About the role#
Hallmark offers summer internships for students to apply classroom knowledge to projects in a corporate environment. You will work with senior leaders, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and participate in learning and networking opportunities. These roles are full-time and paid.
What you'll do#
- Leverage data, consumer insights, and business analysis to improve marketing, loyalty, and consumer engagement initiatives.
- Analyze performance data, identify trends, conduct research, and develop dashboards to share with business leaders.
- Translate findings into actionable business recommendations.
- Identify opportunities to improve the end-to-end returns experience by mapping consumer journeys and interviewing stakeholders.
- Support strategic marketing initiatives, evaluate promotional strategies across retail and digital channels, and conduct competitive benchmarking.
- Perform in-store and digital market research, category analysis, and product evaluation.
- Audit social media channels and develop recommendations for optimization.
What you'll need#
- A graduation date between December 2027 and May 2030.
- Pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Economics, Marketing, Communications, Statistics, Data Science, or related fields.
- Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or similar tools to organize and interpret information.
- Effective verbal, written, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional team.
- Comfort navigating ambiguity and thinking critically to solve complex challenges.
- Eagerness to learn, seek feedback, and contribute to an inclusive culture.
Location & details#
- This is a hybrid position based in Kansas City, Missouri.
- The internship lasts 12 weeks, running from late May through early August 2027.
- Relocation is required for this role, with some assistance provided for those living outside the Kansas City metro area.
About Hallmark Cards
Hallmark Cards is a family-owned business headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. It operates a diverse portfolio that includes greeting cards, gifts, and home decor. The company also owns the Crayola brand and manages several cable networks under Hallmark Media. Its operations extend to real estate through the Crown Center campus.
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