Brand Marketing Paid Internship - Summer 2026

Franklin, WI (Hybrid)

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Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive a marketing internship focused on brand strategy, consumer insights, and cross-functional learning at Central Garden & Pet.

  • Support integrated marketing campaigns and go-to-market efforts across channels.
  • Must-have: Undergraduate rising junior or senior pursuing Marketing or related field.
  • Potential for full-time employment based on performance.

Job Description

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Drive a marketing internship focused on brand strategy, consumer insights, and cross-functional learning at Central Garden & Pet.

  • Support integrated marketing campaigns and go-to-market efforts across channels.
  • Must-have: Undergraduate rising junior or senior pursuing Marketing or related field.
  • Potential for full-time employment based on performance.
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Central Garden & Pet

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Central Garden & Pet understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. Our innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger.Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands, including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Cadet®, C&S®, Farnam®, Ferry-Morse®, Four Paws®, Kaytee®, Nylabone®, and Pennington®, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities, and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. With fiscal 2024 net sales of $3.2 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the pet and garden industries.Central Garden & Pet is brought to life every day by over 6,000 passionate people who are primarily located across North America. Our employees are talented, energetic, and dedicated to the growth and success of our brands. We take pride in providing a great work experience to our employees – including a safe work environment, friendly atmosphere, and a comprehensive compensation & benefits package. For additional information about careers at Central, please visit www.central.com/careers/career-with-central.

Founded in 1980
Walnut Creek, California, USA
1.9K employees (238 in marketing)
64% recommend to a friend

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
47.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
33.9%
Direct
56.4%
Referral
7%
Social
1.7%
Paid
0.7%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1.9K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
205 (11% of company)
Median Career Experience
9 years
Median Tenure
2.3 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

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