Inc. Marketing Vanguard Program (MVP) Graduate Internship

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Pahokee (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Nike, Inc. in Beaverton, OR offers a 10-week Marketing Vanguard Program Graduate Intern role within Worldwide Marketing.

The internship blends practical, hands-on project work with leadership mentorship and targeted development to prepare high-potential interns for future leadership opportunities. The intern will own a defined project, work with senior marketers and cross-functional partners, and contribute to go-to-market plans while expanding knowledge of brand strategy, consumer insights, and

Qualifications

• Enrolled in MBA or Master's in Marketing with expected graduation Dec 2027 or Spring 2028.
• Digital-first marketer with internship experience and transferable background.
• Strategically minded, collaborative problem solver capable of turning insights into action.
• Demonstrates curiosity and passion for sport, brand and consumer culture, with ability to apply creative and analytical thinking to marketing challenges.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to contribute a point of view and collaborate across disciplines.
• Global mindset and openness to diverse perspectives, with adaptability in new contexts.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to high-priority, real business initiatives aligned to Nike's strategic roadmap.
• Own a clearly scoped project designed to drive impact.
• Collaborate with experienced marketers and cross-functional partners to shape consumer-right marketing plans.
• Take responsibility for defined components of larger initiatives 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 for future marketing strategies.
• Collaborate with senior team members through working sessions, reviews, and presentations.
• Participate in the Marketing Vanguard Program cohort and engage in leadership-focused programming.

Skills

Digital marketing

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Communication

Education

MBA or Master's in Marketing

Job description

About the Role

The Marketing Vanguard Program Graduate Intern will join Nike's Worldwide Marketing team as a strategic contributor. The intern will be embedded within a Nike Marketing team aligned to a critical brand or business priority and will own and deliver a defined project supporting strategic objectives. The 10-week paid internship combines hands‑on, on‑the‑job experience with leadership mentorship and targeted development, preparing high‑performing interns for continued growth and future leadership opportunities within Nike. Intern placements are determined later in the process, but all MVP interns collaborate closely with experienced marketers, cross‑functional partners, and senior leaders across the organisation, working at the intersection of brand strategy, consumer insights, creativity, and execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to high-priority, real business initiatives aligned to Nike's strategic roadmap.
• Take ownership of a clearly scoped project designed to drive impact, challenging critical thinking and strengthening collaboration.
• Work closely with experienced marketers and cross-functional partners to help shape consumer-right marketing plans.
• Take responsibility for defined components of larger initiatives within Worldwide Marketing.
• Partner on elements of holistic seasonal go‑to‑market plans.
• Support the development and refinement of brand plans.
• Research and synthesesocial, cultural, digital, and sport trends to identify insights that inform future marketing strategies.
• Collaborate regularly with senior team members through working sessions, reviews, and presentations.
• Participate in the Marketing Vanguard Program cohort, navigating a shared experience through functional programming, leadership exposure, and peer collaboration.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Enrolled in an MBA program or Master's in Marketing with an expected graduation date of December 2027 or Spring 2028.
• Digital-first marketer with a strong foundation of prior internship experience, transferable professional background, and academic depth.
• 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.

Preferred Skills

• 3-5 years of work experience (strongly preferred).
• Direct marketing experience of 1-4 years.

Workplace

• In‑person at the NIKE, Inc. Philip H. Knight Campus in Beaverton, OR.

Salary

• 10‑week paid internship

Benefits & Perks

• Relocation assistance.