Inc. Marketing Vanguard Program (MVP) Graduate Internship

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.

• 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 synthesise social, 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.

• 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.

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

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

• Relocation assistance.