Media Summer Associate, 2026 Summer Associate Program

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Summer Associate Experience

Circana offers a full summer associate program to ensure ALL our Summer Associates gain…

• Knowledge about the industry we exist in and the clients we serve;
• Experience working on active projects that have actual impact on our business;
• Training on technical tools and behavioral skills that are critical to an employee’s success;
• Networking and mentor opportunities that can create personal connections lasting far beyond the summer.

Media Summer Associate

Our Media Summer Associates focus on providing comprehensive insights to our clients by analyzing the impact of digital and other media on CPG shopping and purchasing.  Assist and support CPG vertical team leads with the day-to-day sales efforts.

• Will be assigned to a mixture of special projects and some core job function areas intended to build knowledge and capacity in Media Operations and work on Sales Marketing projects. 
• Support the client leads and associates by helping them to maintain existing accounts.
• Create portfolio of case studies – short and long form based off number of completed projects for all aspects and products within the portfolio.
• Re-vamp sales materials around value propositions for current and prospective clients.
• Assist with account and market research for business development to Create competitive analysis around pricing and program delivery.
• Create a strategy for content development at key conferences for speaking engagements.
• Focus on 3-4 key subjects and develop outline and research for key blogs, papers and webinars. 
• Use all materials at access.

Summer Associates Will Benefit By:

• Developing real world media advertising and sales skills.
• Understanding the sales process and business systems related to sales operations.
• Learning how to strategically develop and qualify revenue opportunities.
• Having opportunities to develop professional relationships and engage with multiple Circana departments.
• Key interfaces and support contacts: During this time, the intern will become an integral part of the Sales Team.
• Interns will engage with multiple levels of sales reps within the whole organization to shadow, assist & help grow their business, establishing relationships organizationally. 
• Engage and work in collaboration with various levels of the sales organization – including direct day to day contact with Team Lead, Client Management & Product and Brand Marketing

Key Qualifications:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree required in Marketing or Business related quantitative field with a graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027.
• Excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills, and an interest in sales and the tech industry.  
• Strong communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation skills).
• Hardworking, roll with the punches, look at obstacles as learning opportunity, exemplary problem-solving skills.
• Ambitious and have a strong desire to build a career path in sales.
• Love working with data and systems to support a growing organization.
• Exceptional organizational and planning skills with high attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced deadline-driven, team environment, while also delivering independent results.
• Web-savvy with a proficiency in web- research, and experienced in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Circana Behaviors

As well as the technical skills, experience and attributes that are required for the role, our shared behaviors sit at the core of our organization. Therefore, we always look for people who can continuously champion these behaviors throughout the business within their day-to-day role:

• Stay Curious: Being hungry to learn and grow, always asking the big questions.
• Seek Clarity: Embracing complexity to create clarity and inspire action.
• Own the Outcome: Being accountable for decisions and taking ownership of our choices.
• Center on the Client: Relentlessly adding value for our customers.
• Be a Challenger: Never complacent, always striving for continuous improvement.
• Champion Inclusivity: Fostering trust in relationships engaging with empathy, respect, and integrity.
• Commit to each other: Contributing to making Circana a great place to work for everyone.

Location

This position can be located in the following area(s): Remote, USA. Preference for Chicago, Illinois. 

Prospective candidates may be asked to consent to background checks (in accordance with local legislation and our candidate privacy notice ) Your current employer will not be contacted without your permission.

The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.  An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. The salary for this role is $22.00 per hour.

You can apply for this role through the Circana career website and/or Handshake. 

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