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2026 Fall Retail Advertising Intern

CompanyThe Kroger Co.
LocationIndianapolis
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 23, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Support retail and digital marketing managers in developing, executing, and measuring campaigns, while conducting research and collecting, analyzing, and reporting data. Prepare reports and support materials, communicate project updates, participate in team meetings, and complete and present a cumulative internship project to leadership.
Internship Type
part time
Company Size
150839
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
At Kroger, we believe no matter who you are or how you like to shop, everyone deserves affordable, easy-to-enjoy, fresh food. This idea is embodied in our simple tagline—Fresh for Everyone™. Kroger ranks as one of the world’s largest retailers. We are nearly half a million associates across 2,800 stores in 35 states operating two dozen grocery retail brands and 34 manufacturing and 44 distribution locations, all dedicated to living our Purpose: to Feed the Human Spirit™. Together, we serve more than 11 million customers daily in our stores and online through convenient e-commerce options like pickup, ship and delivery, serving America through food inspiration and uplift. Customers love Our Brands, including the popular Kroger®, Private Selection® and Simple Truth® brands. Our own manufacturing plants produce many of Our Brands products, including breads, dairy products, meat and thousands of grocery items. We also believe in and are committed to doing our part to create #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025. To learn more about us or apply for a job, visit TheKrogerCo.com.
About the Role

The Kroger Fall Internship Program is a 10 week immersive experience that offers students an opportunity to grow their careers through a variety of focused internship assignments. Rotation dates: (August 17th - December 4th).

Our program offers competitive pay, hands-on learning experiences, company exposure to senior leaders, and professional development opportunities. Spend your summer leading projects, refining your professional skills, working alongside industry leaders, and connecting with other students from across the country. 

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Kroger Co (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status). 

 

Responsibilities

  • Assist retail and digital marketing managers with the development, execution and measurement of campaigns related to lines of business
  • Complete data collection and research, including all phases of planning, gathering, analyzing and reporting the data
  • Provide research on products, competitors, services, processes, and other informational needs
  • Provide stores and divisions with support materials as requested
  • Compile and organize data, summarize findings and present conclusions to team members
  • Create reports and other documentation in response to inquiries or requests in a timely manner
  • Communicate status updates and any potentials issues to the appropriate team members
  • Participate and provide feedback at team meetings
  • Complete cumulative project (summary of internship accomplishments) and present to leadership team
  • Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

Minimum

  • Open to all majors, must be actively pursuing a degree at an accredited college or university with a preferred GPA of 3.0 
  • Applicants must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Kroger Co (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status)
  • Highly motivated student with the desire to take initiative on their own work
  • Highly motivated with strong leadership skills and the ability to work in groups or independently
  • Accuracy and attention to detail with the ability to preserve confidentiality of information
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to present information to various levels of the organization
  • Managing multiple priorities between school, work or extra-curricular activities
  • Responds to change as a positive challenge
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
  • Significant level of multi-tasking

Desired

  • Ability to analyze and interpret information and apply to business needs
  • Commitment to providing customer service
  • Experience with Google Analytics or Adobe Analytics
  • Involvement in leadership and community activities
  • Background in data analysis
  • Coursework and/or practical experience with digital marketing
Key Skills
Retail MarketingDigital MarketingCampaign DevelopmentCampaign ExecutionCampaign MeasurementData CollectionResearchData AnalysisReportingMicrosoft Office SuiteGoogle AnalyticsAdobe AnalyticsCommunicationPresentationLeadershipMultitasking
Categories
MarketingRetailData & Analytics
Benefits
Competitive PayHands-On Learning ExperiencesExposure To Senior LeadersProfessional Development Opportunities