Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
Who We Are Looking For:
We are looking for a collaborative and curious marketing specialist who thrives on teamwork, co-creating, and driving world-class paid media programs at Nike. In this role, you will help build an outstanding paid media program by elevating the brand through compelling storytelling and driving results that fuel marketplace growth. The ideal candidate is passionate about sport and culture, deeply attuned to consumer insights, and eager to learn and apply emerging media trends. Your curiosity leads you to explore consumer insights and stay ahead of emerging media trends, while your thoughtful, consumer-first approach to problem solving and strong communication skills allow you to present ideas clearly and implement Nike’s marketing strategies in meaningful ways that connect with athletes*. Genuine enthusiasm for the Nike brand and its mission is essential.
What You Will Experience:
In the NIKE, Inc. Summer Internship Program, you’ll contribute to high-priority, real business initiatives that align with the NIKE, Inc. strategic roadmap.
With the guidance of senior leaders and experienced managers, you’ll take ownership of a project that’s been scoped to drive impact. These projects are designed to challenge your critical thinking, further develop your skills and foster effective collaboration while contributing directly to your team’s goals.
As a Global Brand Media Intern, you’ll be building relationships across internal marketing teams, media partners, creatives and our channel experts to proactively develop new and best-in-class approaches to create awareness and interest in Nike products, services and experiences.
This is an 8–10-week paid internship opportunity with relocation assistance. Curious to know what it’s like to be part of a world-class Internship Program? Check out our recap video from last summer: Nike Internship Program Recap Video
What You Bring:
Qualifications:
Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree with an expected graduation date of December 2026 or Spring 2027
Background in marketing, communications, advertising, media studies, or a related field
0 - 2 years of work experience
Resume submission (PDF strongly preferred)
Skills:
Understanding of today’s media landscape and how consumers engage with content across different channels
Strong and thoughtful approach to solving challenges always keeping the consumer at the center
Proven track record of working highly-collaboratively and cross-functionally investing in relationships across diverse teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong ability to concept and deliver presentations on complex business issues.
Passion for Nike’s mission to bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world
This internship – as well as full-time positions – are located in-person at the NIKE, Inc. World Headquarters in Beaverton, OR. Check out this video of our World Headquarters to learn more about life on campus: Nike PHK Campus Video
We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.
OUR HIRING GAME PLAN
01 Apply
Our teams are made up of diverse skillsets, knowledge bases, inputs, ideas and backgrounds. We want you to find your fit – review job descriptions, departments and teams to discover the role for you.
02 Meet a Recruiter or Take an Assessment
If selected for a corporate role, a recruiter will reach out to start your interview process and be your main contact throughout the process. For retail roles, you’ll complete an interactive assessment that includes a chat and quizzes and takes about 10-20 minutes to complete. No matter the role, we want to learn about you – the whole you – so don’t shy away from how you approach world-class service and what makes you unique.
03 Interview
Go into this stage confident by doing your research, understanding what we are looking for and being prepared for questions that are set up to learn more about you, and your background.
