Marketing Intern

National Retail Federation Inc • Washington, DC

5d • $25 - $28 • Hybrid

About The Position

The National Retail Federation is a trade association that advocates for the people, brands, policies and ideas that help retail succeed. From its headquarters in Washington, D.C., NRF empowers the industry that powers the economy. Retail is the nation’s largest private-sector employer, contributing $5.3 trillion to annual GDP and supporting more than one in four U.S. jobs. For over a century, NRF has been a voice for every retailer and every retail job, educating, inspiring and communicating the powerful impact retail has on local communities and global economies.

We have exciting internship opportunities for college students to learn valuable insights about the retail industry and the role of a trade association. Do you have a passion for the retail industry? Do you enjoy learning and gaining hands-on experience working with a team? If yes, this may be the summer internship for you. Interested candidates should apply with a resume and cover letter by February 20, 2026, to be considered.

Program Dates: June 1, 2026 – July 30, 2026
Hourly Rate: $25 – $28
Location: Washington, D.C. Office
Work Model: Hybrid — In-office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday; remote Monday and Friday

The Marketing Intern will support NRF’s shows & programs marketing team with multi-channel marketing campaigns for a variety of events by assisting with promotions, content development, analytics and campaign coordination across email, digital, and web channels.

Requirements

• Current undergraduate student pursuing a bachelor’s degree with at least sophomore standing
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams

Nice To Haves

• Interest in marketing, digital campaigns, or event promotion
• Experience with or exposure to analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Demonstrated initiative or experience contributing to group projects, clubs, or campus activities

Responsibilities

• Assist the shows & programs team in planning and executing multi-channel marketing initiatives
• Support email marketing campaigns, including drafting content, quality checks and coordination with internal stakeholders
• Help gather, organize and interpret analytics and reporting to measure campaign performance
• Draft and coordinate content for emails, web pages and other marketing assets to ensure consistent messaging across channels
• Collaborate closely with campaign management, analytics and creative teams to support ongoing marketing workflows
• Contribute ideas and feedback to enhance marketing strategies and audience engagement
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern