[CJ America] Summer Intern - Corporate Strategy (New York)

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Job Title: Summer Intern – Corporate Strategy (Part-Time)
Company: CJ America, Inc.
Location: New York, NY
Duration: 6/22/2026 – 8/13/2026 (8 weeks – maximum of 29 hrs. per week)
CJ America’s New York Office is currently recruiting college students for the 2026 Summer Internship programs.
This is a part-time paid internship. The ideal candidate should be eager to gain hands-on experience in the corporate affairs sector of a global company, developing and refining their skills in digital marketing, content creation, and communications, while adhering to CJ’s “HAGOJABI” talent philosophy and core values: TALENT (Exceptional Talent & Exceptional Culture), ONLYONE (First, Best & Different), and SHARED GROWTH (Building Ecosystems and Shared Value).
Job Overview
Agility in planning and innovation are foundational to creating a robust and forward-looking strategy. At CJ America, our Corporate Strategy team works together to shape business strategy, identify growth opportunities, and engage with emerging trends across CJ’s core sectors, including Food/Food Services, Biotech, Logistics, Retail, and Entertainment.
The Summer Intern (Corporate Strategy) will use their education, experience, and problem-solving skills to support both teams in strategic planning, market research, and innovation initiatives. This role offers hands-on exposure to corporate strategy development as well as startup sourcing and investment analysis, providing insight into how a global conglomerate drives growth through both internal strategy and external innovation.
Key Responsibilities
- Work closely with Corporate Development and Open Innovation professionals to gain exposure to CJ’s core business sectors and understand both short and long-term strategic priorities
- Assist with various tasks including:
- Conduct U.S. and Korean market research across Food, Bio, Logistics, Retail, and Entertainment sectors, as well as emerging innovation trends
- Support startup sourcing efforts, including identifying early to growth-stage companies and maintaining internal deal pipeline records
- Draft internal reports, presentations, and one-pagers for strategic initiatives, potential investments, or partnership opportunities
- Manage corporate records, deal tracking systems, and related documentation
- Communicate and coordinate with internal departments, affiliates, and global counterparts, including teams in Korea
- Support meeting preparation, event logistics, and general administrative & clerical duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications
- Current undergraduate or recent graduate in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Management, or related fields.
- Strong research skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritize and balance multiple projects
- Self-motivated, organized, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Proactive attitude with the willingness to take on new challenges and learn from experienced professionals
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
- Bilingual in English/Korean preferred
- At least 18 years of age by June 21, 2026
- Capable of commuting to our New York office from Monday to Thursday (*Remote work options are not available).
- Authorized to work in the United States
The anticipated hourly wage range for interns who will work in New York is $23 per hour to $26 per hour. The final hourly rate offered to a successful candidate will be subject to several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of the candidate’s experience within the job; type and length of experience within the specific industry; educational background; and the location of internship. This hourly wage range may not reflect the pay scale for interns who work in other states.
[NOTICE: Fraudulent Recruitment Offers]
Recruitment fraud is on the rise and affecting a number of companies, including CJ America and its affiliates. What is recruitment fraud? It is a sophisticated scam that offers fake job opportunities to job seekers. It has been brought to our attention that fake/scam job offers have been circulated by certain individuals or organizations claiming to represent CJ America, its affiliates, partners, and/or brands. These scammers may try to obtain financial information, payment for job offers, or other personal information through various methods such as email, text message, or social media.
In order to identify recruitment fraud, please note that CJ America and its affiliates:
- NEVER conduct phone interviews via WhatsApp or other direct messaging platforms
- NEVER sends job offers from free email services such as Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail, Zoho, etc.
- NEVER requests payment, fees, reimbursement, or other monetary compensation from prospective candidates for employment
- NEVER requests that prospective candidates purchase their own equipment or tools
- ONLY responds from an official cj.net email address
- ALWAYS makes direct offers of employment and not through third parties
CJ America is not responsible for any fraudulent offers. If a suspicious offer or contact has been received, we ask that you contact us via the CJ America website - https://cjamerica.com/careers/. We cooperate with all relevant law enforcement agencies to take appropriate action as necessary. You may also contact the FTC or the FBI to report recruitment fraud directly.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
CJ is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other protected category under the state and federal law.
Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance Laws, including the Los Angeles City and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinances where applicable, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.
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