Summer 2026- Trade Merchandising Intern

About Hasbro

Hasbro is a leadinggamesIPand toy company whose mission is to create joy and community through the magic of play. With165years ofexpertise Hasbro delivers groundbreaking play experiences and reachesmore than1 billionfansannuallyaround the world through physical and digital games video games toys licensed consumer products location-based entertainment film TV and more.

Through its franchise-first approach Hasbro unlocks value from both new and legacy IP including MAGIC: THE GATHERING DUNGEONS & DRAGONSMONOPOLY HASBRO GAMES NERF TRANSFORMERS PLAY-DOH and PEPPA PIG as well as premier partner brands. Powered by its portfolio of thousands of iconic marks and a diversified network of partners and subsidiary studios Hasbro brings fans together wherever they are from tabletop to screen.

For more than a decade Hasbro has been consistently recognized for its corporate citizenship including being named one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens by3BL Media a 2025 JUST Capital Industry Leaderone of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the Civic 50 and a Brand that Matters by Fast Company. For more information visit @Hasbro on LinkedIn.

2026 Trade Merchandising Intern

Every day youll be working with passionate and creative marketers designers and salespeople. Youll help to manage and execute merchandising projects to drive in-store sales and enhance the shopper this exciting role you will be collaborating with various internal Hasbro departments as well as external display vendor partners to ensure projects are designed from inception to completion meet required financial guardrails and hit critical timelines to support retailer programs. Successful candidates are proactive energetic collaborative adaptable flexible creative analytical strategic and decisive.

The Internship Experience

Hasbros Summer Internship Program offers a behind-the-scenes look at how a global play and entertainment company operates- paired with the opportunity to make a real impact.

Interns are fully embedded on their teams and trusted to own meaningful business projects aligned to team priorities. Throughout the summer youll contribute to work that matters while also being part of a broader global intern cohort gaining exposure to professional development sessions networking opportunities and leadership engagement designed to support your growth and learning.

What You Will do as a Trade Merchandising Intern

Own end-to-end display project management from kickoff through in-market execution.

Maintain Trade Merchandising databases and budgets ensuring accuracy and alignment.

Collaborate cross-functionally to develop innovative cost-effective retail merchandising solutions.

Proactively resolve issues to keep out-of-aisle merchandising projects on schedule.

Lead weekly project calls with internal teams and external vendors to drive deliverables.

Operate with a results-driven detail-oriented mindset in fast-paced ambiguous environments.

Bring high energy and a hands-on approach to supporting Hasbros retail display portfolio.

What You Will Bring (Required qaulifications/skills/competencies):

Shopper centric: able to get into the mind of shoppers and make recommendations that guide conversion

Digitally savvy: shopper marketing design retail

Presentation skills: can deliver complex information in a compelling way uses story to persuade audience; captures interest engages audience uses supporting points to influence.

Data analysis: can make sense of quantitative and qualitative information affecting a project; proficiency in excel a must-have.

Collaborative: able to work with get information/help from internal partners e.g. cross-functional development team regional marketers finance legal.

Creatively driven: showcases creative thinking and strategic problem solving.

Passionately curious: open to asking questions and learning through this experience.

By the end of the program interns leave with tangible accomplishments a clear understanding of how their work creates value and meaningful exposure to what a full-time entry-level role at Hasbro could look like positioning them well for potential future opportunities.

Program Details

• Interview Timeline: February April
• Summer Internship Program Dates (adjust accordingly for Co-op):
• Start: Early June (target June 8)
• End: Late August (target August 21)
• Commitment: Full-time (40 hours/week)
• Compensation:
• Rates vary based on year in school degree program and office location
• Final rates communicated during offer process
• Location: This internship will take place in our Pawtucket RI office.

Internship Perks

In addition to competitive pay and meaningful work Hasbro interns enjoy a range of perks designed to support well-being connection and growth:

• Employee product discounts across Hasbro brands
• Paid time off including a fully paid company-wide summer break in August
• Volunteer Time Off: 4 paid hours per month to give back through the Team Hasbro volunteer program
• Access to learning and development resources throughout the summer
• Opportunities to connect with fellow interns and employees across the company

These benefits are part of our commitment to creating an inclusive supportive and engaging experience for early career talent.

Why Hasbro

Hasbro internships are designed as a launchpad for early career talent. Interns are given meaningful responsibility exposure to senior leaders and opportunities to explore long-term career paths within the company. Strong performance may lead to consideration for return or full-time roles.

We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

Hasbro is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. We are committed to making all employment decisions without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age marital status or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process and need to request an accommodation please contact your recruiter or coordinator.