Brand Marketing & Innovation Intern

Job DetailsJob Location: Park Ridge - Park Ridge, NJ 07656Position Type: InternshipEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $21.00 - $22.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: MarketingAre you the "snack-obsessed" person in your friend group? Do you dream of turning your passion for snacks into something bigger… like a career? If you're a college student looking for a paid Summer 2026 internship, PIM Brands might just be your perfect match.

 

Our 10-week immersive summer internship program at PIM Brands is designed for rising seniors eager to elevate their skills, gain hands-on experience, build lasting professional connections, and work with some of the most iconic and beloved brands out there, including Welch’s® Fruit Snacks. Open roles span across functions such as R&D, Sales, Supply Chain, Marketing, HR, and more—offering interns the chance to work alongside experienced professionals committed to their development. Throughout the program, interns contribute to meaningful projects both independently and collaboratively, with opportunities to present their ideas and gain visibility with senior leadership.

 

At PIM Brands, We Make The Brands You Love®. Our portfolio of products, from Welch’s® Fruit Snacks to Sun-Maid® Chocolate Covered Raisins and Sour Jacks® Sour Candies are enjoyed by millions of consumers every day. And when it comes to careers, we seek talented, results - oriented individuals who want to play a part in building amazing brands and products while working in a collaborative, dynamic, and fast-paced office environment. At PIM Brands, you can make an immediate and lasting contribution to help grow iconic snack and confectionery brands, no matter your area of expertise.

 

Read more about this 2026 internship opportunity below.

 

PIM Brands, Inc. is seeking bright, eager interns for our Marketing Department. We are looking for a Brand Marketing & Innovation Intern interested in starting a career at our Park Ridge, NJ location.

 

Overview

 


Support innovation pipeline development by assisting in category & consumer research, trend analysis, and concept creation for Welch’s® Fruit Snacks innovation
Partner with communications and PR teams to bring forward new ideas and marketing concepts to support new innovation launch in 2027
Contribute to new packaging and marketing asset development
Support development of materials for innovation Stage Gate meetings with leadership to get exposure to innovation process and decision making

QualificationsQualifications:


Rising Senior in college/university, pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or related field
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better
Strong business acumen and analytical ability
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal and organization skills
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong relationships
Effective problem-solving skills
Self-motivated and bias for action
Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Demonstrated personal and professional values


Required Skills/Experience:


Creativity: a creative thinker with an eye for good marketing and design and the ability to bring exciting and new ideas to the table
Strategic Thinking: ability to interpret data and present findings in a clear, visual format to inform high-level strategy
Communication: excellent verbal and writing communication skills and comfortability collaborating across departments and teams
Have access to local housing and reliable transportation
Be able to work during our 10 week summer program, which is a 40-hour week, beginning June 1st, 2026 through at least August 7th 2026


It would be great if you also had:


Knowledge of and passion for the specific business you are interested in at PIM Brands
Strong passion for and knowledge of the Food and CPG industry
Leadership experience on or off campus


Pay:

The pay range for this position is $21.00 -- $22.00 per hour. PIM Brands takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.

 

 

Worksite


The PIM Brands Global Headquarters is located in Park Ridge, New Jersey
The internship requires working on-site: Monday thru Thursday. Work from home/remotely on a rotating Friday schedule.
Business casual dress
Summer Fridays between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend
Professional development and training opportunities offered during the summer


 

Awards & Accolades


#10 Candy Company in North America
#26 Global Candy Company
NJ Best Places to Work - 2025
Top 50 Employer in New Jersey
Makers of Welch’s Fruit Snacks - #1 Fruit Snacks in U.S.
2024 Advocate of the Year