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CJ CheilJedang (CJ Foods)
Location : Seoul, South Korea (HQ)
CJ invites all candidates to immerse themselves in the heart of K-Food through the 2026 Global Internship.
At the end of the internship, you may be given an opportunity for a full-time offer to join CJ CheilJedang (CJ Foods).
Check the available positions further down the page.
CJ CheilJedang Center (HQ), Seoul
CJ CheilJedang HQ in Seoul is the center of the company’s leadership and the core base
of its Korea business, driving domestic market growth with differentiated products, strong
brands, and consumer-focused innovation.
Home to key corporate and business functions in one location, the headquarters generates
powerful synergy through close collaboration, fast execution, and unified strategic direction.
It stands as the foundation of CJ CheilJedang’s leadership in Korea and a key force behind the
company’s continued growth.
The Korea business in Seoul continues to drive differentiated products, trusted brands, and
competitive business strategies that enrich everyday life based on a deep understanding of
Korean consumers and the market. At the same time, the headquarters fosters a dynamic
culture of communication, creativity, and execution that strengthens the company’s capabilities across the organization.
CJ R&D Center, Blossom Park, Suwon
CJ Blossom Park is the largest Food and BIOconvergence R&D Institute of its kind in Korea,
leading the globalization of K-Food with differentiated food processing technology.
Home to all the core Food and BIO R&D Institutes in one location, and exuding powerful synergy. CJ Blossom Park represents the onset of the company’s acceleration into becoming a global
company, creating a sense of newness through open communication.
CJ CheilJedang R&D Institute is now home to the best researchers in Korea and advanced
equipment. It features an organic system that encompasses both research and
commercialization, and is instrumental in nurturing a new culture with new ONLYONE products.
In an effort to promote Korean food on a global scale using new technologies boasting global
competitiveness, we are now making bold forays into overseas markets by establishing
localized production bases and increasing subsidiaries.
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01 Period/Location
- Period: July 6 – August 7, 2026 (5 weeks)
- Location: Seoul, South Korea
02 Positions
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- Strategize for Growth. Support the development of long-term and annual brand strategies grounded in deep consumer and business insights.
- Bridge the Global & Local. Partner with regional teams to adapt global strategies into impactful local executions, ensuring our brand story remains consistent yet culturally relevant.
- Strengthen Brand Identity. Plan and execute key initiatives designed to solidify bibigo’s authentic brand identity.
- Brand Governance. Ensure the bibigo brand identity is communicated consistently worldwide by monitoring brand guardrails, safeguarding our image across all global touchpoints.
- Analyze Market Dynamics. Analyze competitor activities and consumer trends to derive actionable insights, utilizing them to shape bibigo’s brand strategies and activation plans
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- Trend Sensing by Market & Channel. You'll be the first to know. Using our proprietary system, you'll monitor key Social Media channels across global markets - on a regular cadence and in real time when something is breaking.
- Trend Classification & Analysis. Not everything that buzzes is a trend. You'll sort signals into a clear framework - Fad, Early, Minor, Major, or Mega - and make the call on what's actually worth paying attention to.
- Trend Reporting. You'll write and publish weekly and monthly reports that give business teams the trend intelligence they need to move fast. Real reports. Real readers. Real impact.
- Business Ideation. A trend is just the start. You'll take that signal and sketch it forward - what product, service, or content could this become? That thinking begins with you.
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- You’ll be fully integrated into the Marketing Organization at CJ CheilJedang Seoul HQ. This will allow you to gain experience in key aspects of marketing from trend analysis to social content and influencer marketing.
- Global Marketing Research. Research global marketing trends and best practices, analyze competitor activities, and derive actionable insights.
- Social Media Content. Plan and manage impactful social media content across platforms such as Instagram and TikTok.
- Influencer Marketing. Manage influencer pools and relationships, and plan and execute viral campaigns.
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- You’ll be fully integrated into the Korea Food Business Division within CJ Foods Korea (CJ CheilJedang) based at Seoul HQ. This will allow you to gain experience in key aspects of product marketing from new product launch strategy to revenue and P&L management, covering the full scope of product business.
- Category Portfolio Strategy. Analyze competitor products and market trends to derive insights, and assist in developing product portfolio strategies including pricing, packaging, and channel direction.
- New Product Development. Support new product development by conducting consumer research, analyzing market opportunities, and builiding product mock-ups to help shape product concepts.
- Product Marketing Strategy. Assist in planning marketing activities by researching consumer targets and communication strategies across advertising, digital marketing, and promotions.
- Business Performance and P&L Management. Support product performance tracking by analyzing sales data and practicing P&L modeling to understand cost structures and profitability.
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- You’ll be fully integrated into the Business Planning Organization within CJ Foods (CJ CheilJedang), based at Seoul HQ. This will allow you to gain experience in key aspects of business operations from financial planning to strategic management.
- Business Performance Reporting. Support collection and organization of performance data.
- Data Analysis. Collect, organize, and analyze operational and financial data to support business decisions.
- Annual Business Planning. Assist in preparing materials for annual business planning, including budget planning and forecasting processes.
- Management Accounting Support. Assist in basic management accounting tasks, including data organization and reporting for P&L tracking.
03 What We Offer
This is a paid internship opportunity designed to provide meaningful professional development and immersive social
programming, including onboarding sessions and mentorship opportunities, that help you experience our culture firsthand.
- Potential Full-Time Offer: Opportunity to convert based on overall performance during the internship.
- Professional and Personal Growth: An opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a global food company, with exposure to strategic projects that impact global and local markets.
- Cultural Immersion: A unique chance to immerse yourself in K-Culture and K-Food, understanding the intricacies of one of the fastest-growing cultural exports and its impact on the global food industry.
- Mentorship and Development: Guidance and mentorship from experienced professionals in the field, providing insights into career development and industry best practices.
04 Who You Are
[Minimum Qualifications]
Minimum qualifications may vary by region and position.
Please check the minimum qualifications for your preferred region and position to confirm your eligibility.
- Commitment: Able to commit to an on-site, full-time internship.
- Language Proficiency: Fluent in English and official language of region you apply for.
- Work Authorization: Be legally authorized to work in the country where the internship position is based.
- Career Intention: Open to starting a full-time position upon graduation.
- Academic Status: Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a Bachelor’s or Master’s program (including MBA).
Please refer to detailed qualification requirements for each position by clicking the LinkedIn icon next to each position title.
05 Hiring Process
Resume Screening → First Round Interview → Assessment Test → Second/Third Round Interview (Online) → Internship
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2024 Summer Internship
2023 Summer Internship
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CJ CheilJedang Center, HQ
CJ Blossom Park, R&D Center