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Red Wing Shoe Company is based in Red Wing, Minnesota, just 40 minutes from St. Paul, where our corporate office sits along the Mississippi River in downtown Red Wing. We are a global company with 2300 employees around the world, but we maintain a close-knit family atmosphere that comes with being a privately-held company. We're rich in history and tradition, but innovation drives us to deliver best-in-class product solutions and highly rated customer experiences. Focus on our employees and company culture results in meaningful employee engagement across the organization. Our Guiding Behaviors of Living our Values, Honoring our Brands, Inspiring our People, Centering on our Customers, and Preserving the long term success and legacy of our Company are the foundation on which we build our future.
Job Description
Red Wing Shoe Company is excited to announce our 2027 Internship Program! The program is designed to offer you meaningful work that will prepare you for your career. You’ll get to see first-hand how our corporate teams develop strategies and practices that support our retail and manufacturing partners, and customers worldwide.
This position offers a hybrid work structure. Candidates must live within a commutable distance of Red Wing, MN, as the role requires onsite work on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Interns will generally work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, during core business hours. The typical schedule includes a shorter workday on Fridays, often ending around 1:00 p.m., though schedules may vary based on business needs.
Compensation is $25/hr.
What to Expect:
Our Channel & Performance Marketing Internship offers hands-on experience supporting marketing initiatives that drive engagement across retail, wholesale, and partner channels. The intern will collaborate with cross-functional teams, contribute to campaign planning and execution, and gain exposure to content creation, event marketing, and product launch activities in a dynamic brand environment.
As a Marketing Intern, you will:
- Develop and execute retail marketing assets that support product launches, promotional campaigns, retail events, and brand storytelling across Red Wing's network of 500+ retail locations and wholesale partners.
- Partner cross-functionally with brand marketing, product marketing, sales, creative teams, and external agencies to create and deploy marketing tools that drive customer engagement and sales performance.
- Support planning and execution of the annual Red Wing Warehouse Sale by developing communication materials, coordinating marketing deliverables, and helping optimize customer outreach strategies.
- Assist with channel marketing initiatives, including product launch campaigns, partner marketing programs, and content development for key partnerships such as SkillsUSA and other strategic organizations.
- Contribute to marketing content creation by supporting product photo and video shoots, coordinating logistics, collaborating with production teams, and helping manage talent and creative assets.
Qualifications
We’re looking for students who meet the following requirements:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing or Communications
- A learning mindset with a sense of curiosity
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Excellent time and priority management skills
- Organized, detail oriented and able to work independently
- Ability to work with multiple stakeholders, various deadlines and deliverables
- Ability to build relationships within the organization, outside of immediate team
- Nice to have: Experience with apparel, footwear, or trades category
Additional Information
Red Wing Shoes is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in completing an application may contact rwsc.recruitment@redwingshoes.com or call 651-388-8211.
Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP at https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm
All offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory results of a background check.
Red Wing Shoe Company, Inc. is a drug-free workplace.
Red Wing Shoe Company will not be using recruitment agencies or firms to fill this position and we will not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate information. No agency calls please.
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Red Wing Shoe Company is based in Red Wing, Minnesota, just 40 minutes from St. Paul, where our corporate office sits along the Mississippi River in downtown Red Wing. We are a global company with 2300 employees around the world, but we maintain a close-knit family atmosphere that comes with being a privately-held company. We're rich in history and tradition, but innovation drives us to deliver best-in-class product solutions and highly rated customer experiences. Focus on our employees and company culture results in meaningful employee engagement across the organization. Our Guiding Behaviors of Living our Values, Honoring our Brands, Inspiring our People, Centering on our Customers, and Preserving the long term success and legacy of our Company are the foundation on which we build our future.
Job Description
Red Wing Shoe Company is excited to announce our 2027 Internship Program! The program is designed to offer you meaningful work that will prepare you for your career. You’ll get to see first-hand how our corporate teams develop strategies and practices that support our retail and manufacturing partners, and customers worldwide.
This position offers a hybrid work structure. Candidates must live within a commutable distance of Red Wing, MN, as the role requires onsite work on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Interns will generally work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, during core business hours. The typical schedule includes a shorter workday on Fridays, often ending around 1:00 p.m., though schedules may vary based on business needs.
Compensation is $25/hr.
What to Expect:
Our Channel & Performance Marketing Internship offers hands-on experience supporting marketing initiatives that drive engagement across retail, wholesale, and partner channels. The intern will collaborate with cross-functional teams, contribute to campaign planning and execution, and gain exposure to content creation, event marketing, and product launch activities in a dynamic brand environment.
As a Marketing Intern, you will:
- Develop and execute retail marketing assets that support product launches, promotional campaigns, retail events, and brand storytelling across Red Wing's network of 500+ retail locations and wholesale partners.
- Partner cross-functionally with brand marketing, product marketing, sales, creative teams, and external agencies to create and deploy marketing tools that drive customer engagement and sales performance.
- Support planning and execution of the annual Red Wing Warehouse Sale by developing communication materials, coordinating marketing deliverables, and helping optimize customer outreach strategies.
- Assist with channel marketing initiatives, including product launch campaigns, partner marketing programs, and content development for key partnerships such as SkillsUSA and other strategic organizations.
- Contribute to marketing content creation by supporting product photo and video shoots, coordinating logistics, collaborating with production teams, and helping manage talent and creative assets.
Qualifications
We’re looking for students who meet the following requirements:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing or Communications
- A learning mindset with a sense of curiosity
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Excellent time and priority management skills
- Organized, detail oriented and able to work independently
- Ability to work with multiple stakeholders, various deadlines and deliverables
- Ability to build relationships within the organization, outside of immediate team
- Nice to have: Experience with apparel, footwear, or trades category
Additional Information
Red Wing Shoes is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in completing an application may contact rwsc.recruitment@redwingshoes.com or call 651-388-8211.
Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP at https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm
All offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory results of a background check.
Red Wing Shoe Company, Inc. is a drug-free workplace.
Red Wing Shoe Company will not be using recruitment agencies or firms to fill this position and we will not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate information. No agency calls please.
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Performance Marketing Analyst Internship Market
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Tips for Your Performance Marketing Analyst Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think necessary
Large employers open performance marketing analyst internship applications in the fall for the following summer, sometimes months before the role starts. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their start dates. Checking for new listings regularly through the full academic year means you won't miss cohorts that open and close quickly.
Build a portfolio before you need one
Hiring teams for performance marketing analyst internships expect limited work history, so your portfolio is what gets you screened in. Document two or three complete projects with the platforms and tools you used, linked campaign analyses, attribution reports, or paid-channel case studies give recruiters something real to evaluate before an interview.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and recruiters there often move faster for students they meet in person. Professors and career center staff frequently know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you reach.
Practice your interview format out loud before applying
Performance marketing analyst intern screens typically include a case or analytics exercise where you walk through channel performance data, diagnose a drop in conversion, or recommend a budget allocation. Practice explaining your reasoning aloud, not just arriving at an answer, because interviewers weigh how you think through problems as much as your final recommendation.
Target structured internship programs at larger companies
Many large companies run formal performance marketing analyst cohort or rotational programs built to train people new to the field, with mentorship, structured projects, and a defined timeline. These programs recruit early in the fall and fill in the first application wave, so identify the ones that fit your background and submit before the initial deadline.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 33% of the performance marketing analyst internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start reviewing listings, then filter by location and work type so you're not sorting through roles you can't take. Migrate Mate's work-type filter lets you narrow to remote, hybrid, or on-site listings from the start.
Performance Marketing Analyst Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a performance marketing analyst internship?
Lead with coursework, personal projects, and a portfolio rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For performance marketing analyst candidates, a linked portfolio showing campaign analyses, attribution reports, or paid-channel case studies gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a performance marketing analyst internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it for performance marketing analyst interns is consistent performance on real work, available headcount on the team, and return-offer timing, which varies by company. Position yourself by owning your projects and asking your manager early what a strong finish looks like, without counting on a standing offer.
When should I apply for performance marketing analyst internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers recruit summer performance marketing analyst interns the preceding fall, sometimes as early as September or October. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their start dates, so openings appear year-round. Watching for new listings regularly means you won't miss roles that open and close quickly outside the main recruiting season.
Are performance marketing analyst internships paid?
Most professional performance marketing analyst internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, so there's no single standard. Where an employer discloses pay, the listing will show it. Unpaid internships exist but are uncommon at established companies and are typically restricted to specific academic credit arrangements.
What should a performance marketing analyst internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects showing the tools you used and where to see the work, for performance marketing analyst candidates that means linked campaign analyses, attribution dashboards, or paid-channel case studies. Add relevant coursework in marketing, analytics, or statistics. Keep the whole document to one page so recruiters can scan it in seconds.
Are there remote performance marketing analyst internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 67% of the performance marketing analyst internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they draw applicants from across the country, so apply early once you decide remote is right for you. Filter by work type before you start so you're only reviewing roles that actually fit your situation.
What is a performance marketing rotational internship?
Some larger companies run structured rotational internship programs that place performance marketing analyst interns across two or three channel teams, search, paid social, and programmatic, for example, over a single summer. These programs are designed for people newer to the field, offer structured training alongside real work, and recruit early in the fall recruiting cycle. They're competitive and fill in the first wave, so identify them and apply immediately when they open.
Can international students get performance marketing analyst internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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