Marketing Intern - Summer 2026

Knitwell Group • York, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

About us LOFT creates modern, feminine, versatile clothing for women with one common style goal: to look and feel confident wherever the day takes them. We empower women to find their authentic self-expression because feeling like yourself is always in style. Here at LOFT, we're busy styling the careers and supporting the lives of everyday optimists just like you. Express your authentic self and experience endless inspiration, all while enjoying the opportunities and benefits that help you get the most from your career, life, and wardrobe. Social Media Intern – LOFT LOFT is looking for a creative, self-motivated & driven Social Media Intern to support our social media strategy, content creation and social performance. This intern will play a vital role in supporting the execution of our social media campaigns, capturing high-quality content, and organizing talent & product samples for social specific photoshoots. You will help elevate the LOFT brand by capturing and editing content that speaks directly to our audience. This internship provides an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in social media marketing, content strategy, and the fashion retail industry. Internship Qualifications Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Excellent time management, multi-tasking and organizational skills Critical eye for detail and comfort under pressure Experience in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator) is a plus Strong understanding of social media trends, engagement tactics, and platform algorithms Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student majoring in Marketing, Communications, or a related field Program Details The KnitWell Group Summer Internship Program welcomes the classes of 2026 and 2027 college students to work with several of our brands (Ann Taylor, Haven Well Within, LOFT, Talbots) and Corporate Shared Services to kick-start their career in retail. This immersive experience offers interns the opportunity to work hands-on with their department for 10-weeks and receive professional development opportunities including executive chats, professional workshops, store visits, etc., and participation in a collaborative team project. The pay rate for the position is $20.00/hr. This internship position will be based out of our Ann Taylor & LOFT office location in New York, NY. KnitWell Group does not offer housing near any of our corporate office locations. Participating students must have the ability to independently secure and finance housing in a commutable distance of the office location. Applicants to this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship now or in the future. We are not providing sponsorship for this position. Applicant Requirements Junior or senior (Class of 2026 and 2027) Master’s students not eligible Resume and portfolio (portfolios only needed for Design Applications) Available June 1, 2026 – August 7, 2026 #LI-DD1 Location: Times Square Tower-ANN-New York, NY 10036 Position Type: Intern (Fixed Term)/Full time Equal Employment Opportunity The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact [email protected]. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation. KnitWell Group, a specialty retail operating company, comprises some of the most iconic brands in America – Ann Taylor, Chico's, Haven Well Within, Lane Bryant, LOFT, Soma, Talbots, White House Black Market. Individually, our brands are unique and strong. Together, we are powerful. Our common thread is our commitment to create exceptional products, provide memorable experiences, and achieve superior results. Our associates are innovators who thrive through collaboration and are dedicated to excellence. At the heart of it all are the customers we serve. We are dedicated to creating fashion that not only looks good but also makes our customers feel good. To reduce potential fraud, we remind all applicants: • It won’t cost you money to apply for a job with us. Our brands will never ask for money – that includes a wire transfer or a credit card. There will be no charge for equipment, background checks or other expenses in submitting a job application with us. • We will never ask for your bank account information as part of the interview process. Your bank account information should only be entered during the onboarding process after you are hired to set up direct deposit of wages. • Interviews will be conducted in-person or through a secure video call, using a teleconference application that uses email addresses only (not telephone numbers). • Watch closely for email addresses with misspelled or “spoofed” company names in communications during the interview process. Examples of suspicious addresses include “[email protected]” instead of “[email protected],” and misspelled company names like “[email protected]” or “[email protected].” • If you do apply to our Brands through an official job board site rather than using our official website (https://www.ascena.com/home/our-careers/work-with-us/), report suspicious communication immediately to the site or platform used to submit your job application (such as an official job board site). • If you have any questions or are not sure if you’ve applied to our Brands, please reach out to [email protected] to confirm. • If you believe you may be a victim of a scam, please contact your local law enforcement.

Requirements

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent time management, multi-tasking and organizational skills
• Critical eye for detail and comfort under pressure
• Strong understanding of social media trends, engagement tactics, and platform algorithms
• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student majoring in Marketing, Communications, or a related field
• Junior or senior (Class of 2026 and 2027)
• Available June 1, 2026 – August 7, 2026
• Applicants to this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator) is a plus

Responsibilities

• support our social media strategy
• content creation
• social performance
• supporting the execution of our social media campaigns
• capturing high-quality content
• organizing talent & product samples for social specific photoshoots
• elevate the LOFT brand by capturing and editing content that speaks directly to our audience

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern