Digital Marketing Summer Internship

Express; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The PHOENIX Internship Program offers a 10-week, paid Digital Marketing internship supporting the Express brand. This summer program runs June 2 through August 5 at our Columbus, Ohio headquarters.

You will gain hands-on experience in digital marketing within a multi-brand retail environment. Responsibilities include building and monitoring paid media campaigns, developing paid social content plans, collaborating with the Social Media team, and delivering regular performance reports.

Qualifications

• GPA of 3.2 or higher preferred.
• Interest in digital marketing with exposure to paid media channels.

Responsibilities

• Build, monitor and analyze paid media ad campaigns across platforms (Meta, TikTok, Google, etc.).
• Develop paid social content plans aligned to campaign objectives.
• Partner with Social Media team to optimize assets based on performance and KPIs.
• Complete weekly, monthly and quarterly performance reports.

Skills

Paid media campaigns

Social content planning

Campaign analytics

Reporting

Education

GPA 3.2 or higher

Tools

Meta Ads Manager

Google Ads

TikTok Ads

Job description

Overview

The PHOENIX Internship Program is a 10-week, paid program that offers rising Junior and Senior undergraduates and graduate students the opportunity to work with and learn from experienced professionals while gaining exposure to a multi‑brand retail company. The internship program provides hands‑on experience in an area of interest and cross‑functional collaboration while developing valuable professional skills.

PHOENIX Retail, LLC is a retail platform operating the Express and Bonobos brands worldwide. Express is a multichannel apparel brand dedicated to a design philosophy rooted in modern, confident and effortless style whether dressing for work, everyday or special occasions. Bonobos menswear brand is known for being a style instigator and offering perfect‑fit risks through our innovative retail model and personalized experience.

Spend your summer in style.

The Digital Marketing Summer Internship position will support our Express brand. The Summer 2027 Internship Program takes place from June 2nd to August 5th. This internship is located at our Headquarters in Columbus, Ohio.

Looking for the inside scoop? View our internship playbook and learn the responsibilities, skills learned and advice from last summer's interns.

What can you expect from the PHOENIX Internship Program?

• Workshops to develop professional skills
• Networking sessions with leaders and mentorship opportunities
• Cross-functional intern collaboration on group project
• Group outings, social events and volunteer opportunities

Location Name

Columbus Corporate Headquarters

Responsibilities

What will you be working on this Summer?

• Build, monitor and analyze paid media ad campaigns (Meta, TikTok, Google, etc.) and performance data
• Develop paid social content plans aligning to overall campaign objectives
• Partner with Social Media team to understand best performing assets in market and make optimizations throughout campaign based on performance & KPIs
• Complete weekly, monthly and quarterly reports to be shared internally

Here’s what our 2026 Digital Marketing intern, Heidi, had to say about her summer, “Along with weekly reporting on top‑performing Meta ads, I made sure every email link, disclaimer and banner was accurate and ready for our customers.”

Curious what life as a PHOENIX intern looks like? Get a glimpse into a day in the life of previous intern Paige and read why Camille chose our program.

Requirements

• Available to:
  • Work full‑time (40 hours per week)
  • Embrace our four‑days‑in‑office approach
  • Relocate to office location (Housing accommodations not provided)
  • Commit to the entire 10 weeks of the program (June 2nd - August 5th)
• Preferred GPA at or above 3.2

Closing

Applicants must be currently authorized to work full‑time in the United States. PHOENIX does not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this position.

An equal opportunity employer, PHOENIX does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or any other terms and conditions of employment hiring on the basis of any federal, state, or locally protected characteristic. PHOENIX only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States. PHOENIX is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to search and apply for a job position due to a disability, please call 1‑800‑964‑9793 and say ‘Associate Relations’ or send an e‑mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.