Intern, Marketing

Hungry for a career that’s as rewarding as it is delicious?  At Aspire Bakeries, we don’t just bake breads, cookies, and cakes - we create foods that bring people together. From La Brea Bakery® artisan breads to Otis Spunkmeyer® cookies, our products are enjoyed by millions of people every day. And behind every bite are talented manufacturing and support teams who take pride in their work and our food.    We’re looking for hard-working people who will bring integrity, creativity, and a passion for excellence to everything they do - whether that’s on the bakery floor, in the office, or supporting customers. In return, we offer a workplace culture built on care, ownership, and growth - where your contributions matter and your career can rise as high as our bread loaves!    With 13 commercial bakeries across North America and a reputation as an industry leader, Aspire Bakeries is rising together with our people and our customers to be the best all-around bakery solution. If you’re ready to grow with us, we’d love to hear from you. Are you looking for an internship that offers real, practical experience and meaningful growth? At Aspire Bakeries, we offer a hands-on, immersive experience where you'll dive into the art and science of how a business operates—from idea to execution, critical decision-making, and cross-functional teamwork.    As an intern at Aspire Bakeries, you won't just be an observer – you will be a valued part of our team, contributing to the creation of our beloved La Brea Bakery artisan breads and Otis Spunkmeyer cookies, muffins, and cakes that bring joy to millions every day. This summer internship puts you at the center of how La Brea Bakery wins with Gen Z. You will own a high-impact growth project focused on how Gen Z discovers food, makes buying decisions, and chooses brands. Your work will turn real consumer insight into clear actions across retail, packaging, and digital marketing. The outcome shapes how La Brea Bakery shows up for Gen Z in the years ahead.    This is more than an internship – it's an opportunity to grow, innovate, and make an impact in a fast-paced, dynamic industry. We can’t wait to meet you!     Accountabilities (What you’ll be doing):   Own Gen Z consumer research across shopping behavior, food culture, and media habits, then synthesize insights into clear growth opportunities  Define a sharp “Why We Win With Gen Z” brand framework rooted in La Brea Bakery’s product, heritage, and points of difference  Identify the highest value Gen Z occasions and consumption moments that unlock incremental demand  Turn strategy into practical playbooks across retail, foodservice, packaging, social, and partnerships  Build executive ready storytelling and present clear recommendations to senior leadership    Potential Projects:  The intern will act as a junior brand strategist supporting La Brea Bakery’s 2026 growth agenda. This role will lead a capstone project to define a clear “Why We Win With Gen Z” strategy, translating consumer insights into actionable recommendations across retail, foodservice, packaging, and digital marketing. The intern will partner closely with Marketing, Sales, and Innovation and present findings to senior leadership at the end of the program.    Minimum Qualifications (What you bring to the table):  Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications and Analytics, preference for intern in Junior year  GPA of 3.0 or higher  Consumer research and insight synthesis  PowerPoint and executive storytelling  Basic data analysis and trend interpretation  Social and digital content literacy  Strong written and verbal communication    Program Eligibility:  Must be able to work full-time for a minimum of 11 consecutive weeks (June 1 – August 14)  Must be able to work from the LA HQ, Monday-Thursday with the flexibility to work remotely each Friday  Must pass pre-employment background and drug screening with satisfactory results   Hourly Rate: $25.00     Aspire Bakeries is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants.

Created: 2026-02-04