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 motivated students to bring fresh ideas and energy to Nike Inc’s EMEA Headquarters, where they'll have the opportunity to contribute to one of our three iconic brands; Nike, Jordan and Converse. If you are a game changer with a passion for sport, innovation, and making a change in the future of the business, we invite you to apply, regardless of your background. Our ideal candidate will possess great interpersonal skills, show a willingness to learn, and embrace ambiguity. Our internships allow students to be fully immersed in meaningful work that impacts the future of our business. To be successful in the role our interns must be self-starters who want to drive innovation to win as a team.
Additionally, we are looking for students who are:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree/or equivalent in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Brand Management, Consumer Behavior, or a related field
- Fluent in English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Foster effective teamwork, act with courage, embraces change, and continuously growing through feedback, reflection and an athlete mindset
- Demonstrate curiosity about AI and emerging technologies, with a willingness to learn and apply new tools responsibly
- Passionate about sport, culture, and creating meaningful consumer connections
- Strong communication and project management skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and collaborate across teams
IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR AN INTERNSHIP, YOU MUST
- Be enrolled as a student for the full duration of the internship at a university or higher education institution
- Be available for a full-time, six-month internship, starting on 1 February 2027
- Be able to work in a hybrid model, spending three days per week at our Nike Inc EHQ Campus (Colosseum 1, 1213 Hilversum, Netherlands) and two days from home
- You are currently enrolled in a full-time study program at a Dutch university (HBO or WO level), regardless of your nationality OR You hold EU/EEA citizenship and are enrolled in a university outside the Netherlands
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
As a Marketing Intern, you'll help bring Nike's brand and storytelling to life through impactful consumer experiences. Internship opportunities are available across Brand Marketing, Retail Marketing (Digital), Retail Marketing (Store), Marketing Operations, and Sports Marketing, where you'll partner with cross-functional teams to deliver campaigns, activations, and brand experiences that inspire athletes* and consumers across EMEA.
In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Support the planning and execution of marketing campaigns, activations, and seasonal initiatives
- Leverage consumer, marketplace, and performance insights to inform marketing decisions and recommendations
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Digital, Retail, Merchandising, and Sports Marketing, to bring brand experiences to life
- Contribute to athlete, partner, or consumer-focused initiatives that strengthen brand engagement
- Help develop reports, presentations, and recaps that measure impact and inform future opportunities
WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE
- Bespoke internship program activities designed to build skills through meaningful work, dedicated learning opportunities, and meaningful connections
- Being part of a diverse cohort of interns that will expand your network through social, cultural, sporting, and professional development events
- The Nike Inc EHQ Campus, where innovation, creativity, and sport shape how teams work every day, with access to on-site fitness facilities
- Work in a hybrid environment that combines in-person collaboration and community with the flexibility of working from home
USEFUL INFORMATION
START DATE: 1 February 2027
DURATION: 6 months
TO APPLY: Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your CV in English no later than 11 October 2027
Successful candidates will be contacted by early November for the first stage of the selection. The final interviews will take place throughout November.
Please note: We recommend that you only apply for the position you believe you are most suited to. If your skillset is more suitable for a different role, we will consider your application for that position.
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.
