Sales and Marketing Associate Internships
Sales and marketing associate internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience across campaigns, sales pipelines, and market research, mentorship from working sales and marketing professionals, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated in {{top_industries_phrase}}, with NBCUniversal, M/I Homes, and Parkhurst Dining among the employers posting roles now.
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On The Marc Media is currently seeking forward-thinking interns to join our team. We’re a fun, yet fast-paced, public relations and marketing agency that works fully remote. Our interns gain relevant communications experience by working hands-on with our clients, representing a wide array of industries. This internship program is for academic credit only. Ideal candidates are juniors or seniors in college, available weekdays from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM ET.
Timeline:
- This internship has a tentative timeline of January 4, 2027 to April 30, 2026.
- Candidates should be available to work remotely 2–3 days per week from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM ET.
REQUIRED:
- Candidates must obtain academic credit for this internship.
- Must be juniors or seniors in college with past experience in communications, public relations, marketing, social media or related fields.
- Proficient in Google applications (Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Drive, etc.)
- Proficient in Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite
Intern Responsibilities:
- Provide assistance with the execution of PR, marketing and social media strategies and campaigns for clients
- Conduct detailed research
- Brainstorm engaging media pitch topics
- Build media and podcast pitching lists
- Write blogs on various topics
- Brainstorm social media campaign ideas
- Develop and maintain content and editorial calendars
- Draft succinct social media copy and other written content
- Support client's and company’s social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Youtube, TikTok, Clubhouse
- Create high-quality social media videos and graphics using Canva
- Perform routine administrative tasks
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Bonus Points If You Have:
- Portfolio of work demonstrating past experience in communications, public relations, marketing, social media or related fields
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills
- Exceptional attention to details
Job Type: Internship
Work Location: Remote
On The Marc Media is currently seeking forward-thinking interns to join our team. We’re a fun, yet fast-paced, public relations and marketing agency that works fully remote. Our interns gain relevant communications experience by working hands-on with our clients, representing a wide array of industries. This internship program is for academic credit only. Ideal candidates are juniors or seniors in college, available weekdays from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM ET.
Timeline:
- This internship has a tentative timeline of January 4, 2027 to April 30, 2026.
- Candidates should be available to work remotely 2–3 days per week from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM ET.
REQUIRED:
- Candidates must obtain academic credit for this internship.
- Must be juniors or seniors in college with past experience in communications, public relations, marketing, social media or related fields.
- Proficient in Google applications (Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Drive, etc.)
- Proficient in Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite
Intern Responsibilities:
- Provide assistance with the execution of PR, marketing and social media strategies and campaigns for clients
- Conduct detailed research
- Brainstorm engaging media pitch topics
- Build media and podcast pitching lists
- Write blogs on various topics
- Brainstorm social media campaign ideas
- Develop and maintain content and editorial calendars
- Draft succinct social media copy and other written content
- Support client's and company’s social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Youtube, TikTok, Clubhouse
- Create high-quality social media videos and graphics using Canva
- Perform routine administrative tasks
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Bonus Points If You Have:
- Portfolio of work demonstrating past experience in communications, public relations, marketing, social media or related fields
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills
- Exceptional attention to details
Job Type: Internship
Work Location: Remote
Sales and Marketing Associate Internship Market
Who's Hiring
Tips for Your Sales and Marketing Associate Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think necessary
Large employers close summer sales and marketing associate internship cohorts as early as November or December the year before. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear across the full calendar. Starting your search in the fall gives you the widest range of structured programs before top cohorts fill.
Build proof before you need it
Sales and marketing associate intern candidates win interviews with documented work, not job titles. Put together two or three complete projects, a campaign brief, competitive landscape analysis, or annotated sales funnel, that show your tools and reasoning. A publicly linkable portfolio or case study gives recruiters something concrete to assess before you even speak.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured internship programs tied directly to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts at the same time widens the pool you reach beyond what any single channel covers.
Practice your interview format out loud before applying
Sales and marketing associate intern screens often include a case conversation, competitive analysis exercise, or mock pitch where interviewers weigh how you structure your thinking as much as your final answer. Practice out loud, explaining your reasoning step by step, so the format feels familiar before you are in the actual conversation.
Target structured rotational and cohort programs early
Many larger companies run dedicated sales and marketing associate rotational or development programs built to train people new to the field. These programs recruit early, fill fast, and give you exposure to multiple teams in one internship. Identify the ones that fit your target industries and apply in the first wave of their recruiting cycle.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 41% of the sales and marketing associate internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you search, then filter by location and work type so you are not sorting through roles you cannot take. Filtering up front also surfaces remote and hybrid openings, which fill faster than their share suggests.
Sales and Marketing Associate Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a sales and marketing associate internship?
Lead with coursework, class projects, and a portfolio rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For sales and marketing associate roles, the concrete artifact recruiters want to see is a documented case study, campaign brief, or competitive analysis showing your thinking. Apply directly to companies and attend campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a sales and marketing associate 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 sales and marketing associate interns is consistent performance on real work, available headcount on the team, and how early you signal interest before the return-offer decision. Position for one by treating every project as a sample of full-time work, without counting on it.
When should I apply for sales and marketing associate internships?
Earlier than most students expect. Large employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing cohorts before January. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly rather than waiting for a single seasonal push gives you the widest window.
Are sales and marketing associate internships paid?
Most professional sales and marketing associate 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 shows it, that transparency is one of the faster ways to compare offers as you apply.
What should a sales and marketing associate internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects showing the tools you used, for sales and marketing associate candidates, that means a linked campaign analysis, published case study, or annotated market research sample that gives reviewers something concrete to assess. Add relevant coursework, keep the whole document to one page, and put your strongest project first.
Are there remote sales and marketing associate internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 59% of the sales and marketing associate internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast, so apply early once you decide what works for your situation and filter by work type to surface them without sorting through roles you cannot take.
Can international students get sales and marketing associate 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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