Marketing Intern

Lids; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Professional development

Mentorship

Executive exposure

Discount

Job summary

Lids is seeking Marketing Interns to join the Corporate Office in Indianapolis, IN for a hands‑on, mentorship‑driven summer program. You will contribute to brand and content experiences, retail and digital initiatives, and consumer engagement projects.

You’ll work under mentors with exposure to leadership, attend professional development workshops, and have opportunities for full‑time placement after graduation. Housing support is provided for non‑local interns.

Qualifications

• Requires 3.0 GPA and full‑time student pursuing a marketing‑related degree at an accredited college/university.
• Present for the duration of the internship from 05/31/2027 to 07/30/2027.
• On‑site internship at the Indianapolis corporate office; relocation to Indianapolis may be required for non‑locals.
• Expected to graduate between December 2027 and May 2028 (Junior Status).

Responsibilities

• Support projects across brand, retail, digital, and consumer touchpoints.
• Contribute to consumer-facing initiatives including digital, retail, PR, partnerships, events.
• Assist with brainstorming and developing content for various channels.
• Track and analyze metrics to generate insights for future marketing efforts.
• Monitor social media trends and contribute content ideas.
• Research industry trends and competitors to improve strategy.
• Collaborate with Customer Insights to identify audiences and create reports.
• Contribute to campaign planning for sports events and opportunities.

Skills

Team player

Analytical

Written communication

Leadership

Education

Marketing degree student (pursuing bachelor or higher)

Job description

About Our Company

At Lids Sports Group, we don’t just sell hats — we fuel fandom. As the largest licensed sports retailer in North America, we bring sports, fashion, and culture together in more than 1,300 stores nationwide. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Lids delivers premium, fan-driven products and unforgettable retail experiences.

Brief Description

About Our Company

At Lids Sports Group, we don’t just sell hats — we fuel fandom. As the largest licensed sports retailer in North America, we bring sports, fashion, and culture together in more than 1,300 stores nationwide. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Lids delivers premium, fan-driven products and unforgettable retail experiences.

Our stores feature officially licensed headwear and apparel from collegiate and professional teams, alongside top brands like Champion, Nike, New Era, Lululemon Athletica, and Mitchell & Ness. We’re also the industry leader in on‑demand customization, offering in‑store embroidery that turns everyday gear into one‑of‑a‑kind statements.

From specialty concept stores for the NBA and NHL to iconic clubhouse destinations for the Yankees and Dodgers, we create immersive retail experiences that celebrate the teams fans love. Through collaborations with brands like Marvel, Peanuts, and The Walt Disney Company, Lids continues to redefine how fans represent their teams — in style.

General Position Summary

Looking for a game‑changing opportunity to pull away from the competition and boost your career after college? We’re always interested in attracting future talent to our team. Lids offers a comprehensive internship program across multiple professional disciplines in the fast‑paced world of sports, retail and fashion.

Students will work at the Lids Corporate Office in Indianapolis, IN under the guidance of mentors while engaging in real career‑related activities. Interns will have the opportunity to present their business projects to the Lids Leadership team and other key members of the organization. The program is designed to complement and expand the students' classroom education and offers an opportunity to gain marketable career experience.

Marketing Interns will have the opportunity to contribute to projects spanning brand and content experiences, retail experiences, digital initiatives, consumer engagement, partnerships, events, and other opportunities designed to strengthen the Lids brand and connect with fans.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Support projects and initiatives designed to strengthen Lids connection with consumers across brand, retail, digital, and other consumer touchpoints.
• Contribute to a variety of consumer‑facing initiatives across marketing, including digital, retail, PR, partnerships, seeding and gifting, activations and events, and other brand experiences.
• Assist with brainstorming and developing content for a variety of channels
• Track, measure, and analyze metrics on a variety of channels to develop insights for future marketing efforts
• Monitor and share trends in social media and contribute content ideas
• Research industry trends and what top competitors are doing and how we can constantly improve our strategy
• Work with Customer Insights team to identify audiences for targeting and create reports
• Contribute to campaign planning for important sporting events and relevant opportunities

Job Required Knowledge And Skills

• For consideration to participate in the internship program, an applicant must have a 3.0 minimum GPA and be a full‑time student pursuing a bachelor's or higher degree in a marketing‑related field at an accredited college/university or attending an accredited 2‑year college/university.
• A selected student must be present for the duration of the internship from 05/31/2027 to 07/30/2027
• This internship is full on‑site at our corporate office in Indianapolis. If not local, you must be willing to relocate to the Indianapolis area for the summer
• Expected to graduate between December of 2027 and May 2028 (Junior Status)

Who You Are

• True team player
• Innovative thinker
• Analytical
• Proven leader and engaged student on campus
• Passion for retail, sports, entertainment, brands, and consumer experiences.
• Curious about how brands connect with consumers across physical and consumer experiences.
• Knowledge and understanding of leading social media platforms and viral content, as well as knowledge of emerging trends and technologies
• Excellent writing skills with attention to detail
• A positive attitude, sense of humor and naturally creative
• Very organized and good at following through on instructions
• An ability to think outside of the box
• Proactive self‑starter capable of working both independently and in a team setting
• Ability to work cross‑functionally and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Exceptional professionalism and work ethic

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay
• $200/weekly housing stipend for non‑local interns
• Opportunity for full‑time placement after graduation
• Executive exposure and mentorship
• Professional development workshops
• Daily collaboration with subject matter experts
• Snack attack, cold brew coffee on tap, and sports on the TVs!
• Casual work environment – Lids is a hat company after all!
• 40% associate discount

Physical Demands & Requirements

• Ability to operate a computer and work with digital systems for extended periods.
• Ability to communicate verbally and visually with internal teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to work in an office or remote environment with frequent task deadlines.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. For inquiries related to reasonable accommodations, please contact [e-mail].

Work Environment

• Onsite office work environment.
• Standard business hours from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., flexibility may be provided upon request.

Additional Information

Employment Requirements

Candidates must possess the experience, skills, physical abilities, and qualifications, with or without reasonable accommodation, to perform the essential duties of the role and must be able to meet all applicable employment standards. Being legally authorized to work in the United States is a pre‑condition of employment for this position. Current or future employment‑based visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Notice to Applicants

In connection with your application, we collect information that identifies, reasonably relates to, or describes you (“Personal Information”). The categories of Personal Information we collect include your name, email address, mailing address, other contact information, employment history, and educational history. We collect and use this information for human resources and business management purposes, including identifying and evaluating candidates for employment or future contract opportunities, and maintaining recruiting and hiring records.

Need Accessibility Assistance?

Applicants who require accessibility assistance to submit an employment application may email [e-mail]. A member of our Talent team will respond as soon as reasonably possible. This email address is only for individuals seeking reasonable accommodation when applying for a career at Lids.