program.

Compensation Data

The pay rate for this position is $21.00 per hour.  Accepting applications on a continuous basis until 2027 cohort is full.  This job posting is anticipated to expire on March 31, 2027. 

 We may use artificial intelligence tools to support the review and assessment of applications and assist with scheduling interviews. We do not use AI to make decisions during the interview process. All candidate assessments and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and leadership teams.

​Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Additional information can be found at Know Your Rights Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov).                  

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.