NIKE, Inc. is seeking a Marketing Vanguard Program Graduate Intern to join Worldwide Marketing as a strategic contributor. The internship combines hands-on experience with leadership mentorship and targeted development, preparing high-performing interns for continued growth and future leadership opportunities within Nike.
Who You’ll Work With
You’ll be embedded within a Nike Marketing team aligned to a critical brand or business priority and own and deliver a defined project supporting strategic objectives. You’ll collaborate with experienced marketers, cross-functional partners, and senior leaders across brand strategy, consumer insights, creativity, and execution.
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for MBA candidates who are digital-first marketers with prior internship experience, transferable professional backgrounds, academic depth, and a passion for fusing art and science to shape the future of marketing.
What You’ll Work On
You’ll contribute to high-priority business initiatives aligned to Nike’s strategic roadmap and take ownership of a clearly scoped project within Worldwide Marketing.
- Partner on elements of holistic seasonal go-to-market plans
- Support the development and refinement of brand plans
- Research and synthesize social, cultural, digital, and sport trends to identify insights that inform future marketing strategies
- Collaborate with senior team members through working sessions, reviews, and presentations
You’ll also participate in a Marketing Vanguard Program cohort through functional programming, leadership exposure, and peer collaboration.
This is a 10-week paid internship opportunity with relocation assistance.
What You Bring
- Enrollment in an MBA program or Master’s in Marketing with an expected graduation date of December 2027 or Spring 2028
- 3–5 years of work experience strongly preferred
- Direct marketing experience ranging from 1–4 years
- Cover letter and resume submission in PDF format strongly preferred
- Strategic mindset and collaborative problem-solving skills
- Passion for sport, brand, and consumer culture
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Global mindset and openness to diverse perspectives
Location and Additional Information
This internship and full-time positions are located in person at the NIKE, Inc. Philip H. Knight Campus in Beaverton, Oregon. NIKE, Inc. offers accommodations throughout the interview process, a generous total rewards package, a diverse and inclusive culture, and professional development opportunities. NIKE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.