Intern

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