Global Brand and Marketing Communications Intern

Location: Lombard, IL; In office 1 day/week required

Company Overview:

Griffith Foods is a purpose-driven global food ingredient manufacturer. We providea wide range of taste and texture components for food industry customers throughout the world. Our products include seasoning blends, dry mixes, coating systems, dough blends, crumbs, flavors, saucesand food bases that are used in an extensive variety of applicationfrom snack foods and processed meat and poultry to ready meals. Our customers include food manufacturers, restaurant operators and grocery retailers. While our name may not be familiar to consumers, our products are key components of foods offered by many of the world's best-known companies.

We are seekinga highly motivated and creative Global Brand and Marketing Communications Intern to join our team in Lombard, IL.

Job Summary:

The Global Brand and Marketing Communications Intern will play a crucial role in supporting our internal and external communication efforts. The internship experience offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in brand marketing, social content development, PRand all aspects of internal communications within the food industry.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Internal Communication Development:

  
  

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  Assistin crafting and disseminatinginternal communications that reflect Griffith Foods' key communication initiatives.

  
  

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  Collaborate withcross functional teams, such as HR, Sustainability, Nutrition, R&D to gather and develop communication stories to be shared across internal platforms.

  
  

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  External Communications Development:

  
  

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  Support the creation and scheduling of engaging social media content to enhance brand awareness and customer engagement.

  
  

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  Monitor social media analytics to inform future content strategies.

  
  

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  Assistin developing Griffith Foods' annual culinary program, gaining experience in project management, video productionand content development.

  
  

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  Support the development and execution of PR campaigns focused on sustainability and environmental responsibility.

  
  

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  Assistin researching and drafting press releases, media alerts, and other communications related to sustainability initiatives.

  
  

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  Additional Responsibilities:

  
  

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  Conduct market research to identifytrends and opportunities in the food industry.

  
  

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  Gathering of consumer and industry insights related to key communication initiatives

  
  

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  Participate in brainstorming sessions to generate new ideasfor marketing campaigns.

  
  

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  Assistin maintainingand updating the brand's presence across different digital platforms.

  
  

Requirements:

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  Education:Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.

  
  

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  Skills:

  
  

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  Strong communicationand writing skills.

  
  

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  Familiarity with digital marketing strategies and trends.

  
  

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  Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

  
  

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  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  
  

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  Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.Experience in adobe a plus.

  
  

What We Offer:

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  Opportunity to work with a global food company.

  
  

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  Hands-on experience in brand marketing and communications.

  
  

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  Collaborative and dynamic work environment.

  
  

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  Professional development opportunities.

  
  

Duration:

This internship is expected to last for approximately 3 months(June-August), with flexible start and end dates based on academic schedules.