Marketing Internship (Summer 2027)

The Buckle, Inc.•Kearney, NE

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Buckle’s Marketing Internship is designed to engage students in a team environment through access to hands-on marketing projects, networking, and development opportunities. Each intern will be assigned to one of the following areas: Graphic Design, Social Media, Photo Studio or Copywriting. The Marketing intern will contribute to the business while gaining valuable exposure to working within a large omni-channel marketing team learning how to engage with a target audience while aligning marketing strategy and business goals.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university preferably in Marketing, Journalism, Communications, Studio Art, Computer Science or a related degree program.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Creative Image team on daily projects to support the needs of the company.
Utilize an understanding of the Buckle image, philosophy, and goals to promote that image to guests and teammates.
Set up and prep gear for photo shoot
Assist the creative image team with daily style projects, which include photo shoots and other specialized product projects.
Learn studio and natural lighting to run studio lighting during photo shoot.
Assist with research, conception, preparation, and execution of creative content.
Learn how to use fills, reflectors, and diffusion materials, as these are basics for assisting on photo shoots
Assist teams with merchandise prep, handling, and tracking
Work with asset management team on image uploads and metadata
Create copy across all channel touch-points that engages and connects with Buckle Guests. Including but not limited to: brand, evergreen, and seasonal campaigns, Buckle Credit Card and Guest Loyalty marketing, social media, editorial and public relations, buckle.com, email content, and in-store signage
Collaborate across departments to create, edit, and/or proofread internal and external content.
Maintain Buckle's brand standards and voice, ensuring consistent communication and execution across all marketing touch-points.
Evaluate, review/edit, and proofread content.
Produce high-quality, error-free content that adheres to company style guide.
Develop concepts for both internal and external videos, where applicable, including concepting and engage our guests.
Conceptualize, write, and edit marketing and promotional content for various channels.
Plan, schedule, and post content on Buckle’s social media channels.
Brainstorm and create marketing campaigns.
Innovate new ideas for Buckle’s overall marketing plan.
Assist with brand advocacy and influencer outreach.
Proofread and copy edit.
Communicate with project leads, stakeholders, and vendors when applicable.
Assist social media and communications teams with specialized projects.
Present creative concepts and designs for review and consideration.
Participate in the archival and organization process for managing and maintaining digital asset.
Collaborate with key project stakeholder for design vision and goals.
Work with marketing team to define and follow the brand style guide, as well as campaign collateral ensuring a cohesive look and feel.
Gather requirements from marketing and various business users involved in the project.
Translate feedback and input into excellent creative, building consensus among internal stakeholders.
Design creative components for approved content projects. Including, but not limited to, presentations, print and digital collateral, and promotions.
Actively participate in concept and design of brand assets, continually refreshing assets to evolve with marketing strategy and consumer insights.
Design creative components of trade and retail marketing programs including, but not limited to, manager meetings collateral, in-store collateral like window clings and, brand and seasonal campaign collateral.
Perform production tasks including uploading backgrounds, banner, navigational elements, graphic images, icons, titles, etc.
Adhere to project schedules and effectively report progress to meet challenging deadlines.
Fulfill mission statement by performing job duties with a high level of customer service while contributing to a positive team spirit.
Special projects and other duties as assigned.