Responsibilities

• As a Marketing Vanguard Program MBA Intern, you’ll be embedded within a Nike Marketing team aligned to a critical brand or business priority and will own and deliver a defined project that supports the team’s strategic objectives.
• You’ll contribute to high‑priority, real business initiatives aligned to Nike’s strategic roadmap.
• With the guidance of experienced managers and senior leaders, you’ll take ownership of a clearly scoped project designed to drive impact—challenging your critical thinking, strengthening collaboration, and contributing directly to your team’s goals.
• You’ll work closely with experienced marketers and cross‑functional partners to help shape consumer‑right marketing plans, taking responsibility for defined components of larger initiatives and gaining insight into how marketing strategy is developed, executed, and brought to life at scale.
• Examples of project work may include partnering on elements of holistic seasonal go‑to‑market plans; supporting the development and refinement of brand plans; researching and synthesizing social, cultural, digital, and sport trends to identify insights that inform future marketing strategies.

Requirements

• Enrolled in an MBA program or Master’s in Marketing with an expected graduation date of December 2027 or Spring 2028.
• 3-5 years work experience strongly preferred
• Direct Marketing experience can vary from 1-4 years
• Cover letter and resume submission (PDF) strongly preferred
• Skills: Strategically minded, collaborative problem solver with the ability to translate insight into action and deliver results in dynamic, ambiguous environments.
• Demonstrated curiosity and passion for sport, brand, and consumer culture, with interest in applying both creative and analytical thinking to modern marketing challenges.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to contribute a point of view, collaborate across disciplines, and learn from experienced leaders.
• Global mindset and openness to diverse perspectives, with the ability to adapt quickly and continue building expertise in new contexts.

Benefits

• This internship – as well as full-time positions – are located in-person at the NIKE, Inc. Philip H. Knight Campus in Beaverton, OR.
• This is a 10-week paid internship opportunity with relocation assistance.