14 Paid Marketing Internships for College Students
- Stephen Turban
- 4 days ago
- 10 min read
If you are a college student interested in marketing, internships can be a strong way to explore how brands communicate, grow, and engage with their audiences. These opportunities help you build skills in content creation, digital strategy, analytics, and campaign planning while working in professional environments. You also gain exposure to how marketing functions across industries, including media and entertainment, technology, retail, and consulting.
What are the benefits of a marketing internship?
Marketing internships allow you to contribute to campaigns, analyze audience data, and support branding or communication efforts while learning from experienced professionals. You may work on tasks such as social media management, market research, content development, or performance tracking, depending on the role. These experiences can strengthen your resume, expand your professional network, and help you better understand which areas of marketing align with your interests and goals.
To help with your search, here are 14 paid marketing internships for college students.
If you’re looking for remote internships, check out our blog here.
Location: Burbank, California
Cost/Stipend: $22.50 per hour
Dates: June 1 – August
Application Deadline: Not specified
Eligibility: Must be enrolled in a college or university taking at least one class at the time of application or currently in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship and be at least 18 years old.
The Walt Disney Animation Studios Marketing Internship lets you gain hands-on experience supporting major film and franchise campaigns while learning how a top-tier animation studio brings stories to global audiences. You’ll work directly with the Marketing & Franchise team, helping track projects, update internal documents, and coordinate communication across departments. You’ll also help manage Disney’s presence at the D23: Ultimate Fan Event in Anaheim, and even travel to the event in August. Throughout the internship, you’ll sit in on team and partner meetings, giving you a front-door look at how film marketing strategies are shaped from concept through audience engagement.
Location: Pleasanton, California
Cost/Stipend: $24 per hour
Dates: TBA
Application Deadline: Rolling admission
Eligibility: Must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, English, or a related field within 12–24 months of graduation.
The Kimley-Horn Marketing Internship gives you hands-on experience supporting a fast-paced engineering and planning firm from inside its marketing department. You’ll help prepare proposals and marketing materials, update databases, and conduct market and client research while learning how marketing functions in a professional services environment. You’ll work closely with team members who will coach you on writing, organization, and time management as you juggle multiple deadlines. This internship is especially helpful if you’re building skills in marketing communications and want experience in a collaborative, deadline-driven workplace.
Location: Niles, Illinois
Cost/Stipend: $21–$40 per hour
Dates: 12-week program in the summer
Application Deadline: Rolling
Eligibility: Pursuing a bachelor’s or advanced degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related field.
The Shure Global Marketing Internship gives you real experience supporting campaigns and product promotions at one of the world’s most recognized audio brands. You’ll help track project timelines, organize digital marketing assets, and support content updates across landing pages, product sheets, and presentations. You’ll also get exposure to SEO optimization and market research, helping you strengthen both your analytical and creative marketing skills. The program offers a structured and supportive environment, with plenty of opportunities to learn from Shure’s global marketing team while working in a hybrid or on-site environment.
Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, or Sacramento, California
Cost/Stipend: $20–$25 per hour
Dates: Summer
Application Deadline: Rolling
Eligibility: Must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or a related field and ideally be entering junior or senior year in winter or spring.
The SitelogIQ Summer Marketing Internship lets you put your classroom learning into practice in a fast-paced environment focused on energy efficiency and sustainable building solutions. You’ll work with the headquarters marketing team on projects ranging from brand messaging to campaign development, gaining experience with social media, email marketing, SEO strategy, research, and event planning. Because each day looks different, you'll see how marketing supports many parts of the company, from HR and legal to engineering, across industries such as K–12 schools, healthcare, and government. You’ll be encouraged to jump into projects, collaborate with teammates, and build practical skills in writing, design, organization, and vendor coordination. This internship is especially helpful if you’re curious about marketing in mission-driven organizations and want hands-on experience working on real campaigns that support sustainability and community impact.
Location: New York, New York
Cost/Stipend: $21 per hour
Dates: Spring semester
Application Deadline: Rolling
Eligibility: Must be a current college student, with rising seniors preferred, and be able to work in person in New York City during the spring semester.
The Tarte Cosmetics Spring Marketing Internship gives you hands-on experience across different parts of the beauty industry while working from the brand’s New York City office. You’ll rotate through departments such as PR, events, influencer marketing, digital, brand, global marketing, key accounts, and content, giving you a broad look at how a leading cosmetics company operates. You’ll take on daily tasks in your assigned area, contribute to brand initiatives, and participate in trainings and speaker sessions led by Tarte leaders. You’ll also work on a capstone project with interns from other teams, which helps you build teamwork, communication, and strategic thinking skills.
Location: Denver, Colorado | Southfield, Michigan | Wakefield, Massachusetts
Cost/Stipend: $24–$27 per hour
Dates: Summer
Application Deadline: Rolling
Eligibility: Must have completed at least three years of a bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, or a related field.
The Plante Moran Marketing Communications Internship lets you sharpen your writing and storytelling skills while supporting internal communications and public relations at one of the nation’s largest audit and consulting firms. You’ll write short articles for the firm’s intranet, draft social media posts, develop press releases, and help coordinate communication about firm initiatives. You’ll also assist with project management tasks, including scheduling, posting content, and organizing materials, giving you a behind-the-scenes look at how a large professional services firm communicates with both staff and the public. This internship is ideal if you enjoy writing, want to contribute to meaningful internal initiatives such as DEI and culture-building, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Location: Cudahy, Wisconsin | Chicago, Illinois
Cost/Stipend: Paid
Dates: Summer
Application Deadline: No information available
Eligibility: High school diploma required; must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism, business, or a related field.
The Terracon Summer Marketing Internship gives you a close look at how marketing supports business growth inside a major engineering and consulting firm. You’ll help respond to proposals, create marketing materials, support events, and translate technical information into clear messages for broader audiences. You’ll also work with internal data systems to produce reports, update project files, maintain resumes and certifications, and assist with statements of qualifications and presentations. Throughout the internship, you’ll work closely with experienced marketing and client development teams while developing your writing, organization, and networking skills.
Location: Byron Center, Michigan
Cost/Stipend: Paid
Dates: May 18 – August 7
Application Deadline: Not specified
Eligibility: Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, food marketing, or a related major; must remain an active student through the summer and have Microsoft Office proficiency.
The SpartanNash Marketing Internship gives you a structured, 12-week look at how a major food solutions company connects with shoppers, builds brand awareness, and supports its OwnBrands line. You’ll be considered for several tracks, such as OwnBrands, Marketing Integration, Retail Banners, and OwnBrands Marketing, and your day-to-day tasks will depend on your placement. Across all tracks, you’ll work on cross-functional projects, help shape marketing initiatives, and take part in a capstone project where you’ll research a business challenge and present your findings. You'll also join professional development sessions, hear from company leaders, and spend a day in a retail environment to understand the full customer journey.
Location: Plainville, Connecticut
Cost/Stipend: Paid
Dates: No information available
Application Deadline: Not mentioned
Eligibility: Junior, senior, or graduate student majoring in marketing, business administration, communications, journalism, or a related field.
The Loureiro Engineering Associates Marketing Internship gives you hands-on experience supporting marketing efforts in a multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm. You’ll help update and create brochures, presentations, and other marketing materials, and assist with internal and external graphics. You’ll prepare proposal materials, maintain brand consistency, and support the team with administrative tasks that keep projects running smoothly. This internship is especially useful if you’re interested in how marketing works in a professional services environment, since you’ll collaborate with team members across departments and learn how to communicate technical information clearly.
Location: Remote (U.S.-based)
Cost/Stipend: $20 per hour
Dates: 6-month part-time program (20 hours per week)
Application Deadline: No information available
Eligibility: Must be pursuing an undergraduate degree in communications, marketing, English, or a related field and pass a background check.
The Stride Marketing Internship gives you six months of part-time, remote experience supporting marketing efforts for K12-powered online schools across the country. You’ll help with social media strategy, website updates, graphic design tasks, and content creation, including writing posts and planning editorial calendars. You may also contribute to blog writing, SEO optimization, WordPress publishing, and video content, depending on your strengths. In this role, you’ll evaluate social media metrics, join content planning meetings, prepare marketing material, and help showcase student stories through user-generated content.
Location: Greenwich, Connecticut
Cost/Stipend: $20–$24 per hour
Dates: Summer
Application Deadline: TBA
Eligibility: Must be pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in marketing, business, data analytics, or a related field and be able to work a hybrid schedule with three days per week in the Greenwich office.
The Zinnia Marketing Operations & Channel Optimization Internship gives you a hands-on look at how data, analytics, and AI shape modern marketing strategy. You’ll research new media channels, support test launches, monitor daily campaign performance, and build dashboards that track engagement, ROI, and key audience insights. Throughout the summer, you’ll analyze data across platforms such as Meta, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Google Analytics to make recommendations for creative testing, audience targeting, and budget allocation. You’ll also experiment with AI tools to automate reporting, identify trends, and prototype workflows that streamline campaign management.
Location: Bentonville, Arkansas
Cost/Stipend: $12 per hour (high school interns) | $13 per hour (undergraduate interns)
Dates: January 26 – April 18 | Possible inclement weather dates: February 2 – May 2
Application Deadline: Rolling
Eligibility: Open to high school students ages 16+ and college students.
The Crystal Bridges and Momentary Spring Marketing Internship lets you explore how marketing supports a museum and arts organization with a wide range of exhibitions, events, and community programs. You’ll help with research, planning, asset organization, reporting, and campaign support, while collaborating across brand communications, content, creative, production, and digital media teams. You’ll also take part in brainstorms, learn how marketing strategies are built, and contribute to promotional efforts for programs and exhibitions. Throughout the internship, you’ll strengthen your communication skills, build project management experience, and gain a clear view of how a nonprofit arts institution connects with diverse audiences.
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Cost/Stipend: $20 per hour
Dates: May 18 – July 17
Application Deadline: No information available
Eligibility: Must be a rising sophomore, junior, or senior enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program and have a high school diploma.
The Coca-Cola Consolidated Marketing Internship gives you a structured, hands-on introduction to the consumer-packaged goods and beverage industry. You’ll work on focused marketing projects while gaining exposure to business leaders across marketing, sales operations, customer management, supply planning, and more. Alongside your project work, you’ll join professional development workshops, take facility tours, and participate in field experiences that help you understand how different teams contribute to the company’s broader mission. You’ll wrap up the program by presenting your recommendations to company leaders, giving you valuable practice in communication, problem-solving, and real-world business analysis.
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Cost/Stipend: No information available
Dates: June 1 – August 7
Application Deadline: Open till filled
Eligibility: Rising juniors or seniors pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business, advertising, marketing, journalism, or a related field, with a 3.25 GPA preferred.
The NAPA Marketing & Creative Internship places you on the brand’s in-house creative team, where you’ll help manage digital assets, streamline workflows, and support marketing partners across public relations, sponsorships, branding, and paid media. You’ll learn how a national brand organizes and deploys creative materials, gaining experience with project management tools, asset libraries, analytics, and cross-team collaboration. Over ten weeks, you’ll also take part in career development workshops, leadership sessions, and social events with other interns, giving you a broader view of the company and the automotive retail industry. This internship is a good fit if you’re organized, enjoy managing details, and are curious about how marketing operations work inside a large, well-known consumer brand.
Location: Remote! You can work from anywhere in the world.
Application deadline: Varies by cohort. Spring (January), Summer (May), Fall (September), and Winter (November).
Program dates: Multiple cohorts throughout the year, including Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter.
Eligibility: Students who can work for 10-20 hours/week for 8-12 weeks. Open to undergraduates and gap year students!
Ladder University Internship Program is a selective, virtual internship program where you work with startups and nonprofits from around the world! The startups range across a variety of industries. As part of their internship, each student will work on a real-world project that addresses a genuine need for the startup they are working with and present their work at the end of their internship. Interns work closely with their manager at the startup. Apply now!
One other option—the Lumiere Research Scholar Program
If you’re interested in pursuing independent research, consider applying to one of the Lumiere Research Scholar Programs, selective online high school programs for students founded with researchers at Harvard and Oxford. Last year, we had over 4,000 students apply for 500 spots in the program! You can find the application form here, check out students’ reviews of the program here and here.
Also check out the Lumiere Research Inclusion Foundation, a non-profit research program for talented, low-income students. Last year, we had 150 students on full need-based financial aid!
Stephen is one of the founders of Lumiere and a graduate of Harvard College, where he earned an A.B. in Statistics. He founded Lumiere as a PhD student at Harvard Business School. Lumiere is a selective research program where students work 1-1 with a research mentor to develop an independent research paper.
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