Marketing Intern

Title: Global Brand and Marketing Communications Intern 

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

Comp Range: $20/hour / 32 hours/week 

Company Overview: 

Griffith Foods is hiring a Global Brand and Marketing Communications intern to support the development, coordination, and execution of internal communication initiatives across Griffith Foods. This role provides hands-on experience in corporate communications, storytelling, messaging strategy, employee engagement, and the creation of communication tools that support organizational alignment. 

A key focus will be supporting communication efforts related to Griffith Foods’ 2030 Aspirations, internal news coverage, and major global initiatives. 

This is your opportunity to gain hands-on experience with global, corporate communications. You will have the ability to lead projects and work on a global team. 

As a Global Brand and Marketing Intern, your key responsibilities: 

Internal Communication Support 

• Assist in drafting, editing, and distributing internal communications that align with Griffith Foods’ global communication strategy. 

• Support storytelling and content development highlighting progress toward the company’s 2030 Aspirations, including sustainability, nutrition, people, and operational excellence goals. 

• Partner with cross-functional teams, including HR, Sustainability, Nutrition, R&D, and Corporate Affairs, to gather content, identify story opportunities, and ensure accurate, timely messaging. 

• Assist in developing content for internal channels (e.g., newsletters, intranet, emails, digital screens, leadership talking points) to ensure employees stay informed and engaged. 

Tools, Templates & Resource Development 

• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of internal communication templates, toolkits and visual assets that enable communication consistency across regions. 

• Support updates to intranet pages and the organization of communication resources and libraries. 

Additional Responsibilities 

• Assist with internal content calendars and project tracking. 

• Conduct research around communications best practices to help enhance internal engagement. 

• Participate in team brainstorming sessions to generate new communication formats, storytelling approaches, and employee engagement ideas. 

Qualified candidates will have: 

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

• Skills: 

• Strong communication and writing skills. 

• Familiarity with digital marketing strategies and trends. 

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. 

What We Offer: 

• Opportunity to work with a global food company. 

• Hands-on experience in corporate communications. 

• Collaborative and dynamic work environment. 

• Professional development opportunities. 

Griffith Foods embraces WorkFlex, allowing employees to work from home most of the time, and select options like compressed work weeks, flex time, etc. that creates an effective workplace where work patterns meet the needs of both employers & employees. Most professionals come into the office once a week. Periodic onsite meetings may occur at our Lombard or Alsip (IL) locations. 

At Griffith Foods, you can be a member of a globally connected team that is known for true, collaborative innovation, guided by our purpose to Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish The World. We are a family-owned business, founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA. Our product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. 

At Griffith Foods, we aim to create a regenerative future and build food systems that are sustainable and resilient for both people and the planet. A sustainable supply chain enables us to deliver high-quality products in a way that supports the growers and farming communities. Learn more about us at https://griffithfoods.com/careers/ 

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