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Intern
InternshipOn-site
Location
New York, NY
Salary
Not listed
Experience
No experience required
Posted
1 month ago
Skills
social mediatrend analysispowerpointexcelvisual storytellingconsumer insightsproject management
Job Description
Summary: IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. They are offering a 12-week internship that provides hands-on exposure to product development and commercialization, where the intern will support priority projects and engage in trend analysis and project management.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with tracking new product launches across categories, ensuring accurate documentation and visibility
- Support product setup and maintenance in internal systems (e.g., Gallery), including new entries, updates, and discontinued items
- Coordinate with cross-functional partners to support evaluations, testing needs, and approvals
- Help maintain organized records and trackers to support launch readiness and ongoing portfolio management
- Monitor social media platforms and digital culture to identify emerging trends, viral products, brands, and consumer movements
- Develop and share weekly trend reports highlighting relevant insights for fragrance, beauty, wellness, and consumer product spaces
- Translate trend insights into early-stage ideation, including moodboards, concept ideation and competitive landscape
- Support day-to-day administrative needs across teams, including: Assisting sales coordinators with customer samples
- Helping prepare materials for customer meetings
- Supporting consumer testing logistics
- Purchasing competitive products for analysis
- Provide general coordination and support that enables teams to move efficiently and stay organized
Required Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree (Marketing, Business, Consumer Insights, Communications, or related field preferred)
- Strong interest in consumer behavior, brands, trends, and innovation
- Passion for social media and digital culture; enjoys staying on top of what's trending
- Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable juggling multiple workstreams
- Strong communication skills (written and visual)
- Comfortable working cross‑functionally in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment
- Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel; experience with visual storytelling or mood boards is a plus
Required Skills: Social Media, Trend Analysis, PowerPoint, Excel, Visual Storytelling, Consumer Insights, Project Management
Benefits: Competitive Pay, Flexible Schedule
Benefits
Competitive Pay
Flexible Schedule